1. Tanglewood opts out —
Tanglewood will no longer allow the finish line of the Josh Billings RunAground to be on Tanglewood grounds. They say it is not a “mission-based activity”. SU makes this announcement with deep regret. Tanglewood is in our Town and we wish being a part of the Stockbridge community were a part of Tanglewood’s mission.
2. VOTE — September 6 Primary information
Early Voting — Town Clerk’s Office: Saturday, August 27, 29, 30, 31, and September 1 and 2 from 9am to 5pm
Mail-in ballots may be returned using the drop boxes located at Town Offices
Last day to submit vote by mail applications is 5pm August 29
Last day to register to vote in the Primary Election is August 27
Link to both Democratic and Republican sample ballots: https://stockbridge-ma.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SKM_454e22072714380.pdf
Thanks to Anita Schwerner
3. Special Thank you —
To Wheeler & Taylor, Doug Goudey, President, for their generosity to the Food Bank — no one should go hungry
4. Condolences —
To the family and friends of John McInerney (Mac) Morris
5. Condolences —
To the family and friends of Stephen Campetti
6. The Red Lion Inn —
RLI is offering display space in shadow box windows on their property. If you wish to participate YOU are responsible for inserting, hanging, monitoring, and removing your display. Call Red Lion to make arrangements and thank you to The Red Lion Inn for offering the space and to Barbara Zanetti at the Chamber of Commerce for letting us know
7. Cultural Council —
Applications for this year’s Stockbridge Cultural Council grants will open september 1, 2022
The Stockbridge Cultural Council invites applicants for its 2023 grant cycle beginning September 1, 2022. Together, the Mass Cultural Council (MCC) and the Town of Stockbridge will provide approximately $10,000 (based on last year’s MCC allocation) to projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities that directly benefit Stockbridge residents and that enhance the cultural experience of the Stockbridge and Berkshire communities. The Council is pleased that, as a result of action taken by the town of Stockbridge, the grant money available this year is double the amount we were able to award last year.
With these additional funds, the Council is redoubling its efforts to provide meaningful support to Stockbridge-based applicant, to applicants whose projects take place in a Stockbridge venue, and to projects that positively impact Stockbridge residents. We are distributing fliers with application information in order to build awareness of the Mass Cultural Council’s grant funding process, the Stockbridge Cultural Council’s grant approval criteria, and application deadlines. We are also soliciting applicants directly, where possible.
These funds are available to support artists, teachers, musicians, poets, photographers, historians and others in their endeavors to enhance our collective cultural experience. You can help us in this effort by spreading the word.
For guidelines and information on how to apply please visit our website at massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/stockbridge. Applications will open on September 1, 2022. The deadline is October 17, 2022.
Judith Wilkinson, Chair, Stockbridge Cultural Council
8. Volunteers Needed at the Stockbridge Cemetery
Become a Stockbridge Stone Cleaner… The Cemetery Commission is starting a Repair/Restoration/Cleaning project of the oldest stones Fall, 2022. As part of that, we are gathering volunteers to work on cleaning the stones. Training, all materials, and supervision, provided by restoration experts. Training and cleaning days happening this September and October 2022.
Contact Karen Marshall, Cemetery Commission for more information: kmarshall@stockbridge-ma.gov
