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VOL. V NO. 16 08/15/2024

From the Desk of Michael Canales, Town Administrator

The Town of Stockbridge is nearing the final stage of drafting a comprehensive Digital Equity Plan in collaboration with the neighboring communities of Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, Sheffield, and West Stockbridge. This plan, once completed, will enable access to federal and state funding aimed at addressing the digital needs of our community, including enhancing computer skills, providing affordable devices, and ensuring online safety.

The development of this plan has been informed by input from many full-time residents through a statewide survey distributed earlier this year. However, for those who may have been out of town and missed the survey, we encourage you to participate by August 20th. Your input is crucial to ensuring that the digital needs of all Stockbridge residents are fully represented.

For more information and to take the survey, please visit click here:

https://mbicx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxTlMGFVF8KjigC

Temporary Closure of Transfer Station for Compactor Replacement: Monday, August 19 — Wednesday August 21. The Stockbridge Transfer Station will be temporarily closed from Monday, August 19 through Wednesday, August 21. This closure is necessary to facilitate the replacement of the compactor. During this time, the Transfer Station will be fully secured to ensure a safe and secure worksite for the installation team. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we complete these essential upgrades.

The Transfer Station will reopen and resume regular operations on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

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