Chanukah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, whichever we celebrate, it is the season of feasting, lights, and giving. It follows, therefore, that it is also the season for giving thanks.
We are thankful for friends and family, and we also might be grateful for Stockbridge. There are so many all around us that we appreciate — our fire department, police force, workers in Town Offices, highway, and utilities. We may not always know them by name, but we are always grateful that they keep the streets safe, the water running clear, the beaches accessible, the taxes collected, the grants applied for, the library doors open, the schools in session, and the school buses arriving safely.
Doff a hat, crack a smile, drop off a holiday card — say thank you.
How about all the folks who find the time to volunteer and populate our committees, commissions, and boards? They give their time and effort, so we have a beautiful, well-run village. Join Stockbridge Updates in saying thank you to each and every one you encounter.
Speaking of giving, the Stockbridge Affordable Housing Trust just received a very special gift. Kate and Hans Morris intend to give thirty-four wooded acres — literally a million-dollar holiday gift. (Read about it in the Notes from the Affordable Housing Trust below).
A reader let SU know we were selected as a “magical Christmas town.” Indeed! To everyone — Happy Holidays. Let’s pave the village with smiles and gratitude this season.
