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VOL. I NO. 01 08/06/2020

Introducing Stockbridge Updates

The 30 towns and villages of Berkshire are the last examples of pure democratic rule. That means we the people run the towns. However, residents do not always know about all the issues under consideration. Voters do not always have all the facts when it is time to vote. Since this is a democracy – a government of by and for the people, we the people should know more. Stockbridge Updates is dedicated to bringing you the information you need. To inform without opinions or pressure and give you what you need to make your own decisions.

About Stockbridge Updates: Stockbridge Updates is a periodic newsletter delivered through email and the web. The goal is to improve town communication and government transparency. Stockbridge Updates will present the facts about a wide range of issues.

We believe there is a place for opinion. We believe facts and opinions are different, therefore, opinion pieces will be clearly marked, and the opinion holder clearly identified. To share your opinion: email us directly at the address below and let us know how we are doing. Submit an opinion piece or click at the end of any item and post your comment. Also please let us know what subjects you would like us to address.

Please sign-up to receive Stockbridge Updates via email by filling out the form on the right. Feel free to forward or share this newsletter. And please email us at the address below to let us know how we are doing; to submit an opinion piece, tell us what subjects you want us to cover, and to answer our survey question. First survey question: do you think we should have an editorial board? If yes how should we select editorial board members?

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Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose

To inform without opinion or pressure and give the people of Stockbridge the facts they need to make informed decisions.

To provide space for opinion, but since facts and opinions are different, to clearly mark opinion pieces, and clearly identify the opinion holder.

Stockbridge Updates is a periodic newsletter delivered through email.

Carole Owens, Executive Editor

Stockbridge Updates Policy with Respect to Submissions

SU welcomes your letters and other submissions on all Stockbridge subjects, history and current events, news and human interest, whatever is on your mind. As with articles and opinion pieces, letters are 400 words or less, no personal attacks, and always attach your name. SU does not include personal information and will delete telephone numbers, email addresses, post office boxes, and street addresses. Limit one submission per month.

Carole Owens, Executive Editor

Stockbridge Updates: Format

SU is attempting to present a consistent format for readers. SU begins with its Table of Contents. The SU Editorial is next and then the News. News is divided between one-time events, such as the election and events around town, and recurring reporting, such as the Notes from… section. It is called Notes from… because SU attends the town meetings, takes notes, and reports what happened. If SU has a comment or question, it is at the end of the meeting identified as Editor’s Comment or Editor’s Question. The next section is Contributors. Under contributors, you may find Stockbridge history, opinion pieces, or information from a Committee Chair or elected official. Our final section is Reader to Reader, our letter section. The issue closes with the SU Statement of Purpose and Policy for Contributors. We welcome all letter writers and contributors; deadline on the 10th for the issue posted on the 15th of the month and on the 26th for the issue posted on the first.

Your Submissions Welcome!

Submit comments, opinion pieces, and letters to the editor to carole@stockbridgeupdates.com

If you want to look at back issues, go to: our archive page

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