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Reader to Reader

To the Editor:

I was unable to see the sign up or comment area on the upper right on my phone. Thank you for signing me up!

Bee Dietemann

My pleasure. Anyone having difficulty, let us know and we will be happy to help.

Carole

MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS

To the Editor:

Attached please find a press release about four School Superintendents who recently received 2026 President’s Awards from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.).

The 2026 recipients are:

Peter Dillon, Ed.D., Superintendent, Berkshire Hills Regional School District
Amy McKinstry, Superintendent, Northbridge Public Schools
Denise Pigeon, Ed.D., Superintendent, Nashoba Valley Technical High School
Thea Stovell Herndon, Ed.D., Superintendent, Randolph Public Schools

On behalf of M.A.S.S., it is my honor to recognize the very deserving recipients of these awards.”

Mary Bourge Executive Director MASS

More details available at http://www.massupt.org

Chris Hodges, Communications

Carole,

Those that know my pickup know that I fly the Stars and Stripes. Yesterday (Monday) I was coming out of Elm Street onto Main Street, as I approached the intersection an East Bound tractor trailer driver saw me, hit the brakes, and waved me out. As I pulled out, he rendered a sharp salute, what a great feeling after the response we got after Viet Nam.

Harold French

Hi Carole,

I was wondering if you could put some information about the opening of the farmers market for the season in the next Stockbridge Updates. I’ve included a write up below and some photos if you want to include any.

Thanks so much, Matt B

The Stockbridge farmers market is starting on Wednesday, June 24 from 3 PM to 5:30 PM

(and every Wednesday thereafter through September).

Currently, our vendors are :

Gaetanos organic farm. They will have kale, kohlrabi, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, cabbage, Swiss chard, and more.

There will be some cherry tomatoes and blueberries the first week, and more as the season progresses .

Sweet corn will be available starting mid July.

Berkshire Mountain Bakery will bring a wide variety of fresh baked goods, including a large variety of sourdough bread, croissants, cookies, and ciabatta.

Konkapot Honey will have local honey.

Millbrook Sugar House will have a variety of maple syrup products.

There will be fresh flowers from Meadow Burn Farm.

SNAP recipients can use the Berkshire Agriculture Ventures’ market match program to purchase food at half price. Come to the market manager’s desk for details.

For weekly updates, visit our Facebook page ” Stockbridge MA farmers market”.

If you want to be on our direct email list, send your email address to: farmersmarket@Stockbridge-ma.gov

To the Editor:

The funeral service for Mary Balle is June 26, 2026 at Finnerty’s in Great Barrington at 10am

Estelle Miller

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