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VOL. VI NO. 13 07/15/2025

Reader to Reader

Good morning… Stockbridge Updates,

The attached is a typical public notice posting for an Executive Session meeting in the Town of Lee. It meets all legal requirements without prejudice impacting anyone involved.

“The Members will convene in EXECUTIVE SESSION at 4:00pm in their office on the second floor for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy and strategy for negotiation for non-union personnel because an open meeting discussion would have a detrimental effect. The Members are not expected to reconvene in open session.”

Bob Jones

Dear Carole,

Reign – what a ruler does over a country

Rein – what a rider does to control a horse

Everybody just LOVES a smart ass.

Marian Adler

Marian,

Thanks for the clever catch. You are very smart and I love you

Carole

To the Editor:

Great newsletter.

Pete J. Most

Hello, Carole, and thanks for your reporting. I won’t be able to attend the SB meeting on the 10th,

but am not a happy camper re: recent Selectboard actions. Please keep us posted on what happens at the meeting and as things go forward.

Laura Flint

Carole

I congratulate you on a spot-on wonderfully written “update”.

Count on seeing me at the select board meeting Thursday.

Karen Levy-Lutner

Carole,

Thank you for a cogent, even inspired, letter. “We” are the people.

Larry Ackermen

To the Editor:

That’s a great SU you just sent. Thank you. I’ll be emailing my list tomorrow. The agenda for Thursday doesn’t include public comment or a statement about Hugh. I’m concerned.

Anita Schwerner

To: Updates Stockbridge

Great newsletter

Isn’t this the second Highway Superintendent in a row to leave under odd circumstances? Superintendent Tisdale also left suddenly in a way that puzzled some of us.

Eric Plaken

To Stockbridge Updates:

What about Pickleball courts at the Pine St location?

It’s extremely popular and requires a smaller surface than tennis (20 x 44 FY rather than 60 x 120). The courts next to town hall are often being used for pickleball.

Alex Margolies

Paramedic recruitment in action. Photo: Patrick White
Paramedic recruitment in action. Photo: Patrick White

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