Thanks, Carole, 

for your work on getting information out to residents. This one [the Commonwealth Decarbonization Program] is a sticky wicket. The original proposals didn’t recognize local control’s value. We moved the needle, but the devil is in the details, and there are numerous unknowns we’ll need to monitor. 

Take care, Christine Rasmussen

Dear Christine, 

I have noticed that with more legislation out of Boston. Every local bylaw must be approved by the Attorney General to be sure it does not conflict with state law. Increasingly, statelaw is overriding local bylaws. 

Carole

To the Editor:

I am writing to endorse Carole Owens for Moderator in Stockbridge. I have worked with Carole for several years and can confidently say she possesses the leadership qualities to facilitate moving through the town meeting agenda while maintaining order and civility.

Carole is a proven leader in the community and knows how to run an effective meeting leaving nothing and nobody short-changed. She does her homework, believes strongly in the town meeting as the People’s meeting and tries to see both sides of any given issue. 

I thank Gary Johnston for serving our town for so many decades, but I believe having a woman in this leadership position will bring diversity of thought and possibly inspire others to serve and participate in town government. 

To learn more about why Carole is running and the specific ideas and skills she will bring to the moderator job, please visit: www.owensmoderator.com.

Teresa O’Brient

To the editor: 

I would like to support Carole Owens for Stockbridge town moderator.

I have known Carole for more than 20 years. I enjoy reading her columns. I keep up with her Stockbridge Updates.

Her qualifications speak for themselves. For example, after writing 100 issues of Stockbridge Updates, it is evident she knows a lot about how Stockbridge government functions and what the issues are for its citizens.

She was president of the League of Women voters, the Tuesday Club and the Thursday Morning Club. She knows how to conduct a meeting. She is a dynamic speaker, teaching at Elder Hostel and OLLI and giving many lectures about our history.

She is prepared to do the job. I believe she will bring a fresh voice to town meetings, and it is my pleasure to support her.

Michael Roisman

Teresa, Michael,

Thank you very much to you both. I deeply appreciate your support. To all readers — write and endorse your candidates. There are 2 more issues before eection day and there is plenty of space in SU

Carole