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VOL. V NO. 04 02/15/2024

SU FYI

Call for Nominations

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, in partnership with The Berkshire Eagle, will host the 7th annual Berkshire Nonprofit Awards on Tuesday, May 21 at Kripalu Yoga Center in Stockbridge. The awards recognize exceptional work being done by individuals in the nonprofit sector.

For the Board Leadership Award, Stockbridge Updates nominated Teresa O’Brient, Chair of the Board, Berkshire Waldorf School for guiding the purchase and restoration of Old Town Hall, Stockbridge. Years of patient work — fund raising, restoration planning, and purchase – to present a gift to the BWHS students and to the Town of Stockbridge. Architect Pam Sandler, Executive Director Stephen Sagarin, Attorney Lori Robbins, CFO Patrick White, board and staff all pitched in, but Teresa was the leader. Hope you win, but win or lose, thank you.

If readers wish to nominate someone, go to https://npcberkshires.org/

It is an Election Year 

Last Day to Obtain Nomination Papers is Friday, March 29, 5pm

Last Day to Submit Nomination Papers (with 25 signatures) is Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 5pm

Last Day to Object or Withdraw is Thursday, April 18, 2024, 5pm 

OFFICES FOR ELECTION: 

3 Year Term 

  • Moderator 
  • Select Board 
  • Tree Warden 
  • Board of Assessors 
  • Board of Health
  • Sewer & Water Commissioner 
  • Parks & Recreation 

5 Year Term 

  • Planning Board 
  • Housing Authority

Candidates who have taken out papers:

  • Don Schneyer: Water and Sewer
  • Gary Pitney: Board of Assessors
  • Charlie Kenny: Board of Health
  • Katie Szwyd: Parks and Recreation
  • Nick Fredsall: Parks and Recreation
  • Anne Rabinowitz: Housing Authority

Candidates who have taken out and returned papers:

  • Gary Johnston: Moderator 
  • Carole Owens: Moderator

Get to Know the Candidates

Stockbridge Updates will spotlight all the candidates and invites all those running to send Stockbridge Updates the answers to The Candidates’ Q&A:

  • What prompted you to run?
  • If elected, what would be your primary focus?
  • What would you like voters to know about you?

In addition, SU will offer space for The Candidates’ Opening statements – 400 words or less posted in an issue between now and Election Day. 

So far there is only one contested race, but even if you are running unopposed, send your answers and your statement to SU — introduce yourself to the voters. An informed electorate is the bedrock of democracy.

Photo: Blue Moon Images/Dana Goedewaagen.

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