Stockbridge Cultural Grant Session Ends 10/15. The Stockbridge Cultural Council receives funds from the Mass Cultural Council and the Town of Stockbridge. Grants are awarded to individuals and organizations for projects in the arts, science, humanities, interpretive sciences, or any combination. New and innovative projects are encouraged. We prioritize Stockbridge projects and consider projects that are of benefit to Stockbridge residents. The Town of Stockbridge operates its grant as a reimbursement after the event occurred. All reimbursement submissions must have proof that the event has taken place with copies of public announcements or reviews. All submissions must include a W9 form. The 2026 Grant Cycle begins on September 2 and closes on October 15. The Stockbridge Cultural Council will review all submitted grants on October 24th at 10 a.m. at a meeting in Town Hall, all are welcome to attend. The exact room will be posted on the Town calendar. To apply for a grant, here is the link: https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/
Watch our state Senator Paul Mark on Stockbridge Updates — on CTSBTV and YouTube. Go to CTSBTV.org, click government, then type Stockbridge in the search bar and click and scroll down. Or go to You Tube, type Stockbridge Updates in the search bar and click.
Good wishes from SU: You all know Jan Wojcek. He has supplied beautiful images of flowers and flower gardens to Stockbridge Updates as well as an occasional article. He writes: “Just a quick message to let you know that I have developed some major new heart issues and…I will be attempting to recover my state of health over the next several months. Jan”
One and all, Jan, we wish you the very best. A collective hug and well-wish. Thank you for all you do. Come back soon and do it again.
Our Condolences to Betsy Dovydenas on the sudden and tragic death of her beloved husband, Jonas Dovydenas. His death is a loss to family, friends, and the community. Jonas was a master at disagreeing without being disagreeable. He was fun, interesting, and always generous. Our prayers are for Betsy’s full and speedy recovery.
Please get well soon, Betsy, come home to us, so we can gather around and console you, keep you company, and do little things for you to make this awful time more bearable.
A First! Berkshire Waldorf High School presented its first community program on September 28, 2025. It was a film, and as CFO Patrick White said in the introduction, it was the first film shown in Old Town Hall.
Called Hear Me, it followed 7 young people as they told their story about growing up in Berkshire County. Lives filled with desertion, violence, crime, incarceration, and gun violence. It was sad and riveting. Thanks to film producer Jenny Horowitz and BWHS.
The Berkshire Chamber Players Concert took place at the Stockbridge Library on September 21, 2025. It was an excellent performance and a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. It was sold out, and the good news is they will be back in Spring 2026. The program was brought together through the good offices of John Perkel, thank you. Also, a huge thank you to the patrons — generous folks who made financial contributions so that the concert was free.
