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VOL. VII NO. 02 01/15/2026

SU FYI

  1. Early Saturday morning, SU learned that Tina Packer died. It is indeed a tragedy. She will be missed. Her life, however, was a triumph. She contributed to this community and the community of the arts, of literature, and the community of givers. We all have a Tina story. The luckiest have more than one because all the stories about Tina entertained and informed. Details about funeral arrangements will follow. 
  2. CORRECTIONS: The list of 93 of 100 contributors had three mistakes: there is no “l” in Ackerman; there is no “g” in Schwerner, and wonderful Michael Forbes Wilcox was completely left out! An article by Michael is below under. If anyone else was inadvertently left out, PLEASE let us know. 
  3. The People’s Pantry Food Drive
    Most Needed Foods
    Canned protein (tuna, chicken, beans)
    Canned Fruits and vegetables
    Dry goods (Pasta, rice, lentils, beans)
    Baking (oils, tomato sauce, tomato paste)
    Kid’s snacks (granola bars, fruit cups or crackers)
    Hygiene (toothpaste, deodorant, soap)
    Drop off: The People’s Pantry, Saint James Place, Great Barrington, Monday and Thursday mornings
    Or
    The Stockbridge Library
  4. Congratulations! Stockbridge is named a Climate Leader by the Commonwealth. Our village is one of 28 so designated out of 351 municipalities. This announcement would be incomplete without mentioning and thanking Laura Dubester and her entire Green Committee. For 15 years Dubester was Director of the Center for Ecological Technology. Under Dubester’s leadership, the center expanded its programs and outreach efforts.

    Her commitment to waste management, emissions reductions, and practical, sustainable solutions for our climate was much longer than 15 years. In Stockbridge, this true believer worked to establish a Green Committee to make Stockbridge cleaner and to help the village save money. When the committee was established, she accepted the Chair. Under her leadership, principles were put into action. During her tenure as Chair of Stockbridge Green Committee, she delivered practical, scalable climate solutions.

    Any funds granted or acknowledgement given, should have Dubester’s name attached

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