Bartlett’s Orchard tour to showcase energy efficiency

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Bartlett’s Orchard, Richmond, Massachusetts will host an energy tour on Monday, July 19, 2004, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The tour will highlight how energy efficient technologies and renewable energy can benefit farms by reducing costs and energy usage. After touring Bartlett’s orchard, the group will walk to the neighboring home of Stephen Congdon. Congdon’s 1800’s colonial house has ground-mounted solar electric panels and a solar domestic hot water system mounted on the roof. Congdon, a Berkshire County pioneer in solar energy, will explain the different technologies in use at his home and the benefits of producing his own electricity. Farmers have a chance to hear firsthand how a technology saves money, improves operations and lessens environmental impacts of farm operations. Area farmers and interested others are invited to this free tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear good walking shoes. Please pre-register, by contacting Ruth Dinerman at CET, ruthd@cetonline.org or call 413-445-4556 ext. 16 or Amy Johns, amyj@cetonline.org or call 413-445-4556 ext. 14.
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Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Stockbridge Grange is holding a community dinner on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, featuring spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and bread with dessert choices of chocolate cream or lemon meringue pie.
 
Dinner is $17.00 per person, take out only with 12-1:30 pm pick up at the Stockbridge Grange Hall at 51 Church Street, Stockbridge.  Orders may be made by calling 413-243-1298 or 413-443-4352. 
 
Inclement weather postpones the meal for a week.
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