Berkshires Beat: Stockbridge Photo Contest Winners Announced
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The winners are: Laurel Hill Association and Stockbridge Land Trust have selected five winning submissions to their first photo contest. The organizations are selling notecards, featuring the winning photos, in several local shops. All proceeds go to the two organizations.
The winning photos were taken by Dana Goedewaagen of Glendale; Stacy McMahon of Great Barrington; John R. Morse of Stockbridge; and Sharon Siter of South Egremont. The photos show the Mary Flynn Trail; the Housatonic River as it courses through Stockbridge; Konkapot Brook, with Ice Glen and Beartown Mountain in the background; the Children’s Chime Tower by the Congregational Church in Stockbridge; and the Cat and Dog Fountain at the intersection of Route 7 and Main Street in Stockbridge.
Each winning photo is printed on the front of a notecard, and a relevant quotation appears inside. The notecards will be sold in packets containing one of each photo.
Three volunteer judges, Michael Flower, Doug Munson, and Gege Kingston, selected the winning photos. They also chose nine honorable mention photographs. All the winning photos and honorable mention photos can be viewed at laurelhillassociation.org.
The Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives will host an exhibit of framed prints of the winning photos for a month starting on Aug. 5. On the exhibit’s opening day, a reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.
All proceeds from the sale of the cards will go to Stockbridge Land Trust, whose mission is to preserve the natural, historic, and community resources in Stockbridge, and to Laurel Hill Association, whose mission is to do such things as shall serve to improve the quality of life and of the environment in Stockbridge.
Post news: Williamstown American Legion post has elected officers for the 2016-17 year.
Post commander will be Ronald James. Vice commander is Thomas Webb and junior vice commander is Mary Angelo Roberts. Adjutant is Peter Belouin, finance officer is Peter Dolan, chaplin is Kevin Hamel and historian is Michael Kennedy.
In addition, the post announced its 2016 scholarship recipients.
At Mount Greylock Regional High School, Mollyann Haskins and Calvin Filson were awarded the Post Scholarships, and Lucius Park was awarded the Cecil Harvey Scholarship.
At McCann Technical School, Charles Bohl III and Samantha Dorwin were awarded the Post Scholarships.
At Hoosac Valley High School, Jasmine Knapp was awarded a Post Scholarship.
Proposals sought: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s HousingUs initiative is soliciting proposals from nonprofits, community organizations and public agencies to plan and convene outreach activities that bring residents together to explore the interrelated issues of affordable housing, economic development and town center vitality.
Grants of up to $10,000 will be available for projects that result in action-oriented community development strategies or create broader public awareness of the elements of healthy and resilient communities, including the availability of affordable housing. Only collaborative proposals with one lead applicant and at least one other partner will be considered. Organizations serving Berkshire County, Mass.; Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, N.Y.; and northwest Litchfield County, Conn., are eligible.
The deadline for submitting proposals is Aug. 26. For more information, visit www.berkshiretaconic.org/HousingUs.
Summer cleaning: Assess your attic. Cull your cupboards. Besiege your basement. Grub out your garage. Your donations can help support the Stephentown Historical Society and its programs.
Good clean, usable items will be accepted for the Aug. 6 Community Tag Sale to be held at Gardner’s Field on Route 22 in Stephentown, N.Y.
Please do not donate computers, computer equipment, televisions, plastic Christmas decorations, records or VHS tapes since they usually do not sell and the society must then pay to dispose of them properly. Small appliances should be in working order; large appliances and clothing may not be donated.
If you have items to donate, please take them to the Heritage Center on Garfield Road on Friday, July 29, and Aug. 5, between 1 and 4 p.m. or call 518-733-6662 to arrange for drop off and for any other questions. Please do not leave donations if no one is at the center.
Selling spaces will also be available for individuals or organizations for $20. Tables, chairs, shade, or equipment are not provided. Vendors should arrive no earlier than 8 a.m. on the day of the sale.
