Stockbridge Township May board meeting

by Mary Wilson

Corinne Macomber and Dallas Taylor led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance to help open the Stockbridge Township May 20, Board Meeting. In return, they both received a certificate from Supervisor C. G. Lantis.

The Township Board stated they were pleased with the turnout for the yearly clean-up day with Unadilla Township. Tires comprised one of the largest collections with over 900 turned in.

The board discussed renovation of the former SAESA offices at the hall, purchasing 11 new benches for hall and library grounds, and new trees to be planted on the square after removal of the downed, hollow trees. Recycling is going well, and new signs will be placed beside the recycling container.

Child ID, a program offered by Stockbridge Masonic Lodge 130 with help from the board, and is planned for Day In the Village, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the back parking lot of Stockbridge Township Hall. All are welcome to bring their children to participate.

Discussion also occurred about a cost recovery ordinance. When hazmat, tech or other special units are called to an accident by ambulance, fire or police, someone has to pay for the service. Board sentiment was that the party(ies) responsible for the spill or accident should pay the resulting charges. They would like an ordinance to state that.

Stockbridge Township is having a free movie night once a month on the square. Dates and movies are as follows: June 21, “How to Train a Dragon- the hidden world,” July 19, “Incredibles II,” August 16, “Dumbo,” September 20, “Wonder Park” and Halloween movie TBA. On days of rain, the movie will be shown inside the Township Hall.