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Stock BIZ: Enjoy some retail therapy and keep holiday shopping local at Country Petals
by Mary Jo David You hear it from family and friends, on the radio and in social media. “This year, more than ever, shop local.” The “Local First” mantra has been circulating for years, but this year, while everyone is feeling the pinch in the midst of a pandemic, local businesses seem to be feeling […]
Staff Spotlight: Second-grade teacher, Nichole Whitt, is influential in early learning.
by Amy Haggerty Math, reading, and writing are some of the most essential skills learned in elementary school. Nichole Whitt, a second-grade teacher at Smith Elementary, loves her job and shows every day that she is up to the challenge of imparting these skills to her students. “I have the honor of interacting with amazing […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk
My first week as Interim Superintendent was unique, and not just because of Covid 19. Returning after seven years was reassuring because I found the district to be in good shape. It was also nice because of the people who work in the district. They make my work easier because they are so good at […]
Books to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
by Jenna Chapman November is a month usually filled with friends and family, especially around Thanksgiving. The time can be joyful for some or bring up some complicated feelings for others. Either way, escaping into a good book this fall is a great way to mark the season. Here is a list of books with […]
StockBIZ: As weather turns colder, a local business helps keep creatures from invading your space
by Mary Jo David If you were born and raised in the city and spent years raising kids in the suburbs, you aren’t quite ready for the critters that surround you when you move out to the country. Such is the tale of this city-girl-turned-country-girl! After two years in the country, this author has learned […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: November 1920
by Mary Jo David Author’s Note: The “Rearview Mirror” has been on hiatus since the April edition of Stockbridge Community News due to the local Stockbridge Library closing for COVID-19. In October 2020, the library re-opened for limited public access to its computers and microfiche reader, so this month, we are bringing back the “Rearview […]
Domestic violence scars families, but there is hope
by Tina Cole-Mullins Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series on domestic violence in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Each minute, an average of 20 people are abused by their partner. Each day, 20,000 calls are made to domestic violence hotlines, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic […]
For the love of bread: A tribute to John Savanna, owner and founder of Mill Pond Bakery (Part 2)
by Laura Tucker Honig and Joan Tucker Memories of Mill Pond’s John Savanna continue from last month, this time with a focus on what it was like to have the opportunity to work with John. For those of us who had the privilege to work with John Savanna at his Mill Pond bakeries, we were […]
Steve Allison: Stockbridge High School alum making a difference as teacher and coach
by Amy Haggerty Steve Allison has been teaching for Stockbridge Community Schools for 18 years, and we can’t thank him enough for his years of service to the district. Allison knows his subject area well and has taught many kids throughout the years. Thanks to his patience and his reputation for going the extra mile, […]
Jeannine Wayman of Stockbridge wins October’s Garden of the Month
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Jeannine Wayman of Stockbridge, October’s Garden winner of the month. A judge writes, “There is nothing more charming then a white picket fence. It really highlights the blue salvia and the white and pink begonias. If you look closely, you can see a creative artist has used garden […]