Village of Stockbridge News
Village trustees approve contract for building inspection in effort to move BA Sports debacle forward
By Abigail Walls Inching toward a solution for the condemned downtown building that spans the distance from Cravingz to the pharmacy, the Village Council this month approved a contract establishing a new building inspector for the Village of Stockbridge. The resolution approved at the March 5 meeting established a contract between the Village and Associated […]
2018 A Day in the Village Art Show
The Stockbridge Area Arts Council will be sponsoring the “A Day in the Village Art Show” at the Stockbridge Township Hall. It will be held Friday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual event gives local artists a chance to display their […]
When it comes to threats of school violence, your true intention does not matter
by Johnnie Torres, Jr., Chief of Police Readers are no doubt aware of a recent incident in which a threat of violence at Stockbridge High School was reported. Sadly, violence in schools is occurring all too often across our nation. The good news is that it rarely happens in Stockbridge. But when it does, it […]
Threat of gun violence closes Stockbridge Community Schools Wednesday and Thursday
Stockbridge Community Schools was closed Wednesday, Feb. 14 and Thursday, Feb. 15 following a threat of gun violence at the Stockbridge Junior/Senior high school. The school reopened Friday, Feb. 16 after an investigation led to a student confession. Students were identified and are under investigation. The identified students were questioned by law enforcement regarding the […]
Village Council moves forward on budget and blight. BA Sports remains closed
revised 2/8/2018 by Patrice Johnson During its Monday evening meeting Feb. 5 in the Old Middle School, the Stockbridge Village Council scheduled a special budget meeting for Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Representing the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority, Daryl Anderson reported that due to declining revenues and increasing expenses, the SDDA would like to reduce the […]
What’s the biggest threat to America? Opioids, hands down
By Chief Johnnie Torres, Jr. I recently attended a training session on opioid addiction and the public health crisis that it has become, but many reading this are well aware of the harmful impact it has on our communities throughout this great nation and certainly here in Stockbridge. I wanted to share some recent data […]
Stockbridge Village Council Meeting Minutes
VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting December 4, 2017 at 7:00pm Meeting called to order by President Hollenbeck at 7:00 pm. Roll Call: PRESENT: President Robert Hollenbeck, Trustee Frederick Cattell, Trustee Patrick Harden, Trustee Richard Mullins, Trustee Molly Howlett, Trustee Carmelita Valdez-Weaks ABSENT: Trustee Christina DuWig Others Present: Debbie Nogle, Village Clerk, Johnnie Torres, Police Chief, John […]
Did you know?
By Molly Howlett The Village of Stockbridge office and police department are still located in the former Middle School. They aren’t moving and want you to know that the entrance is in the rear of the building off Cherry Street. As the weather warms and the snow disappears, activities in our community increase, and people […]
Architectural consultant calls for immediate evacuation of downtown Stockbridge retail building
By Patrice Johnson Sources report that when Judi Cook, owner of BA Sports and Cravingz, hired an architectural consultant to look at her buildings in the hope of expanding seating for Cravingz, what she received for her troubles was a letter of condemnation. After onsite inspection the consultant, working in conjunction with Tiger Construction Management, issued […]
Draft of Stockbridge Area 5-year Parks and Recreation Plan now available for public review
By Matt Pegouskie Local stakeholders in Stockbridge have been working since late summer 2017 to produce a five-year Parks and Recreation plan that the Village of Stockbridge and Stockbridge Township can use to help shape the future of open spaces within the local area. A draft version of the plan will be available for public […]