Stockbridge Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Assessors debate tax exemptions for 2027

From Stockbridge News

• Assessors weigh fiscal 2027 tax exemption requests The Stockbridge Board of Assessors weighed residential and small commercial tax exemptions for fiscal year 2027 after a staff member warned a residential break would be "absolutely chaotic" to implement and said a commercial exemption would reach only six of roughly 2,000 taxable properties.Stockbridge News
• Stewardship panel to bring in counsel on float plane ban The Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Committee moved to bring in town counsel ahead of a possible float plane ban, after months of confusion over how to approach MassDOT's aeronautics division for guidance. Harbor Master Gary Kleinerman abstained, saying he wanted to "give her something to think about."Stockbridge News
• Cemetery panel advances gravestone preservation funding request Stockbridge's Cemetery Commission advanced a Community Preservation Act request for gravestone conservation and transcription work, modeled on past restoration in the cemetery's old section. The Community Preservation Committee's application deadline is Friday, Nov. 13.Stockbridge News

Happening Sun, Nov 1

• 2:00 p.m.: Berkshire Chamber Players mark town's 250th anniversary The Berkshire Chamber Players perform a concert celebrating Stockbridge's 250th anniversary at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Stockbridge Public Library.Stockbridge Public Library

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Library wellness book club meets in Lee Stockbridge Public Library's Wellness Book Club meets at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at The Locker Room in Lee.Stockbridge Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 9:00 a.m.: Library opens Wendy Noyes art exhibit Stockbridge Public Library opens its November artist exhibit featuring Wendy Noyes, with an opening reception set for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.Stockbridge Public Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 p.m.: Cookbook club discusses home cooking basics Stockbridge Public Library's Cookbook Club discusses "Home Cooking 101: How to Make Everything Taste Better" at noon Thursday, Nov. 5.Stockbridge Public Library
• Sat, Nov 7, 3:00 p.m.: Lecture explores Berkshires' library history Coley Cary presents "The Last Quiet Place: Libraries of the Berkshires" at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Stockbridge Public Library.Stockbridge Public Library

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