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Stockbridge 250 committee plans wider passport distribution, weighs community day; Rebel Town budget noted
Summary
At a hybrid meeting, the Stockbridge 250 Committee agreed to broaden distribution of commemorative 'passports' at town offices and local venues, discussed July 4 prizes and a proposed September community day, and noted Rebel Town will cost about $12,000; members approved minutes and set a mid‑July follow-up.
The Stockbridge 250 Committee met in a hybrid session and focused on distributing commemorative “passports” to residents and visitors, supporting the Rebel Town musical and planning a possible September community event tied to the town’s 250th celebration.
The chair told the committee she would announce passport availability at the next selectmen’s meeting and urged members to place booklets at high‑traffic locations such as the town clerk’s office, the chamber information booth, the Red Lion front desk and the country store. The committee agreed volunteers could restock sites; passports are packaged in stacks of about 20 for distribution. One member noted the goal is simply “to get them in people’s hands,” whether residents or tourists.
Members discussed coordinating distribution with local venues that will host related programming. The Triplex/movie operator and Chris, the operations contact for the movie venue, were identified as people to coordinate with so the Triplex can hand out passports in advance of confirmed programming; the committee agreed to email Chris and copy one another to follow up. Committee members also asked that the Rockwell and Chesterwood be checked to ensure passports are being offered during their events.
The group discussed promotional logistics for the Rebel Town musical. Members said Rebel Town is expected to cost about $12,000, an expense the committee has largely earmarked from its budget. After accounting for the musical, the committee reported it has roughly $8,000 remaining for other 250th activities.
On programming, members suggested a September community day (after Labor Day) aimed at Stockbridge residents: proposed elements included a local history speaker, a museum/archive table, refreshments from local businesses and activities for families. Josh Paul was identified as a likely contact in the museum and archives to help design historical content. Committee members discussed possible participation by the library, trustees, and local vendors and emphasized modest, family‑friendly formats to reach residents beyond peak tourist season.
Andrea requested children’s prizes for a July 4 event; the country store offered to supply prizes and to submit an invoice for reimbursement. Committee members noted uncertainty about turnout on July 4 and said planning should remain modest.
Procedurally, the committee moved and approved the minutes of April 22 and ended the meeting after setting a tentative follow‑up in mid‑July. The chair asked members to communicate by email on distribution assignments and follow‑ups.
Next steps: committee members will follow up with Chris and venue contacts about passport distribution, confirm prize logistics for July events, and continue planning for a September community day. A mid‑July meeting date was proposed to review progress.
