From Leopold Mozart’s teaching and promotion of his son’s early career to the later compositions of Franz Xaver Mozart, the program traces the musical lineage surrounding one of history’s most celebrated composers.
In a letter to the editor, Nancy Socha writes, "I see my role in these discussions as working to bring to town meeting a bylaw that recognizes the uniqueness of Stockbridge and will encourage a landowner who wishes to develop their property to work within standards that are developed by the town instead of around regulations that allow developers to destroy the features of the town we cherish."
Proponents argue that the population of Berkshire County, in fact of New England, is decreasing. There is no indication that “if you build it, they will come.”
At issue is that the plan ran afoul of the town's Cottage Era Estate zoning bylaw governing the development of a handful of historic properties in town that fall under that bylaw.
Stockbridge has come as close to pure preservation, maintaining the frozen past, as is possible in the modern world. Was it to attract tourists, to maintain quality of life, or preserve a way of life? Why?
The 'What’s in Our Water?' forum will explore current challenges to the environment, the effects and potential risks to human health, and ways in which information is disseminated.
