Laurel Hill Association of Stockbridge

06/23/2026

A wonderful turnout for author Kirin Joya Makker’s presentation and book signing on Saturday, June 20, celebrating Improving the Village. Representing the Laurel Hill Association were Executive Board members President Hilary Deely, Vice President Robert Sedgwick, and Secretary Lee Bolman, along with Trustee Jacqueline Harris. Also joining the event were former trustees and longtime friends of Laurel Hill, Phil Deely and Pat Flinn, pictured here with her historical storyboards.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this special afternoon a success while celebrating Stockbridge’s rich history and the enduring legacy of the Laurel Hill Association.

06/18/2026

Please join us!

06/15/2026

Main Street Elms

A canopy of magnificent elm trees once framed Stockbridge's Main Street, creating one of New England's most admired village streetscapes. These trees were more than beautiful—they reflected a community commitment to civic pride, public landscapes, and thoughtful stewardship.

Learn the remarkable story behind the people and organization that helped shape the Stockbridge we know today. Join us June 20 at 3 p.m. at the Stockbridge Library for author Kirin Joya Makker's presentation and signing of Improving the Village. Books available for purchase

06/15/2026

We love our volunteers. Here's the amazing Ben Northrup. Please consider a donation in support of our volunteers and the work they do on behalf of Laurel Hill. Whether it's Ben or Officer Ryan from the Stockbridge Police Dept. or Postmaster Rod filling buckets to water the new bushes at the Post Office or our tree warden, Lisa Bozzuto, watering the new tree we planted at the library -- we support our community and so appreciate their support!

06/08/2026

Come visit two new oak leaf hydrangeas either side of the entrance to the Post Office. They should have plenty of room to grow another 3 or 4 feet, especially if LHA board members will stop blocking their sun.

06/04/2026

Before manicured fairways became commonplace, the Housatonic River landscape offered Stockbridge residents and visitors a place to gather, recreate, and enjoy the beauty of the Berkshires. This early view of the golf links captures a community that understood the value of preserving scenic landscapes while creating spaces for public enjoyment.

Discover how the Laurel Hill Association helped shape the character of Stockbridge and influenced the national village improvement movement. Join us Saturday, June 20 at 3 p.m. at the Stockbridge Library for a presentation and book signing with author Kirin Joya Makker. Books available for purchase

05/30/2026

Our Hilary Somers Deely and family representing at Monday's Stockbridge Memorial Day Parade.

05/21/2026

A fresh chapter for Main Street is taking root.

Ahead of schedule, work began at the Stockbridge Library as the Laurel Hill Association moved forward with replacing the former tree with a new Red Maple. From stump grinding and excavation to planting preparations, each step reflects the ongoing care and stewardship that help preserve the beauty and character of Stockbridge for future generations.

Sometimes it is the quiet projects that have the most lasting impact.
Many thanks to the Town of Stockbridge and Tree Warden Lisa Bozzuto for their assistance coordinating the project.

05/20/2026

Bee amazed!

Before 1852, harvesting honey often meant destroying entire beehives. 🍯

That all changed when Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth, a pastor who lived and worked in both Greenfield and Andover Massachusetts, discovered the precise measurement bees naturally leave between combs. He called it “bee space.”

He patented it into the design of the Langstroth hive which featured removable frames that allowed beekeepers to inspect colonies, protect bee health, and harvest honey without destroying the hive itself.

More than 170 years later, the vast majority of beehives used around the world still follow Langstroth’s design.

That’s some buzzworthy Massachusetts innovation.🐝


Meet Boston

05/19/2026