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‘Curious priorities’

Stockbridge resident Gary Pitney questions the judgment of The Trustees of Reservations.

To the editor:

It is curious to me that The Trustees of Reservations (Naumkeag) find it necessary to light up the hillsides of Stockbridge, yet cannot place a simple wreath on the Historic Mission House located on the Main Street in Stockbridge. Curious indeed. Priorities.

Gary Pitney
Church Street
Stockbridge

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