Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Event at Berkshire Botanical Garden
February 24, 2026, Stockbridge, MA…..The Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce elected new officers and honored members during the annual meeting held at the Berkshire Botanical Garden on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Barbara Zanetti, executive director of the chamber, said officers elected for the 2026-2027 term included President: Amanda Barcenas, Prado de Lana Sheep Farm, Vice President: Avie Maloney, Once Upon a Table, Assistant Vice President: Amy Oberfield, Stockbridge Coffee & Tea, Treasurer: Philip Celentano, Trustco Bank, Secretary: Kelly Palmer, Marian Service Corp. Seven others will be joining the board as members-at-large, Michael Beck, Berkshire Botanical Garden, Wendy Pearson, Stockbridge Library Association, Douglas Goudey, Wheeler & Taylor, Stacey Gravanis, The Red Lion Inn, Margit Hotchkiss, Norman Rockwell MuseumAmy Aldrich, Tanglewood and Michelle Teillon, Chesterwood. These members sit on the board as advisory members.
Amanda Barcenas, chamber President gave thanks to our members individual and collective efforts this past year. She recognized new businesses, highlighted chambers’ marketing efforts, special events, and thanked the Town of Stockbridge for their continued support.
Special recognition during the evening was given to Business Member Lee Bank; resigning president, Pamela Boudreau; and long-term treasurer, Douglas Goudey.
For more than 170 years, Lee Bank has remained an independent community bank grounded in exceptional service, sincerity of purpose, and simplicity in banking. As they have expanded across the region, these core values have remained constant. Lee Bank lives these values daily by empowering employees, supporting customers, and reinvesting in our local area. Their commitment to the community dates back to 1852; since then, their contributions and sponsorships have supported a wide range of organizations and initiatives throughout Berkshire County. Chuck Leach, Lee Bank President said he is proud to be an independent bank embedded in the town of Stockbridge because it great to be part of the idyllic landscape and support businesses and customers every single day in the community of Stockbridge.
Pamela Boudreau has been an exceptionally active member of the Chamber. She has served on the chamber board of directors for the past four years as President, following 1 year term as Vice President and brief initial term as a Member at Large.
Douglas Goudey has been an integral part of the chamber for over 30 years. He has served in various capacities on the Executive board but primarily as Treasurer and is now transitioning into an advisory role.
Michael Beck, Co-Executive for the Berkshire Botanical Garden, hosted the evening’s event. Established in 1934 as the “Berkshire Garden Center” and revered as one of the older public display gardens in the Northeast, Berkshire Botanical Garden is a not-for-profit, membership-supported educational organization encompassing 24 acres of land at the intersection of Routes 102 and 183 in Stockbridge, MA. The Garden is open year-round for classes, lectures, workshops and exhibits, and the display gardens can be visited daily May through October. www.berkshirebotanical.org