Local Chefs Competition to Benefit the Berkshire Food Project

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Food Project, a nonprofit organization providing nutritious meals daily to those facing food insecurity, announced that local chefs will compete to create small plates — or "super bites" on Friday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Greylock Works.
 
Tickets are $100 and include a sample of all bites, a drink, food-themed music by Gabe Besaw's Rebel Beat Sound System, and one vote for their favorite dish. 
 
"The highlight of the evening is the competition between local chefs using ingredients commonly found in the Berkshire Food Project pantry," said Mariah Forstmann, Berkshire Food Project board member and Super Bite chair. "The event will support the continuation of Berkshire Food Project's efforts to provide over 200 nutritious meals a day in a community setting to those facing food insecurity."
 
In addition to the chefs' challenge, Super Bite will feature a silent auction with "one-of-a-kind experiences" and a cash bar. 
 
Doors open at 6; tickets are only available in advance and can be purchased at Berkshire Food Project.
 
Individuals who wish to support Berkshire Food Project but cannot attend may make a tax-deductible contribution.
 
Chefs competing in the 2025 Super Bite include Brian Alberg of Brian Alberg Catering; Meghan Daly of Steeple City Social; Ety Mundeke-Atwood of Tourists; Justin Forstmann of Casita; Brian "Swifty" Josephs of Door Prize; Tu Le of State Food & Drink; Kevin Orcutt of Mezze; Aaron Oster of AOK Berkshire BBQ; Kevin Kelly of After Hours; Leah Guadagnoli of Fancy Feast Supper Club and more. 
 
All of the chefs and servers are donating their time and talent in support of the Berkshire Food Project mission.
 
This event is made possible with the sponsorship of Avela Floral, Baldor, Casita, Greylock Works, MS Walker, Oz Wine Co., and others.

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North Adams Council Recognizes Special Olympian, OKs Account Transfers

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Jenna Thomas has participated in the Special Olympics for more than 20 years, earning numerous medals. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Special Olympian Jenna Thomas was recognized at City Council on Monday for her medal-winning performance at the 2026 games last month in Minnesota.
 
"I think it's so appropriate as I'm about to proclaim Disabilities Pride Month that we recognize and honor Jenna," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey, who had Thomas join her at the podium."
 
Thomas was one of nearly 3,000 athletes who participated in the 2026 Special Olympics, which brought nearly 3,000 athletes from across the country to celebrate the talents, determinations, and achievements of individuals with intellectual disabilities. She won bronze as a member of the Berkshire County Arc Titans bowling team, a fourth in doubles with teammate Katherine Meunier and placed in the top 10 for singles nationally.
 
She's been participating in Special Olympics since her teenage years, competing in cross country skiing, track and field since 2009. Thomas switched to bowling in 2019 and has won gold; she was recognized by the mayor in 2023 for her athletic accomplishments representing Massachusetts and North Adams. 
 
"Look at how beautiful that is — a bronze medal in bowling and placed fourth in the doubles competition, demonstrating her dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship on the national stage," said the mayor. "She also got to meet the governor's partner, Joanna [Lydgate], who we went out with for ice cream. ...
 
"In returning home, she credited her participation to the friendships she's made and the joy of competing ... her accomplishments are a source of pride for the city of North Adams and should serve as an inspiration for the entire community."
 
The mayor also presented $730,741.06 in end-of-year transfers. These transfers are made from accounts with excess funds to accounts that have gone over. Every line with the exception of snow and ice must be balanced for the end of the year.
 
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