Local Chef Reaches Finals of Nationwide Culinary Competition

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DALTON, Mass. — Local chef Matt Mottor has been named a finalist in the Favorite Chef competition, advancing through numerous rounds of public voting and securing a position among the country's top chefs.
 
The Favorite Chef competition serves as a fundraiser for the James Beard Foundation, a national nonprofit. The Foundation is dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and advancing the people who shape America's food culture, with a central mission to build a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system that helps ensure food security for everyone. Funds raised through the competition directly support these vital efforts, which are essential for creating a healthier food future for all.
 
According to a press release, throughout his career, Chef Mottor has prioritized giving back, frequently creating memorable dining experiences that double as fundraisers and charitable events for local causes. His belief in the power of food to connect and support communities is a driving force.
 
"I'm incredibly honored to have made it to the finals, and the support from my family, friends, guests, and the entire community has been truly overwhelming," said Mottor. "Knowing that this competition also benefits the James Beard Foundation, which works tirelessly to improve food access and security across the country, makes every vote count even more. For me, this isn't just about winning a title; it's about continuing a career-long tradition of using food as a force for good and supporting vital charitable missions on a much larger stage."
 
As a finalist, he hopes to bring broader visibility not only to his culinary passion but also to the important work of the James Beard Foundation. Every vote for Chef Mottor directly supports these goals and the foundation's essential mission.
 
To Vote for Chef Mottor and or support the James Beard Foundation
 
Your vote does more than recognize culinary talent; it directly supports the James Beard Foundation's critical efforts to create a more resilient, equitable, and food-secure future for our communities.
 
 
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Dalton Advances to Berkshire Adult Baseball League Final

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Paul McBride went 1-for-2 with a pair of runs batted in and threw 4 and two-third innings on the mound Sunday to lead the Dalton Moneymakers to a 10-9 win over the Pontoosuc Lake Monsters to sweep their semi-final series in the Berkshire Adult Baseball League 33-and-older division.
 
Dalton, the tournament’s third seed, was able to stem a three-run Pontoosuc rally in the bottom of the seventh to secure the win and a 2-0 series sweep.
 
On Saturday morning, Dalton earned a 12-2 win to start the best of three series.
 
Now, the Moneymakers move on to face either Tunnel City Freight or the Adams Pirates, the league’s first and fourth seeds, respectively, who finished their playoff series on Friday as well.
 
On Mount Greylock Regional School’s junior varsity field on Sunday, Dalton scored twice in the top of the seventh to take a 10-6 lead with three outs left.
 
But Pontoosuc got four hits and a sacrifice fly with one out to draw within one before Dalton reliever Tim Healey got a groundball back to the mound and fired to first to end the game.
 
Dalton never trailed but never could shake the Lake Monsters in the back-and-forth game.
 
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