Couples spend thousands of dollars to make their special day stand out. If you really want to wow your guests, offer them chocolate. And I’m not talking about your run-of-the-mill candy bar variety typically found in the average wedding favor. I’m talking about a chocolate lover’s fantasy come true.
Chocolate fountains have recently emerged as one of the most popular trends and most sought after centerpieces for weddings, bridal showers, engagement parties and special occasions. You may have heard about them. Some of the latest trends you’ve read about are a little over the top, but not this one. Although renting a professional fountain can be expensive, purchasing one is surprisingly cost effective. You’ll find your chocolate fountain is useful for at-home entertaining long after the honeymoon is over.
But back to the wedding
Picture this. Your guests arrive at the reception enveloped in the warm, decadent aroma of chocolate. As they move closer to the mouth-watering scent, they see a beautiful fountain of cascading chocolate and they begin to gather around it, intrigued by the delicious goodies surrounding the centerpiece. There are strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows, and cookies just waiting to be dipped in the sumptuous, mouth-watering chocolate. Yummy!
It’s truly a chocolate lover’s dream
Rival makes one of the most affordable chocolate fountains we’ve come across. For under $60, your guests can indulge themselves in the most decadent chocolate experience. This attractive centerpiece will complement your hot and cold hors d’oeuvres during the reception or serve as a perfect companion to the wedding cake desert. Either way, one thing is for sure; chocolate is a delightful treat that will leave your guests wanting for more.
However, that’s not the only reason you might want to consider buying your own chocolate fountain. Unlike other purchases you’ll make for the Big Day, you can actually use the fountain again and again. Think about this. Your wedding dress will be stored in the closet in hopes that you’ll be able to pass it down to your daughter someday (if she even likes it). The flowers on the tables will long be wilted. But the chocolate fountain is a purchase you’ll never have tucked away for long. You’ll want to bring it out for holidays, barbeques, family reunions, dinner parties or any time you entertain at home. It’s perfect for turning any occasion into an event. That’s what makes it so special.
But maybe the best reason of all to indulge yourself is that the cost won’t break your bridal budget. No matter what type of wedding you are planning, all the details (and there are lots of them!) can add up to big money. The Rival Chocolate Fountain is easy to use and one way to look like you’ve spent a fortune without the exorbitant expense.
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Lanesborough Town Meeting to Vote Budget, Bylaws & Vehicle Purchases
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Tuesday's annual town meeting includes a $14 million operating budget, new short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units and sign bylaws, and free cash article appropriations.
Voters will gather at Lanesborough Elementary School on June 9 at 6 p.m. to decide on 20 warrant articles.
The fiscal 2027 budget is up a little over 10 percent. Some of the main increases are the Mount Greylock Regional School District and McCann Technical School: the McCann assessment is up more than 30 percent based on factors including enrollment and the school renovation project, and Mount Greylock's is up 11 percent.
Article 11 is for the town to vote to approve from free cash the sum of $16,298.48 for the McCann Technical School roof and window replacement project so as not to impact the budget. Article 3 is appropriate $7,586,284 for Mount Greylock Regional School assessment.
Another notable increase was in life and health insurance, showing an increase of about 26 percent.
Ambulance Director Jen Weber is planning 24-hour coverage, which means more staff and a hike in her budget. One of the articles asks the town to appropriate $234,100 to operate the Ambulance Enterprise Fund for salaries and expenses.
Many town departments are looking for new vehicles. The Fire Department is looking to replace its outdated 1996 fire engine. There are two articles related to the truck at a total of $813,366. Article 12 would transfer $225,000 from free cash into the Fire Truck Stabilization Fund; Article 13 would transfer $605,000 from the fund and authorize the borrowing of $208,366.08.
The total includes a $100,000 contingency cost to cover any additional costs if a 2026 model-year chassis cannot be secured before new emissions standards go into effect in 2027.
The board at its last meeting moved the $225,000 transfer to come before the borrowing article, changing the stabilization number. If the $225,000 is not voted on, then they will amend the next article's number on the floor, subtracting the $225,000. This shows the borrowing number significantly lower.
Article 17 asks for the transfer of $80,000 from free cash to replace a police cruiser.
Police Chief Rob Derksen's aim is to replace one vehicle every other year, meaning the oldest vehicle gets replaced about every 10 years.
He stressed that if delayed this year, the town may have to double up in a future year to get back on schedule, and that paying later usually costs more. The article will ask for $80,000 from free cash, the vehicles used to be funded by the BHRD.
Lastly, the Highway Department is looking to replace a 2014 International dump truck that will be a total of $330,000 and will take two to three years to receive.
Money will be used from last year's approval of $250,000 from free cash for the replacement of a 2012 highway front-end loader that was underspent $49,261. Town meeting is being asked to approve a transfer of $53,274.85 from free cash and the use of $227,464 from funds from the Sale of Town Real Estate to fund the balance.
Other free cash proposals include $1,200 to purchase software to support tracking and ongoing maintenance schedules of town-owned vehicles; $42,000 for the replacement of the Highway Department's storage shed roof, $200,000 to reduce the tax levy.
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