Water Department Superintendent Travis Delratez had sent a sample of Cheshire's exemplary water to compete at the Rural Water Rally Great American Taste Test in Washington, D.C., this week. The taste testing of the best of the best water systems in the nation comes during the annual three-day rural water conference.
Cheshire had high hopes of making it into the finals but, alas, this wasn't the year. The five semi-finalists chosen were from Iowa, Louisana, North Dakota, Maryland, and Wisconson.
Arcadia Water Utility of Wisconsin won the gold medal with City of Salisbury (Md.) Paleo Water Plant taking silver and the Southeast Water Users District in North Dakota, bronze.
The judges were Kevin Baily, on the staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Claudette Fernandez, assistant administrator for water and environment programs, Rural Utilities Service; and Sarah Tyree, vice president of government affairs for CoBank. The water samples were rated on clarity, bouquet and taste.
Delratez was taking the opportunity to travel the halls of Congress and met with three Massachusetts congressman to speak on drinking water issues, according to the Town Administrator Mark Webber.
Arcadia Water Utility of Wisconsin Named Nations Best-Tasting Water
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Cheshire Tag Sale and Bazaar
CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Cheshire Community Association (CCA) announced the return of the Cheshire Community Tag Sale and Bazaar for its second year.
Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM, the event offers a day of treasure hunting, local craftsmanship, and treats at the Cheshire Community House located at 191 Church St, Cheshire.
Attendees can explore a variety of offerings, including handmade crafts, antiques, collectibles, and food options. The hot food truck, operated by the Berkshire Lodge of Masons AF & AM, will be stationed in the courtyard, serving up treats throughout the event.
One of the highlights of this year's event is the fundraising raffle, with all proceeds set to benefit the Cheshire Food Pantry. Participants can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes, supporting a worthy cause that serves the local community.
Registration for vendors interested in participating in the bazaar is currently open, with fees ranging from $10 to $30. Cheshire residents looking to showcase their items from home can have their locations advertised on the event map for a fee of $10. The deadline for registration is set for Friday, April 26, 2024.
Registration forms can be obtained from various locations across Cheshire, including A to Z Printing, Cheshire Community House, Cheshire Library, Cheshire Glassworks, Cheshire Senior Center, the Cheshire Community Association Facebook page, and the Cheshire Town website.
For more information about the event, including vendor registration and sponsorship opportunities, interested parties are encouraged to contact Jenny Gadbois at (413) 841-0844 or via email at jlgadbois@icloud.com.
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