Jacob's Pillow Selects Hospitality Partner

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BECKET, Mass. — Jacob's Pillow announced an agreement with Sodexo Live! and joint venture partner Gourmet Caterers of Boston, to enhance the food, beverage and hospitality offerings for patrons.
 
Menus, infused by inclusion of local ingredients, will complement the venue's historic, artistic space both day-to-day and for large events, including this year's Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
 
The festival runs June 22 – August 28 and brings in thousands of guests from the U.S. and around the world. It's a destination for performances from national and international dance companies, expert speaking engagements, free exhibitions, an extensive archival collection, community education and engagement programs, and The School at Jacob's Pillow, one of the field's most prestigious professional dance training centers.
 
"We're thrilled to be working with Sodexo Live! and Gourmet Caterers, given their proven track record for providing top-tier hospitality to the cultural sector," said A.J. Pietrantone, Deputy Director, Jacob's Pillow. "Their new offerings and mission-driven service will help elevate every patron's visit."
 
Culinarians for Jacob's Pillow will incorporate the latest trends and area flavors into menus. Enhancements and updated offerings will also be reflected in existing onsite eateries The Restaurant Café, The Pub and The Coffee Bar.
 
The newly bolstered hospitality program will build upon many important values including diversity, sustainability, integrity, and inclusion to create unforgettable memories for every visitor. 
 

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Elevated Mercury Level Found in Center Pond Fish

BECKET, Mass. — The state Department of Public Health has issued an advisory after a mercury-contaminated fish was found in Center Pond. 
 
According to a letter sent to the local Board of Health from the Division of Environmental Toxicology, Hazard Assessment and Prevention, elevated levels of mercury were measured in the sample taken from the pond. 
 
The concentration in the fish exceeded DPH's action level of 0.5 milligrams per kilogram, or parts per million. 
 
"This indicates that daily consumption of fish from the waterbody may pose a health concern. Therefore, DPH has issued a FCA for Center Pond recommending that sensitive populations should not eat chain pickerel and all other people should limit consumption of chain pickerel to 2 meals/month," the letter states.
 
The letter specifically points to chain pickerel, but the 60-acre pond also has largemouth and smallmouth bass and yellow perch.
 
The "sensitive populations" include children younger than 12, those who are nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant.
 
The Toxicology Division recommends reducing intake of "large, predatory fish" or fish that feed on the bottoms of waterbodies, such as largemouth bass and carp. More information on safely eating fish can be found here
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