Housatonic Water to Hold Meeting on Manganese Pilot Study

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Housatonic Water Works (HWW) invites customers to join an informational Zoom meeting on Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. to hear an update on HWW's manganese removal pilot study.
 
The meeting will also include information about issues affecting levels of haloacetic acid that have been detected in the HWW water system.
 
The meeting link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88339634831. To join by phone: (929) 205-6099
 
The webinar ID is 883 3963 4831.
 
The meeting can also be accessed on the HWW website here.
 
The town has also posted the event on the town calendar with live links to log-in information.
 
According to HWW, the company's engineer:
 
"Robert Ferrari of Northeast Water Solutions will detail the results of the GreensandPlus filtration pilot study that was conducted in September. The pilot study is a small-scale version of the treatment equipment that the company seeks to use to remove manganese."
 
"The meeting offers an opportunity for our customers to see what we are doing to address these problems and ask questions and we encourage all customers to attend," according to a HWW press release.

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Celebrity Chef Feed Our Neighbors Event

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Christian Center in Pittsfield is set to host a gastronomic extravaganza like no other on May 6 from 3pm to 7pm. 
 
The "Feed Our Neighbors" event promises an afternoon filled with delectable delights, lively music, and a spirit of community coming together to support a noble cause.
 
Renowned Celebrity Chef Chris Bonnivier, known for his culinary prowess and philanthropic spirit, spearheads this initiative to aid the local food pantry. With a heart as big as his flavors, Chef Bonnivier has rallied an impressive lineup of local eateries to join forces in the fight against hunger.
 
Guests can expect to indulge in a diverse array of culinary creations from beloved establishments such as Zuchini's, Fully Belly, Mazzeo's, Firehouse Cafe, KJ Nosh, Common Table, 413 Bistro, Uptown Smoke, Austin Riggs, Berkshire Catering Group, Porta Via, and more! From savory to sweet, there will be something to tantalize every palate. Haddad Subaru, will be providing a donation of their own as well as being onsite to volunteer, and raise money through some fun cornhole challenges! Subaru will also be collecting food at their East St location from now until May 5. Please stop in with your canned or dry goods.
 
Adding to the festive ambiance, Pittsfield's own musical sensation, Whiskey City, will provide the perfect backdrop of toe-tapping tunes, ensuring a lively atmosphere throughout the event.
 
But it's not just about food and music - "Feed Our Neighbors" will also feature exciting raffles, offering attendees the chance to win!
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