West Stockbridge Town Election Set May 8

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WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — There is one race on the ballot for a seat on the Select Board this year. 
 
Incumbent Kathleen Keresey is being challenged by Jon A. Piasecki for the three-year seat. 
 
Keresey, a former member of the Finance Committee, was elected unopposed in 2020. She is a film and video producer.
 
Piasecki, a landscape architect, has served on the Conservation Commission and Planning Board. 
 
Running unopposed are Eugene Dellea for moderator; Michelle Laramee-Jenny for Board of Assessors; Mary Korte Kinmond for Cemetery Commission; Andrew Fudge for tree warden; Christopher Tonini for Planning Board; David Finck for Board of Health; Andrew Potter for library Trustee; Robert Salernor and Steve Sautman for two seats on the Finance Committee, and Karl Cooper, Wayne Cooper, Elizabeth Digrigoli and Paul Faggioni for five constable positions. 
 
Voters will also decide whether to have the town clerk and collector be appointed positions. These two questions had to be approved at the May 1 annual town meeting to take effect. No appointments would be made until the current incumbents have completed or vacated their terms. Neither position is up for election this year. 
 
The town election will be held Monday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Town Hall gymnasium. 

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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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