Local Chefs Competition to Benefit the Berkshire Food Project

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Food Project, a nonprofit organization providing nutritious meals daily to those facing food insecurity, announced that local chefs will compete to create small plates — or "super bites" on Friday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Greylock Works.
 
Tickets are $100 and include a sample of all bites, a drink, food-themed music by Gabe Besaw's Rebel Beat Sound System, and one vote for their favorite dish. 
 
"The highlight of the evening is the competition between local chefs using ingredients commonly found in the Berkshire Food Project pantry," said Mariah Forstmann, Berkshire Food Project board member and Super Bite chair. "The event will support the continuation of Berkshire Food Project's efforts to provide over 200 nutritious meals a day in a community setting to those facing food insecurity."
 
In addition to the chefs' challenge, Super Bite will feature a silent auction with "one-of-a-kind experiences" and a cash bar. 
 
Doors open at 6; tickets are only available in advance and can be purchased at Berkshire Food Project.
 
Individuals who wish to support Berkshire Food Project but cannot attend may make a tax-deductible contribution.
 
Chefs competing in the 2025 Super Bite include Brian Alberg of Brian Alberg Catering; Meghan Daly of Steeple City Social; Ety Mundeke-Atwood of Tourists; Justin Forstmann of Casita; Brian "Swifty" Josephs of Door Prize; Tu Le of State Food & Drink; Kevin Orcutt of Mezze; Aaron Oster of AOK Berkshire BBQ; Kevin Kelly of After Hours; Leah Guadagnoli of Fancy Feast Supper Club and more. 
 
All of the chefs and servers are donating their time and talent in support of the Berkshire Food Project mission.
 
This event is made possible with the sponsorship of Avela Floral, Baldor, Casita, Greylock Works, MS Walker, Oz Wine Co., and others.

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Emily Moulton Named NAPS Marion B. Kelley Teacher of the Year

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools announced and honors this year's recipient of the Marion B. Kelley Teacher of the Year award, Ms. Emily Moulton.
 
On Tuesday, June 16, Moulton was recognized by Superintendent Timothy Callahan during a Drury High School faculty meeting. She was presented with a commemorative certificate and a gift certificate for $200 for school classroom supplies.
 
This award, named in honor of Marion B. Kelley, a former North Adams teacher and principal, is presented to teachers in recognition of their dedicated, skillful teaching, understanding of children, and exemplification of the "ideal" teacher, stated a press release.
 
Mrs. Kelley taught in the North Adams school system from 1929 until 1936 when she married and had to leave the school system because state law prohibited married women from teaching. She rejoined the school system as a teacher in 1945 and retired in 1978 as principal of Haskins and Johnson schools.
 
Moulton holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from MCLA and a Masters in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. A Drury High School graduate, Moulton was hired as a Special Education Teacher at Drury in September of 2021. In addition to teaching, Moulton has participated in grant-funded teams, basketball coaching, and after-school and summer leadership roles.
 
During the 2025-2026 school year, Moulton launched a new Special Education Transition program at Drury, and according to one colleague: 
 
"she has made amazing strides with the students. She maintains high expectations for every student while pairing those expectations with equally high levels of support." 
 
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