“James Basciani of Montgomery prepared the following food: A variety of colorful autumn foods, including three different kinds of sweet potatoes (orange, white and purple flesh); three different kinds of beets (golden, candy and red); and brussel sprouts,” wrote Sharon Rudnitzky of Haydenville.

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Emily Thurlow was named assistant editor in 2025. She oversees the arts and features pages for the Daily Hampshire Gazette and Greenfield Recorder. She's also the editor of the Valley Advocate. An award-winning...