PITTSFIELD – The Cianbro Charitable Foundation recently awarded Cianchette Brothers scholarships to 26 outstanding college students, who are children of Cianbro team members.

Cianbro founders Ival “Bud” Cianchette and Kenneth Cianchette joined Alan Burton, vice president of human resource, safety and health, and other Cianbro team members at a reception honoring the winners and their families, who live in the company’s northern New England region.

With a total of $50,000 in scholarships awarded this year, 2006 marks the seventh year of the Cianchette Brothers Scholarship program.

Local students chosen were Ashley Hanmer of Dixfield, Kathryn Hinds of Farmington, Rebecca Moore of Winthrop, Teri Slawek of Weld, Caitlin Stauder of Paris and Samuel Wagg of Madison. The students attend a variety of colleges.

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