'Play for PINK' Tournament Set for Aug. 14

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Golfers and tennis players form the Berkshire community will swing their clubs and racquets to benefit breast cancer research in the third annual Play for PINK tournament on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Country Club of Pittsfield.

Play for PINK, which stands for Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology and Knowledge, is a grassroots, not-for-profit, charitable network that donates proceeds from sporting events directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The BCRF is a non-profit organization founded by Evelyn H. Lauder. Its mission is to fund clinical and genetic research for the causes, cure and treatment of breast cancer.

Registration for the Country Club of Pittsfield Play for PINK day is open to men and women, golfers, tennis players and card players. A luncheon will take place after the day’s activities. Guests are also welcome for "lunch only," starting at 12:30 p.m. Last year’s event was a sellout, so sports players are encouraged to register early.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses, as well as for individuals.

"We are pleased to support the lifesaving research projects of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation,” said Adeline Ellis, Country Club of Pittsfield Play for PINK chairman. "One hundred percent of our proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation founded by Evelyn Lauder."

Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
12:23PM / Thursday, April 25, 2024

Albert Ingegni III tells the council about how his father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo who died at age 94 in 2020, enjoyed his many years serving the city and told Ingegni to do the same. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's not every day that a citizen is recognized for decades of service to a local board — except for Tuesday.

Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.

"It's not every day that you get to stand before the City Council in honor of a Pittsfield citizen who has dedicated 40 years of his life serving on a board or commission," he said.

"As we say that, I know that there are many people that want to serve on boards and commissions and this office will take any resume that there is and evaluate each person but tonight, we're here to honor Albert Ingegni."

The honoree is currently chair of the ZBA, which handles applicants who are appealing a decision or asking for a variance.

Ingegni said he was thinking on the ride over about his late father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo, who told him to "enjoy every moment of it because it goes really quickly."

"He was right," he said. "Thank you all."

The council accepted $18,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and a  $310,060 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program.