Pittsfield Track & Field Games Set for Saturday

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Daniel Bianchi and Department of Community Development Recreation Program have announced the return of the Pittsfield Track and Field Games.  

The city has teamed up with Berkshire Lightning, the Berkshire Running Center and the YMCA, for this free program that introduces and teaches youth the basics of track and field including warmups and several running and field components.

"This is another great opportunity to go outdoors and be active," Bianchi said. "This summer we have already offered two free youth-based events: Just for Kicks and Sticks for Kids, as well as providing summer playground monitors and the family friendly outdoor movies at Clapp Park. I encourage everyone to take advantage of these free programs.  

"They are put on by professionals and offer great venues to try something new. A big thanks to all the programmers participating in the Track and Field Games for the third year."

Pittsfield Track and Field Games will take place Saturday, July 26, for children ages 6 to 14 at the Taconic High School track, 96 Valentine Road. Registration and warmups begin at 9 a.m. with events beginning at 9:30.

For more information, contact Rebecca Tefft, recreation activities coordinator, at 413-499-9370 or email parks@pittsfieldch.com or follow @MayorBianchi on twitter.

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.