Berkshire United Way Hires New Youth Development Coordinator

PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Berkshire United Way has hired a new coordinator of Youth Development. 

Nataly Garzon, a 2014 Williams College graduate, will work across Berkshire County to increase opportunities for youth to build aspirations for a bright future. Garzon will also lead the efforts of Face the Facts – reduce teen pregnancy, a community coalition which aims to continue to drive down the teen birth rate across the county.

“Nataly is a great addition to our team, we’re excited to have her,” Kristine Hazzard, president and CEO at Berkshire United Way, said. “She’s perfectly positioned to help local youth learn how to make healthy decisions regarding sexuality and substance use – which will enable more youth to graduate high school and move on toward financially stable and successful lives.”

Garzon graduated from Williams College with a bachelor of arts degree with honors in history and political science. Born in Colombia, Garzon moved to New York City with her family when she was in elementary school. While at Williams Garzon also spent a year abroad at Oxford University. She has held many leadership positions at Williams, including working to improve the living experience of underprivileged and minority students, and she was co-president of the Purple Mountain Valley Scholars, a peer-mentoring program that paired incoming freshmen with upperclassmen mentors. 

Garzon was also involved with the Minority Coalition through VISTA, the Latino group on campus. This leadership experience with the Latino and minority student groups at Williams College will help position her to address the needs of youth in an increasingly diverse Berkshire County.

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.