Rotary Club of Pittsfield Announces Kagan Award Recipients

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Sheri L. Quinn and Anthony C. Mazzeo are the 40th recipients of the Rotary Club of Pittsfield's prestigious Dr. David B. Kagan Award.

This award was established in 1977 in memory of Dr. David B. Kagan, a long-time Pittsfield Rotarian and community citizen. The award has been given annually to one female and one male from Central Berkshire each year who have made significant contributions to their community through volunteer activities. The nominees are not necessarily high-profile individuals, but persons who have provided service above self to others. The recipients represent the highest standards of the Judeo-Christian ethic, which is the basis of the award.

Quinn was born and raised in Berkshire County, where her family ties and responsibilities kept her close to home. She is a CPA and a partner in the firm of Fenton Quinn, PC, in Pittsfield. She started as an intern at the firm in 1983 and became a partner in 1994, having obtained degrees in accounting from Berkshire Community College and the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.  At the same time she became a partner in the CPA firm, she began as a board member at the Berkshire County Kids Place and Violence Prevention Center. She served as treasurer most of those years and remains very active on the board to this day.  She also serves on the board of the Coolidge Hill Foundation, making grants to organizations that serve primarily children and the disabled.  She serves on the board of Feronia Forward, whose mission is to provide a year-round venue for children to learn the importance of sustainable forestry. In addition to these three boards, she also serves as one of two representatives from the Kids Place board on the Hillcrest Foundation Board, ensuring the Kids Place a voice at the table for ongoing communication and support.  

Quinn and her husband of 24 years, Matt, reside in New Ashford. They have two grown daughters and a new grandson.

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.