Red Tee Tournament To Benefit Berkshire United Way

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Red Tee Tournament Committee announced the Second Annual Red Tee Tournament.  
 
This women's golf event, sponsored by Berkshire Money Management, will be held on Monday, June 10 at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield.  Proceeds from the tournament will be divided between Berkshire United Way and Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center.
 
"The Red Tee was the first tournament of its kind in the region. I'm thrilled that as part of our 100th year celebration, Berkshire United Way is leading this great day once again," said Berkshire United Way President and CEO Tom Bernard.  "We are happy to partner with Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center this year and especially honored to be able to direct the proceeds toward programs with a focus on women and girls."
 
The all-women golf event raised $25,000 last year in its inaugural year.  Berkshire Money Management returns as the lead sponsor this year.  Other sponsors include: The Donald C. McGraw Foundation and Black Rock Foundation; Cohen Kinne Valicenti and Cook and Synagex Modern IT. 
 
"We are delighted to partner with the Red Tee Tournament and Berkshire United Way for this event. Being a part of this tournament will help us in our mission of empowering children, youth, and families with a special emphasis on girls across Berkshire County. Thank you for this amazing opportunity and everyone's support." echoed Kelly Marion, Chief Executive Officer of the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center.
 
The all-women golf event raised $25,000 last year in its inaugural year.  Berkshire Money Management returns as the lead sponsor this year.  Other sponsors include: The Donald C. McGraw Foundation and Black Rock Foundation; Cohen Kinne Valicenti and Cook and Synagex Modern IT.   
 
Many of the inaugural golf teams are returning for the second year of the tournament, featuring once again 27 teams playing in a scramble format and a post golf networking event, open to the public. Shotgun start is at 9 a.m. and the post-tournament reception will be 4-6 p.m. and is included in the $150 player registration fee. For non-players, $50 tickets for the networking social hour will be sold separately. The networking event will feature DJ BFG, dinner, raffles and a cash bar.   
 
"We will once again feature swag bags for the players, a DJ at the after party and other surprises to make this one of the coolest golf tournaments that you'll ever be a part of, not to mention the women empowerment factor," said Jen Glockner, chair of the Red Tee Committee. "This is not your father's or grandfather's golf tournament.  It's a great day to focus on women and all that these nonprofits do to help women and girls in our community." 
 
There are seven slots left for teams.  To sign up and for sponsorship information, go to Red Tee Tournament | Berkshire United Way.  

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Adams Man Convicted in Murder of Stephanie Olivieri

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An Adams man was found guilty in the 2019 murder of 32-year-old Stephanie Olivieri, a Pittsfield native and mother of two.
 
A jury found Tyler Sumner, 30, guilty on Friday of murder in the first degree and possession of ammunition without a Firearm Identification Card.
 
The trial was held in Berkshire Superior Court. Judge Francis Flannery will schedule sentencing.
 
"Today justice was served in the tragic death of an innocent bystander, Stephanie Olivieri; however, this guilty verdict will do nothing to bring her back," said Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue. "Tyler Sumner murdered Ms. Olivieri while she sat in a car filled with gifts and decorations for her child's birthday. She was preparing to celebrate a wonderful event when her life was ruthlessly cut short."
 
Olivieri, who had been living in Yonkers, N.Y., was found sitting in her running car on Columbus Avenue when police responded to reports of masked men near South John Street and heard gunshots on the way.
 
The officers found Olivieri gasping for breath and blood running down the right side of her head. She was treated by emergency medical services and then transported to Berkshire Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead. The Chief Medical Examiner found the cause of her death to be a homicide caused by wounds sustained from a bullet to her head.
 
Multiple individuals testified that they believed Sumner was targeting an individual living in the area of the shooting and that Olivieri was not the intended target.
 
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