Berkshire United Way Plans Event in Great Barrington

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PITTSFIELD, Mass – Berkshire United Way is hosting a cocktail reception on Monday, November 17, 5:00 PM at Crissey Farm, 424 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA. The event will provide an opportunity for business and community leaders, donors and interested individuals to learn about the impact of Berkshire United Way and our partner organizations on community needs and priorities in South County.

As Berkshire United Way continues its transition to a community impact model, it has expanded its mission to include mobilizing resources to address priority community needs. During 2008, the United Way engaged with over 200 individuals to inform them of the new model, which demands accountability for community change. Kristine Hazzard, President & CEO of Berkshire United Way will present an update on this process. To highlight the significance of this new strategy and its effect in the quality of life in the Berkshires, Lannie Moore, Executive Director of Railroad Street Youth Project, a funding partner of BUW, will discuss the impact of RSYP in the community.

Due to the generosity of South County corporate sponsors, there is no change for this event. However, advance reservations are required. Please reply to Mary Ryan at mmryan@berkshireunitedway.com or 442-6948, ext. 104 no later than November 12.

Berkshire United Way is a private non-profit organization committed to improving people’s lives by leading, collaborating and mobilizing resources to address community needs in Berkshire County. For more information, please visit www.berkshireunitedway.com.
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Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Holds Awards Banquet

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Friday honored outstanding contributors to the Berkshire County sports scene at its third annual Awards Dinner at the Polish Falcon Club.
 
The foundation supports youth sports throughout the county each year.
 
In 2025-26, those donations totaled more than $30,000 to groups ranging from youth football and cheerleading programs, Pittsfield Little League, Northern Berkshire Softball and the Pittsfield Boys and Girls Club Recreation Therapy Program, to name a few.
 
Funds raised by the foundation also go to support its annual Vera Barborotta Memorial Sportsman Scholarship, which this year went to Lee High School graduate Joey Abderhalden and Taconic grad Madeline Harrington.
 
Two other recently graduated high school standout athletes were recognized as winners of the Al Bianchi Memorial Athletes of the Year: Madison McCarthy and Cooper Calvert, both of Wahconah Regional High School.
 
Pittsfield High School girls basketball coach Kristy Conyers and Hoosac Valley boys basketball coach Matt Larabee received the foundation's Coach of the Year Awards.
 
John Castonguay received the Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Living Legend Award. A.J. Ziter took home the Connie Bianchi Memorial Award of Merit. And Mark Moulton rounded out the honorees with the foundation's Volunteer of the Year Award.
 
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