The team was given a ride around the city's downtown on a fire truck.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city recognized the success of its Little League all-star team on Tuesday.
The team loaded onto the city's ladder truck that was driven around the downtown with them on the back, with sirens blaring and hands waving, led by a police escort, another fire engine, and the fire chief. The trip ended at City Hall where Mayor Linda Tyer was waiting to greet them all.
"We are all so proud of them," Tyer said.
One by one the players got off the truck, slapping hands with Fire Chief Robert Czerwinski and the mayor, while parents snapped photos and took video. City Councilors Peter White, Earl Persip, Peter Marchetti, Melissa Mazzeo, Kevin Morandi, and Christopher Connell, and City Clerk Michele Benjamin were on hand with high fives and words of congratulations.
The group them filled the City Council chambers where at the state of the City Council meeting, Tyer read a proclamation honoring them.
"Pittsfield is fortunate enough to be the home to a variety of sports teams with talented, dedicated, hardworking young athletes. The Pittsfield American Little League all-star team is an excellent example of this talent," Tyer said, and detailed the team's path to becoming state champions and representing the city on a national level.
"This team symbolized the values of perseverance and teamwork."
The team had a magical run as it came just one game short of going to Williamsport, Pa., and representing all of New England at the Little League World Series. The team worked its way all the way to Bristol, R.I., representing Massachusetts and went 3-0 into the final game. But, in a rainy final game, broadcasted on ESPN, Pittsfield was knocked out of the tournament.
During that run, they were local heroes and all eyes were on the team. Signs had popped up throughout the downtown rooting for the team. The Beacon Cinema held watch parties. And buses were organized to transport residents to the game and back. The youth had become the talk of the city.
And while the team may have not won the entire tournament, the city is still very proud of the team.
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Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service
By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
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.
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.
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