Berkshire Family YMCA Welcomes Interim CEO and Executive Director

02:13PM / Monday, November 27, 2023Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Family YMCA announced the appointment of Christian Bianchi as its new Interim CEO and Executive Director.

Bianchi, a member of the Berkshire Family YMCA Board and current Director of Development at The Brien Center, will begin his new role on Dec. 11.

According to a press release, Christian Bianchi brings experience and a deep commitment to community service. His expertise in organizational development and fundraising will guide the Berkshire Family YMCA towards its future goals.

"We are thrilled to welcome Christian Bianchi as our new Interim CEO and Executive Director," said Adam Kelpetar, Chair of the Berkshire Family YMCA Board. "His passion for community work and proven leadership expertise makes him the ideal person to lead our organization into its next chapter."

Christian Bianchi will overlap with the outgoing CEO and Executive Director, Jessica Rumlow, to ensure a seamless transition. This collaboration will maintain the continuity of leadership and the strategic direction of the Berkshire Family YMCA.

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Pittsfield Now Has 3 Splash Pads

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
01:26PM / Sunday, August 09, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— New facilities are coming to city parks.

A splash pad is now running at Durant Park, and a mini-pitch soccer field will be installed at Crane Park this fall. During the last Parks Commission meeting, Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath delivered project updates.

"We want to see these parks utilized. This is all about healthy Pittsfield," he said during the commission's July 21 meeting.

"Let's activate our parks and use the commission to really sensibly look at other improvements."

This is Pittsfield's third splash pad, the others at Clapp Park and The Common. Constructed by Baskin Builders, the outdoor water attraction is button-operated and has a variety of water elements for different ages.

The facility soft-opened recently, and Pittsfield plans to host a formal ribbon-cutting this month with the Westside Legends and Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity.

"That project went really well, and we're really looking forward to offering a splash pad down at that great little park," McGrath said.

Durant Park, a 2.1-acre park at 30 John St., also hosts a 4,750-square-foot playground, basketball court, softball field, picnic area, and sitting areas. It is located in the heart of the West Side neighborhood and is within walking distance of many households.

In December, the City Council accepted $215,980 from the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to install a stormwater treatment system on Francis Avenue and a splash pad at the park. BRPC agreed with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program to administer the funds.

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