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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Berkshire Concrete Lawsuit Seeks Damages, Continued Operation

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — Whether Berkshire Concrete can continue excavating after its permit was denied —and if the town is liable for damages — will be decided in a lawsuit the company has filed against the town, planning board and its members.
 
The suit was filed on behalf of Berkshire Concrete Corp., a subsidiary of Petricca Industries, by Jaan G. Rannik of Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook in Superior Court on April 13
 
Berkshire Concrete is suing for damages and wants the Planning Board's permit denial overturned.
 
The company seeks permission to operate on its entire property, and to have any future permit applications granted — unless they violate previous permit conditions and fail to fix them after formal written notice, or if the Mine Safety and Health Administration finds a public health danger requiring new restrictions.
 
It also requests that if a future renewal is denied for a violation and Berkshire Concrete disputes it or claims it didn't have time to fix, operations can continue until a  final decision is made.
 
The company claims the town breached its 1992 contract with Berkshire Concrete and the board exceeded its authority in denying the special permit. 
 
Berkshire Concrete claims that as a direct result of the town's breach of contract it suffered damages of no less than 1.9 million and will continue to incur additional damages. 
 
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