Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Holiday Donation Match Campaign

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity has announced a 1-to-1 matching donation campaign for the holiday season, offering donors the opportunity to double their contributions. 
 
An anonymous supporter has pledged to match all donations up to $6,000 as part of the campaign, which runs through the holiday season, starting on #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3.
 
Donations made through the campaign's online platform (donorbox.org/home-for-the-holidays-match) will directly support Habitat for Humanity's efforts to build affordable housing in Berkshire County.
 
"This match challenge by a longtime supporter means so much to our team, volunteers, homeowners, and the community," said Habitat CEO Carolyn Valli. "It's an incredible gift for the program, just in time for #GivingTuesday."
 
The organization is currently completing four condominium units on Pittsfield's West Side and plans to construct six more units in Pittsfield by 2025. Habitat is also preparing for the first phase of the Prosperity Way community in Housatonic, which will include ten single-family homes.
 
"Every dollar we raise will help keep these homes affordable for local residents," Valli added.
 
The campaign aims to provide critical funding for these housing projects while encouraging community engagement during the holiday giving season.

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New Trial Denied for Caius Veiovis

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Caius Veiovis' request for a new trial was denied.

Veiovis, now 46, was one of three men convicted in the murder of David Glasser, Edward Frampton, and Robert Chadwell in 2011.  He is also known as Roy Gutfinski. 

In 2014, he was sentenced to three consecutive life terms for the alleged kidnapping, killing, and dismembering of the Pittsfield men. They were last seen at a city apartment shared by Glasser and Frampton on Aug. 28, 2011; their dismembered bodies were found in Becket that September.

According to AP News, Veiovis told the jury, "I'll see you in hell" after the conviction. 

On Tuesday, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office reported that following a final hearing held on June 26, 2026, Justice Michael D. Ricciuti issued an order on Oct. 23, 2026, denying Veiovis's motion for post-conviction relief. 

The motion had requested a new trial based chiefly on claims of ineffective assistance by his trial attorney and newly discovered evidence.

Post-conviction relief is a legal process that allows a convicted person to challenge a criminal conviction or sentence in the trial court after direct appeals have ended or were not filed.

"District Attorney Capeless' unwavering commitment to pursuing justice and ensuring it is maintained in this case has been truly remarkable," District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said. 

"His efforts in handling this difficult and complex criminal matter have helped make Berkshire County a safer place."

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