Market 32, Price Chopper Fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy Association

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper have announced the launch of an in-store fundraising campaign to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

Throughout July, customers can contribute to MDA's life-changing work by rounding up their change at checkout at all 129 store locations. Market 32 and Price Chopper will match donations, up to $10,000.

The funds raised will help MDA advance its vital mission to empower people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases through advocacy, research, and care. MDA funds groundbreaking research and provides access to critical care services, helping thousands of families navigate the challenges of neuromuscular diseases with strength and hope.

"We're proud to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the families it serves," said Pam Cerrone, Market 32 and Price Chopper director of community relations. "This campaign reflects our ongoing commitment to charitable causes throughout the communities we serve, and gives Market 32 and Price Chopper customers a chance to turn everyday shopping into something meaningful by helping those living with a neuromuscular disease lead fuller, more independent lives."

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Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Residents demanded the right to speak but the agenda did not include public comment. Amy Musante holds a sign saying the town now as '$20,000 less for a police station.'

DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board signed the sale on the last of what had been known as the Bardin property Monday even as a handful of residents demanded the right to speak against the action.

The quitclaim deed transfers the nine acres to Thomas and Esther Balardini, who purchased the two other parcels in Dalton. They were the third-highest bidders at $31,500. Despite this, the board awarded them the land in an effort to keep the property intact.

"It's going to be an ongoing battle but one I think that has to be fought [because of] the disregard for the taxpayers," said Dicken Crane, the high bidder at $51,510.

"If it was personal I would let it go, but this affects everyone and backing down is not in my nature."

Crane had appealed to the board to accept his bid during two previous meetings. He and others opposed to accepting the lower bid say it cost the town $20,000. After the meeting, Crane said he will be filing a lawsuit and has a citizen's petition for the next town meeting with over 100 signatures.

Three members of the board — Chair Robert Bishop Jr., John Boyle, and Marc Strout — attended the 10-minute meeting. Members Anthony Pagliarulo and Daniel Esko previously expressed their disapproval of the sale to the Balardinis.

Pagliarulo voted against the sale but did sign the purchase-and-sale agreement earlier this month. His reasoning was the explanation by the town attorney during an executive session that, unlike procurement, where the board is required to accept the lowest bid for services, it does have some discretion when it comes to accepting bids in this instance.

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