Strong Little Souls Family Funday and Wyndhurst Golf Tournament

Staff Reports08:09AM / Saturday, October 17, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. The fourth annual Strong Little Souls Family Funday brought more than 30 families affected by pediatric cancer together this year at the Cottage Farm of the Berkshires, owned by George and Sheri Haddad.

This year, Haddad Subaru presented Strong Little Souls with an $11,500 donation through the Subaru Share the Love Event. In addition to the financial contribution, George Haddad and the Haddad Subaru team provided volunteer hours, resources and hands-on support to help make the Family Funday possible.

Tables were filled with activities including glitter tattoos, tie-dye shirts and balloon animals.

Children enjoyed bouncy houses, water games and the ever-popular foam pit, while boat rides, ice cream and plush toys kept the excitement going throughout the day.

The celebration continued the following week with the first-ever Strong Little Souls Golf Tournament fundraiser at Wyndhurst Golf Course, sponsored by Haddad Auto Group.

Golfers arrived for check-in to find the course filled with teams and golf carts, each participating in support of children and families whose lives have been impacted by pediatric cancer. Throughout the course, signs honored individual children — those who have been forever affected by pediatric cancer, those currently battling the disease and those who have become survivors.

The tournament featured hole-in-one challenges, silent auctions and "Put & Pour" activities, with proceeds benefiting Strong Little Souls.

Following the tournament, a family-friendly cookout was opened to the public, bringing together families, golfers, volunteers and community supporters.

By the conclusion of the tournament, more than $40,000 had been raised for Strong Little Souls. Of that total, $10,000 was contributed by Haddad Auto Group and Hyundai Hope On Wheels.

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Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to 2025 Assault, Firearm Charges

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04:06PM / Friday, October 16, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man is facing up to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple assault and firearm charges from last year.

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office has reported that on Thursday, Oct. 15, Jarvis L. Chadwell Jr., 20, pleaded guilty to 10 charges and was sentenced to 7 to 9 years in state prison following an incident on Oct. 18, 2025.

Police say that he fired a gun multiple times in a vehicle over an argument, striking the car and nearby home.

"This incident was not just alarming because there was gun violence, but also because it occurred in such close proximity to a school. I will not waver on my stance towards gun violence in our community — gun violence must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said.

"While I am committed to supporting those who need our help with recovery options and courts of hope, we must also protect our children and communities from the threat of violence that can claim lives in an instant. I commend the Pittsfield Police for their response and dedication to quickly solving this crime."

This occurred near Morningside Community School, which was retired at the end of the last academic year.

Charges:

armed assault with intent to murder
attempted assault & battery by discharging a firearm
witness intimidation
malicious destruction of property
resisting arrest
assault and battery on a police officer
illegal possession of a firearm
illegal possession of a large capacity feeding device
possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card
possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony

Probation conditions include a mental health evaluation and aftercare; sign any releases required by probation; and refrain from abuse of the named victim, including threats of violence.

Pittsfield Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation at 65 Cherry St. just before 1 a.m. on that day in 2025. Upon arrival, police say witnesses confirmed hearing a gunshot and observing a man fleeing the area.

"While outside the 65 Cherry Street residence, officers observed a vehicle parked near the neighboring residence with a bullet hole in the windshield and an additional bullet hole in the side of 67 Cherry Street. Based on witness descriptions at the scene, law enforcement was able to quickly locate the Defendant within 30 minutes of the incident," a press release from the DA reads.

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