Market 32 Red Kettle Campaign Raises Money for Salvation Army

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SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Market 32/Price Chopper stores announced that $618,000 was raised during the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign, which took place over six weeks in November and December 2024.

Bell ringers were stationed at store locations across New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

The funds collected are designated to support Salvation Army programs that provide food assistance, shelter, and emergency relief services.

Pam Cerrone, Director of Community Relations for Market 32/Price Chopper, stated:

"Every donation made at our stores has a direct impact, allowing The Salvation Army to provide hope and assistance to those who need it most. We're proud of our longstanding partnership and incredibly grateful to our customers for stepping up and supporting their important work and making a difference in the lives of so many."

Major Kevin Stoops, Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army, Empire State Division, indicated:

"Our continued Red Kettle partnership with Price Chopper and Market 32, and the continued generosity of their customers and bell ringing volunteers makes it possible for The Salvation Army to help those most in need throughout the year. The funds raised in the Red Kettles stay in the local communities to support families and individuals through Salvation Army programs and services like food pantries, holiday and emergency assistance programs, youth and senior programs, and more. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this Red Kettle campaign a success."

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Pittsfield Council Revisiting DEI Office Rename

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
04:11PM / Tuesday, October 13, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The conversation about the DEI office renaming that was halted by a charter objection will resume on Tuesday.

The City Council will discuss a request from Mayor Peter Marchetti to rename the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

It proposes to rename the DEI office to the Office of Equity, Access, and Opportunity and merge the Human Rights Commission and Affirmative Action Committee into an Equity, Access and Opportunity Commission.

The Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee supported the changes in August, and in September, Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham delayed the vote with a charter objection.

Pittsfield's City Code prohibits charter states that "if a single member present objects to the taking of the vote, the vote shall be postponed until the next meeting of the city council." It also stipulates that at least four members must object if it is an emergency measure.

Cunningham also submitted a petition, which was referred to O&R under Rule 27, to replace the DEI Office and the Human Rights Commission with an equity, access, and opportunity coordinator in the Department of Community Development, with formal complaints and Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action functions assigned to Human Resources.

At the last meeting, he spent more than an hour querying the mayor and chief diversity officer about functions and effectiveness of the department, wanting more quantitative data. Cunningham proposed an ordinance that he says keeps Pittsfield's commitment to equity, access, and opportunity, "refocuses it on measurable results for our residents, and delivers it at a fraction of the current cost."

Under this petition, the equity, access, and opportunity coordinator would be a $60,000 to $80,000 per year position.

The DEI Office's fiscal year 2027 budget was about $200,000 after cuts during budget season; $106,700 for the chief diversity officer and $58,000 for the administrative assistant. The coordinator would be appointed by the director of community development and the mayor.

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