Market 32, Price Chopper, Freihofer's Partner in Support of Alzheimer's Association

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper and trade partner Freihofer's Baking Co. are raising money to end Alzheimer's dementia, a degenerative brain disease for which there is currently no cure and is expected to impact even more Americans as the population of those age 65 and older increases.

During May and June, a $.10 donation will be made to the Alzheimer's Association with each purchase of specific Freihofer's products, specially marked with shelf tags in most stores.

"It's estimated that 6.9 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's dementia," said Pam Cerrone, Market 32 and Price Chopper's director of community relations. "Funding is vital for research and clinical trials that are key to developing better treatment, prevention, and outcomes. Our partnership with Freihofer's allows our customers to join us in providing hope to those with Alzheimer's and their loved ones.

"The progress we've made in recent years around detection, diagnosis and treatment is undeniable, but we have much more to do," said Beth Smith-Boivin, executive director of the Alzheimer's Association Northeastern New York Chapter. "We are so thankful to Market32, Price Chopper, and Freihofer's Baking Co. for their continued support and investment in our cause. This partnership not only raises Alzheimer's awareness but is a powerful reminder to those living with dementia and their caregivers that we are deeply committed to their well-being. We are here in their communities, ready to provide the essential information, resources, and support they need to navigate this challenging journey."

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Pittsfield Considers Changes to Committee Clerks, Including Pay

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires.com
12:19PM / Tuesday, October 13, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Do you have the experience and will to clerk city meetings?

The Ordinances and Rules subcommittee last M supported code changes that reduce the number of meeting clerks by one and increase pay. Two clerks of committees would be paid $5,000 per year for multiple monthly meetings.

"I think reorganization of this is good. I do worry a little bit that sometimes five committees is a lot, but I think I’m going to vote for this," member Kathy Amuso said.

"I think we kind of left out some of our clerks with the pay raises, and so this was on my radar for next budget season, so I think doing something earlier is better."

The subcommittee unanimously supported Council President Earl Persip III's petition to amend Chapter 16, Human Resources, and Article 6, Clerk of Committees. The aim is to have more consistency.

Clerks are currently paid around $2,800 annually for administrative and organizational support to City Council committees. This includes preparing the meeting agendas, handling documents, ensuring they are posted properly to meet Open Meeting Law, mailing hearing notifications, and taking minutes.

With these changes:

Clerks would be appointed by the City Council biannually, rather than annually.
One clerk is responsible for committees on ordinances and rules, public services and utilities, public buildings and maintenance, and community and economic development.
The second clerk is responsible for committees on public health and safety, the audit, Committee of the Whole (including budget hearings), traffic, finance, and ad hoc committees.

The current code, Section 2-26, has three clerks splitting the committees, appointed yearly in January.

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