Berkshire Family YMCA Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

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LENOX, Mass. — Berkshire Family YMCA announced its 25th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser, held in tandem with a Cornhole Tournament for families, taking place on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa in Lenox.

The event is proudly supported by Silver Sponsor Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners, Inc. and Bronze Sponsor Smith, Watson & Company, LLP. A shotgun start for golfers is scheduled for 12:00 PM.

Sponsorship opportunities and team registrations are open through August 5.

Proceeds from the event will directly support the Y's scholarship program, which distributes nearly $300,000 in financial aid annually to remove financial barriers for individuals and families in need.

"At the Y, we believe no one should be turned away due to an inability to pay," said Christian Bianchi, CEO/Executive Director of Berkshire Family YMCA. "This event isn't just about sports—it's about coming together as a community to support our neighbors and create real impact."

For more information, to register a team, or to sponsor the event, visit https://bfymca.org/2025-golf-tournament-cornhole-tournament. Email inquiries to Christian Bianchi, CEO/Executive Director of Berkshire Family YMCA, at cbianchi@bfymca.org.

More Details:

Register or Sponsor: Visit https://bfymca.org/2025-golf-tournament-cornhole-tournament
Lunch Provided: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Golf Tournament Time: Shotgun start at 12:00 PM
Golf Tournament Includes: Golf Cart, Raffles, Swag Bag, Beverage Tickets
Cornhole Tournament - the competition for families starts at 12:30 PM
Cornhole Tournament Includes: Swag Bag, Ice Cream Social, and Day pass for Miraval indoor & outdoor pool and yard games following the tournament + winners receive a custom cornhole board

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Pittsfield Council Revisiting DEI Office Restructure

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 restructure 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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