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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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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