Market 32, Price Chopper Customers Support United Way

11:57AM / Saturday, May 16, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A recent in-store round-up campaign raised $48,434 for United Way.

The fundraiser ran throughout March across all store locations and invited customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout. Customers raised an impressive $38,434, while the company added $10,000.

The funds raised will go to local chapters across the entire Market 32 and Price Chopper footprint, helping United Way support programs that improve education, financial stability, and health resources.

"These results show what's possible when a community moves together with purpose," said Market 32 and Price Chopper president Blaine Bringhurst, who presented a check to the organization on Friday. "Day after day, our customers chose to participate, and that steady momentum turned into meaningful support for United Way and the vital work they lead locally. We're incredibly grateful to our customers for stepping up in such a simple yet powerful way to support our neighbors."

Through this partnership, United Way will be able to invest in initiatives that address critical community needs and create pathways to long-term stability for individuals and families.

"The support Market 32 and Price Chopper, along with their customers, showed throughout March has been tremendous. We are incredibly grateful to every customer who thought of a neighbor in need and chose to round up at the register," said Peter Gannon, president and CEO of United Way of the Greater Capital Region, one of the chapters receiving funds through the campaign. "Those small acts of kindness add up to significant impact. Families in our region are navigating difficult challenges, and this support allows United Way to respond where the need is greatest. We celebrate Market 32 and Price Chopper's commitment to community and the compassion their customers demonstrate by supporting neighbors locally."

The round-up campaign is part of Market 32 and Price Chopper's ongoing commitment to community impact, including support for local nonprofit partners.

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Units Available at Lee's New Eagle Mill Housing Development

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
01:57PM / Tuesday, October 27, 2026

It's took more than a decade to bring the Eagle Lofts to fruition in the former Eagle mill.

LEE, Mass. — Hearthway wants community members to know there are three-bedroom units available at The Lofts at Eagle Mill with little to no waitlist.

The apartments at 73 West Center St. recently came online in the historic building on the banks of the Housatonic River after more than a decade of work. The first tenants began moving in last week.

Three-bedroom units are less than $2,000 per month for those who meet income requirements.

"These units are $1,855 a month with hot water included. To qualify, applicants must be under the 60 percent AMI income limit by household size and be able to afford the rent," the affordable housing provider wrote in a communication on Monday.

"Mobile vouchers are welcomed."

A ribbon was cut at the former paper mill over the summer for 56 one- to three-bedroom, mixed-income units in the heart of downtown.

According to a chart provided by Hearthway, 60 percent area median income is $55,320 per year for a one person household, $63,240 a year for a two-person household, $71,160 a year for a three-person household, and $79,020 a year for a four-person household.

Applications are available in English and Spanish. They can submitted via email to leasing@hearthway.org, drop off to the main office at 1 Fenn St in Pittsfield, fax to 413-403-2710, or USPS mail to P.O. Box 1180, Pittsfield, MA 01202-1180.