Pittsfield Pickleball Tourney to Benefit Berkshire Bounty

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Registration is open for the 3rd annual Fun(D)raising Pickleball Tournament, an event organized by local supporters to benefit Berkshire Bounty, a non-profit organization dedicated to combating regional food insecurity through food rescue and distribution.

The round-robin tournament will take place rain or shine on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Bousquet Sport Club in Pittsfield.

Players can compete in two-person teams across two skill brackets: Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced. The entry fee is $120 per team, with 100 percent of the proceeds directly funding Berkshire Bounty’s food security operations.

"These types of benefits are gratifying to our organization and show how our community pulls together. We are so thankful," said Berkshire Bounty co-founders Mark Lefenfeld and Jay Weintraub in a joint statement.

The initiative is supported by various local businesses and organizations, including the Gilson Family Foundation, October Mountain Financial Advisors, Argento & Sons Inc., Beacon Bank, and Berkshire Money Management, among others.

Registration remains open through Sept. 18. Interested participants can sign up or request additional information by contacting Berkshirebountytournament@gmail.com.

 

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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Temporarily Closes

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Holiday Inn & Suites is temporarily shut down, and 101 Restaurant & Bar has closed its doors until further notice. 

The hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, after its last working elevator of three broke down.  The Berkshire Eagle reported that guests were forced to evacuate because an elevator broke down. 

On Wednesday, 101 Restaurant & Bar posted on Facebook that they would close until further notice due to circumstances beyond their control and the closure of the Holiday Inn. 

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We thank you and our staff for your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are able," the owners wrote. 

The central downtown, 12-story hotel has nearly 180 guest rooms.  Massachusetts requires public multi-level buildings and facilities to have elevator access. 

The Holiday Inn recently demolished its crumbling parking garage and is replacing it with a smaller one.  The building at 1 West Street was constructed in 1972; it was formerly known as the Crowne Plaza. 

101 Restaurant opened five years ago within the hotel.  It is owned by John and Tucker McNinch, who formerly operated the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox. 

Signs on the hotel's entrance explain that the doors are temporarily locked.  Anyone with questions is encouraged to call (413) 499-2000. 

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