Bart Raser from Carr Hardware and Jason McCandless Superintendent of Pittsfield Public Schools. PITTSFIELD, Mass. Carr Hardware s Round-up for the Schools campaign donated over $8,500 in personal protective equipment to three local school districts. We are a community business that believes in giving back, it s just part of our core culture, President of Carr Hardware Bart Raser said. Our kids and schools need our help more than ever and school safety is paramount. We are thrilled to be in a position to do our part and appreciative of the generosity of our customers who supported our teachers and our students. Tuesday, Carr Hardware representatives made the rounds and delivered PPE to three local school districts: North Adams Public Schools, Lee Public Schools and Pittsfield Public Schools.