On August 10th, 2023 District Attorney Timothy J. Shugrue held a press conference announcing the spending plan for the Safer Communities Grant award. The Berkshire District Attorney office received $99,933.99 in grant award funds which will be split between Community Engagement efforts and Law enforcement suppression.
Recipients of the grant award funds include Reid Middle School, Roots Rising, and the North Berkshire School Housing Project. The Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force will also receive funds to increase patrols and purchase needed equipment.
