Berkshire DA’s Office Receives Over $200,000 in Grant Funding

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office has been awarded $206,779.58 in grant funding to support community initiatives, training, and equipment. District Attorney Timothy J. Shugrue stated, “I am thrilled to receive this grant funding once again. This funding enhances community programs and strengthens law enforcement training and resources. These grants are essential in allowing my office to proactively support initiatives that build protective factors in youth and create safer communities for everyone in the Berkshires.”

Shugrue also thanked Representative Smitty Pignatelli, who served as a State Representative from 2003 to 2024. “Smitty’s dedicated advocacy for our office, and county as a whole, has played a vital role in securing grant funding for our community. These grants bring investments back to the Berkshires which at times can be overlooked.”

The grant funding will be primarily used to fund youth community programing; provide community training surrounding law enforcement topics; fund training for Berkshire District Attorney staff and the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit; and provide equipment for the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office.