Letter: Police Union Endorses Caccaviello for District Attorney

Letter to the Editor03:00PM / Monday, July 30, 2018Print Story | Email Story

To the Editor:

The IBPO Local 447 (Pittsfield Police Officers Union) and IBPO Local 447S (Pittsfield Police Superior Officers Union) formally endorse Paul Caccaviello for the office of Berkshire County district attorney.

There are a number of reasons for our endorsement with the most obvious being that his experience with the criminal justice system in Berkshire County and particularly the district attorney's office are unmatched by any of the other candidates seeking election. Many members of both unions have worked closely with DA Caccaviello for the past 25-plus years. He has worked as a prosecutor in the district court, Jury of Six, Berkshire Superior Court, and ultimately as the first assistant district attorney under David Capeless.

We have worked closely with Caccaviello in preparation for numerous trials as well as during major investigations including but not limited to shootings and homicides. He has always demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, knowledge, and integrity throughout our working relationship. The partnerships that he has developed with Berkshire County law enforcement during his career will ensure his success as district attorney.

There is no doubt in our minds that each decision made by Caccaviello as DA and each case prosecuted by his office will be done so with justice and the public safety of Berkshire County being the top priorities. Caccaviello has demonstrated time and again that he is a person who can be trusted and will always do what is "right" with no hidden agenda. He is a lifelong resident of Berkshire County and a devoted husband and father. He is not only a person whom you would want to call district attorney but more importantly whom you would want to call a neighbor and a friend.

Caccaviello's professional accomplishments are numerous and speak to the training and experience that he has accumulated in over 25 years of service. During his tenure as first assistant district attorney, Caccaviello has helped to assemble and manage an office of top-level prosecutors, victim advocates and office personnel who possess the skill, compassion and high ethical standards that are required to effectively prosecute criminal cases and stand up for the victims of crimes in our community.

Dedicated, professional, compassionate, unwavering and fair are a few of the words that members of our unions have used to describe Acting DA Caccaviello. We know that he will stand for justice as your district attorney and we are proud to offer our endorsement.

IBPO Local 447 President Andrew Couture,
Vice President Jacob Barbour,
Secretary John Bassi, Treasurer John Mazzeo

IBPO Local 447S President Matthew Hill,
Vice President Michael Grady, Secretary & Treasurer Mark Trapani

Pittsfield, Mass.

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Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

12:05PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.

This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.

The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.

DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.

"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths.

"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."

Measles is very contagious. However, the risk to most people in Massachusetts is low because the vaccination rate in the state is high. People who are not immune and visited any of the locations on the following dates and times may be at risk for developing measles.

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