image description — Crosby fourth-graders submission of 'Flurry Fighter' will be placed on a District 1 snowplow.

Crosby Students Have Winning Name for MassDOT Snowplow

04:29PM / Saturday, January 21, 2023Print Story | Email Story

The name will be a decal on the side of the truck this winter season.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Look out for the Flurry Fighter this winter season.

The name submitted by fourth-graders at Crosby Elementary School was selected for one of 12 state highway trucks by the state Department of Transportation. The classroom will get a $100 gift card and a visit from its snowplow truck.

The Name a Snowplow contest received submissions from public elementary and middle schools statewide. A selection panel composed of MassDOT employees chose two school classroom winners located within each of the six Highway Division districts.

The second truck named in District 1 is "Sled Zeppelin," named by sixth-graders at Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School in Shelburne Falls.

"We are excited about the results of our first-ever contest to partner with school students across Massachusetts to name several of our snowplows," said Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca. "In addition to recognizing the schools that submitted winning names, this contest also strengthens the connection MassDOT has with communities across the commonwealth."

The winning submissions were evaluated based on two grade-level categories: 1) kindergarten through fourth grade; and 2) fifth grade through eighth grade.

Other winners are Luke Snowalker (Munger Hill School, Westfield), Plower Ranger (Reingold Elementary School, Fitchburg), Sherlock Snowmes (John F. Kennedy School, Somerville), Snowdrop (Wilkins Elementary School, Stoughton), Arctic Beast (JFK Elementary School, Canton), Snow Day No Way (Hadley Elementary School), Blizzard Wizard (Tahanto Middle-High School Boylston), Snow Big Deal (TEC Connections Academy Online School, Malden), Snow Time to Lose (Wamsutta Middle School, Attleboro), and Blizzard of Oz (Wamsutta Middle School, Attleboro).

The purpose of the contest was to celebrate the snow and ice season and to help recognize the hard work and dedication of public works employees and contractors during winter storms.

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Berkshire Law Enforcement Officials Endorse Fenton for Governor's Council

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:11PM / Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Michael Fenton, a Springfield attorney, ran unsuccessfully for the 8th District seat on the council in 2022. He is challenging incumbent Tara Jacobs of North Adams.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ranking Berkshire law enforcement officials are putting their weight behind a Springfield lawyer for Governor's Council in the September Democratic primary over North Adams incumbent Tara Jacobs.

The Berkshires' District Attorney Timothy Shugrue, Sheriff Thomas Bowler, and Clerk of Courts Lisa Denault-Viale touted Michael Fenton's experience and approach over Jacobs, who bested him and two other attorneys in 2022.

The Governor's Council advises the governor on matters relating to judicial appointments, treasury warrants, pardons and commutations, and a number of other important executive functions. The winner of the primary will represent the 8th District, which covers more than 100 cities and towns including North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Greenfield, Northampton and Springfield, as there is no other candidate on the November ballot.

Gathering at Park Square on Wednesday morning, Shugrue said Jacobs does not provide the representation Berkshire County requires and deserves.

"This individual [Fenton] would conduct himself with a great deal of common sense and confidence," Bowler said.

Fenton said there are only 11 Superior Court judges assigned to Western Mass, and that too few of them are from Berkshire County.

"At one time there were four vacancies. That left only seven judges serving the entire 102 cities and towns of the western region. Seven judges serving 102 cities and towns at a time when you add Hampden County, Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee in, at a time when there were over 100 pending murder cases. Seven judges for 100 pending murder cases," he said.

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