Springfield Man Arraigned in Superior Court On Drug Charges

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On June 8, Antonio Laboy, 25 of  Springfield, was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court for possession of heroin with intent to distribute, subsequent offense and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, subsequent offense.
 
According to a report from the district attorney's office, Laboy was present during the execution of a search warrant on a North Adams residence that is a part of an active investigation for narcotics distribution. Further investigation alleges that in combination with items sized during the search of the residence, Laboy was a participant in the narcotics distribution.
 
District Attorney Shugrue highlighted the pattern within the last month of large quantities of drugs, some already prepared for distribution, flowing from Springfield to North Adams. He was referring to Antonio Vega's arraignment for charges of trafficking cocaine and heroin that occurred on May 24, 2023.
 
The Commonwealth requested Laboy be held on $25,000 bail. The Honorable Judge Flannery set bail at $15,000. Laboy has since posted bail.
 
Assistant District Attorney Rachel Eramo represented the Commonwealth.

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Dalton Select Board Reorganizes

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted Robert Bishop as chair and Dan Esko as vice chair during its meeting last week. 
 
The motion was made by Marc Strout and seconded by Bishop to nominate Esko as vice chair. 
 
Esko has been on the board for four years and has served as vice chair for one year thus far. 
 
He said later that he is feeling very positive about the future and is happy to continue serving as vice chair.
 
"Having served as chair of the Planning Board for several years previously, I am comfortable in a board leadership role and can run meetings competently and efficiently in the absence of the chair," he said in a follow-up.
 
"I am looking forward to continuing my work on the Select Board with my colleagues to address the town’s current and future needs in collaboration with the Town Manager, department heads, and other boards and committees." 
 
The motion was made by Strout and seconded by Joesph Diver to nominate Bishop for chair. The decision passed unanimously. 
 
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