Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli was born and raised in Lenox. For 22 years, he has served his home district in the House — the largest legislative district in the state — with a focus on regional equity and the goal of being a consistent voice for the Berkshires on Beacon Hill.
Pignatelli, D-3rd Berkshire, came into the Legislature having worked as an electrician and having served on the Lenox Planning Board, Board of Selectmen, and as Berkshire County Commissioner.