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Welcome to my online office.  I hope this website will serve as a useful tool and source of information for those interested in state government.  It is also a great way to stay updated on what I've been working on.  Check back often as updates are posted frequently!

Governor Patrick Announces Pittsfield Urban Center Growth District

On May 16^th Sen. Ben Downing joined Governor Deval Patrick and other local leaders for a walking tour of downtown Pittsfield.  The tour was followed by a press conference at City Hall, where the Governor announced that he was designating the Pittsfield Urban Center Revitalization District as the eight growth district targeted for economic development in the Commonwealth.  The Administration estimates that adding that the Pittsfield district has the ability to create 350,000 square feet of new commercial, industrial and office space and more than 300 new housing units.  The growth districts will be targeted by the state for streamlined permitting to make the areas immediately ready for business, and the state will leverage marketing and promotional resources through agencies like Mass Development to help regions attract employers.  More information on the Growth District Initiative is available online, as is the Berkshire Eagle’s coverage of the Governor’s announcement.

Watch Now:  Sen. Downing Addresses Adams Democrats

On the evening of Monday, April 14^th, Senator Ben Downing met with the Adams Democratic Committee at the Berkshire Visitors Bureau to highlight the current agenda of the Massachusetts Senate and address some of the challenges currently facing policy-makers on the state and local levels.  Click here to listen to his remarks.   

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Two offices are open to address the needs of all citizens throughout the 48 communities of western Massachusetts comprising the Berkshire, Hampshire & Franklin Senate District.  For assistance with policy, legislative and budget matters or media inquiries, contact the State House office.  For constituent services and scheduling requests, call the Pittsfield office. 

Boston Office:                       District Office:

State House, Room 413-F      20 Bank Row, Suite 202

Boston, MA 02133                 Pittsfield, MA 01201

(617) 722-1625                      (413) 442-4008