Man Sentenced For Assaulting Child, Must Register With Sex Offender Registry

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LEE, Mass. — Anthony Delsoldato was sentenced on Wednesday March 1 on two counts: Indecent Assault and Battery of a Child and Assault and Battery.
 
In April 2021 Lee Police and Massachusetts State Police responded to a residential address in Lee for a report that a 7-year-old victim had been sexually assaulted by Anthony Delsoldato.  
 
Delsoldato was sentenced on the first count, Indecent Assault and Battery of a Child, to 5 years probation with the following five conditions. The defendant shall complete a sex offender evaluation and follow all recommendations; the defendant shall complete a mental health evaluation and follow all recommendations; the defendant shall execute waivers/releases as required by the probation officer; the defendant shall have no contact and remain 500 feet from the child's person, residence school and work place; and the defendant shall have no contact with children under 16 years of age. 
 
On the second count, Assault and Battery,  Delsoldato was sentenced to 2.5 years in the Hose of Correction, split to serve 18 months with the probation conditions identified above.
 
On March 2, following the indictment on March 1, Anthony Delsoldato was convicted by plea agreement of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over. The March 2 conviction by plea agreement requires Delsoldato to be registered with the Sex Offender Registry Board.
 
The Lee Police Department (Officer Pleu) and the State Police Detective Unit State (Troopers Moozi, Wood and DeSantis) served as law enforcement for this case. A forensic interview was completed at Kids' Place in Pittsfield.  Victim Witness Advocate Carmen Guevara supported the child and members of the child's family throughout the case. Chief of the Child Abuse Unit, Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Ilberg, represented the Commonwealth. Honorable Judge Agostini presided.
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Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund Songwriter Series Continues

LEE, Mass. — The Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund will host the second event of its new bi-monthly Songwriter Series on Friday, Jan. 17, at Appetito, located at 54 Main Street in Lee.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features Pittsfield-based singer-songwriter Christine Bilé, followed by an open mic session for original songwriters.

According to a press release:

Christine Bilé is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, blending acoustic pop and folk influences. Playing instruments like guitar and ukulele, she writes, composes, and arranges songs that explore themes of relationships, self-love, and empowerment. Influenced by artists such as Michael Jackson, John Mayer, and Beyoncé, Christine plays music across Massachusetts and beyond, with notable performances including a set at the Ladybug Music Festival in Wilmington, Delaware.

The Songwriter Series, held on the first and third Fridays of each month, celebrates the legacy of Sandy McKnight, a beloved local musician and advocate for the arts who passed away in May 2024. The series offers a platform for seasoned and emerging songwriters to share their work, fostering community and creativity in McKnight’s memory.

 

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