Massachusetts Governor’s Council grants approval for Governor Healey’s 6 pardons

The Massachusetts Governor’s Council has granted approval for Governor Healey’s 6 pardons.

The names of the 6 with details are below:

Anthony Tindal: Tindal was convicted of possession with intent to distribute marijuana in 1978 when he was 22 years old. He had been selling marijuana to financially support himself while he was in school. Since completing his sentence, he obtained a GED from Springfield Skills Center and now works in machining and tractor trailing. He is now retired due to bad knees, a back injury and COPD. He recently was denied housing because of his criminal record and was seeking a pardon to clear his name. The Advisory Board unanimously recommended that Tindal be granted an unconditional pardon.

David Palazzo: Palazzo was convicted of aiding or abetting with the intent to defraud an insurer, possession of a class B controlled substance and worker’s compensation fraud in the 1980s and 1990s when he was about 20. Since then, he has worked in public service, helping people with disabilities find employment, housing and other resources. He has started a number of recovery programs for people with substance use disorders and has been involved in the Walk for Autism for two decades. He is also an active member of his church, where he co-founds a recovery group. He sought a pardon in part to complete his degree in social work and apply for a promotion. The Advisory Board unanimously recommended that Palazzo be granted an unconditional pardon.

Kira Pareseau: Pareseau was convicted of misdemeanor larceny, assault and battery and malicious destruction of property in 1998 and 1999 when she was about 20. At the time, she was suffering from substance use disorder, anxiety and depression. She has been enrolled in community college and is hoping to complete her bachelor’s degree at UMass Lowell. She sought a pardon so that she can pursue new educational and work experiences without a criminal record. She has been a volunteer for her church and currently works for a security company. The Advisory Board unanimously recommended that Pareseau receive a conditional pardon.

Mynor-Deane Martino Boland: Boland was convicted of operating a motor vehicle without a license, Operating Under the Influence, possession of marijuana, telecommunications fraud, and unlawful possession of a telecommunication system in 1996 when he was 21 years old. Boland is now a restaurant owner, a volunteer coach and an active member of his community. The Advisory Board unanimously recommended that Mr. Boland be granted an unconditional pardon.

Richard Barnes: Barnes was convicted of breaking and entering at night with intent to commit a felony, breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, and larceny in 1968 when he was 17 years old. He has been a self-employed contractor for 25 years. He is active in his community, volunteering with many organizations including the Ellinwood Country Club, Athol American Legion Post 102, Athol YMCA and the Athol-Orange Little League. The Advisory Board unanimously recommended that Barnes be granted an unconditional pardon.

Robert Tober: Tober was convicted of larceny in 1987 when he was 28 years old. He has since had an extensive career in public service, including serving in the Army National Guard Reserves, working in education and local government, and assisting the homeless and those suffering from substance use disorder. He also opened a food pantry and teaches Sunday School. Because of the conviction, he recently lost his job and has faced barriers advancing in his career. The Advisory Board unanimously recommended that Tober be granted an unconditional pardon.