http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426 Election News Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:56:36 EDT en-us http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2148 http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2148 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:44:00 EDT PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Brigades are holding a "meet and greet" with U.S. Senate candidate Edward Markey on Friday. Markey will be joined by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and others at the state Democratic Party headquarters on North Street. The event starts a 4:30... http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2137 http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2137 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:00:00 EDT Mayor Richard Alcombright discussed his plans, challenges and accomplishments at his home on Friday afternoon. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mayor Richard Alcombright will run for a third term.   "I think I've been blessed to be in this... http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2121 http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2121 Tue, 21 May 2013 20:06:00 EDT Gomez addressing dozens of supporters at Lenco in Pittsfield. PITTSFIELD, Mass. —  With a backdrop of Lenco-made armored vehicles, U.S. Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez make the case Tuesday that he is a stronger voice for homeland... http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2119 http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2119 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:22:00 EDT State Democratic Committee Chairman John Walsh rallied Berkshire Democrats on Sunday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — John Walsh delivered a dose of adrenaline to Berkshire Democrats on Sunday as the party ramps up campaigning for Edward Markey. The... http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2118 http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2118 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:51:00 EDT What are you doing next Tuesday? Do you have time to do something for your country? Gabriel Gomez, a former Navy SEAL, needs your support in his bid to become our next U.S. senator. Please join me in welcoming Gomez back to the Berkshires on Tuesday, May 21, from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. at Lenco... http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2113 http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2113 Tue, 14 May 2013 13:14:00 EDT CLARKSBURG, Mass. — There are two candidates vying for School Committee in the only race on this year's election ballot. The incumbents of two vacant seats on the ballot are accepting write-ins. The election is Tuesday, May 21, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. Absentee... http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2108 http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2108 Thu, 09 May 2013 03:15:00 EDT Joe Avellone of Wellesly is running for governor. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Gubernatorial candidate Joe Avellone says he has exactly the right skills needed to lead the state into a "new economy." "I am really running on the basis... http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2106 http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2106 Mon, 06 May 2013 20:45:00 EDT Joseph Nowak campaigning outside of the Department of Public Works building on Tuesday afternoon. ADAMS, Mass. — Joseph Nowak and Richard Blanchard were elected to seats on the Board of Election on... http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2099 http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2099 Wed, 01 May 2013 15:27:00 EDT   Council President Kevin Sherman being sworn in as council president. PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Council President Kevin Sherman will not be running for reelection.   Sherman released a statement on Wednesday saying... http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2098 http://www.iberkshires.com/blogs/?user_id=6426&bid=2098 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:33:00 EDT The polls closed at 8 p.m. in Adams. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Businessman and former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez and U.S. Rep. Edward Markey will face off in the special election for U.S. Senate. The two men — one a veteran congressman, the a...