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North Adams Election Results 2011

Staff Reports On: 09:01PM / Tuesday November 08, 2011

Mayor

Richard A. Alcombright

Total	2,333

Ward 1	470
Ward 2	494
Ward 3	331
Ward 4	591
Ward 5	447

Ronald A. Boucher

Total	1,377

Ward 1	281
Ward 2	290
Ward 3	204
Ward 4	371
Ward 5	231

These results were updated on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the city clerk's office.

City Council: Top nine vote-getters seated

Lisa M. Blackmer

Total	1944

Ward 1	403
Ward 2	422
Ward 3	278
Ward 4	486
Ward 5	355

John Barrett III

Total	2025

Ward 1	417
Ward 2	428
Ward 3	293
Ward 4	522
Ward 5	365

Michael Hernandez

Total	679

Ward 1	129
Ward 2	152
Ward 3	113
Ward 4	153
Ward 5	132

Michael C. Bloom

Total	1953

Ward 1	406
Ward 2	437
Ward 3	274
Ward 4	471
Ward 5	365

Eric K. Buddington

Total	805

Ward 1	147
Ward 2	176
Ward 3	136
Ward 4	197
Ward 5	149

Jennifer Breen Kirsch

Total	1695

Ward 1	363
Ward 2	383
Ward 3	240
Ward 4	415
Ward 5	294

Keith J. Bona

Total	2099

Ward 1	425
Ward 2	462
Ward 3	291
Ward 4	532
Ward 5	389

Nancy Bullett

Total	2132

Ward 1	434
Ward 2	442
Ward 3	287
Ward 4	584
Ward 5	385

Gregory B. Roach

Total	1179

Ward 1	222
Ward 2	282
Ward 3	175
Ward 4	306
Ward 5	194

David A. Bond

Total	2210

Ward 1	442
Ward 2	510
Ward 3	316
Ward 4	547
Ward 5	395

Robert F. Cardimino

Total	1088

Ward 1	219
Ward 2	246
Ward 3	172
Ward 4	253
Ward 5	198

Gail Sellers

Total	1365

Ward 1	284
Ward 2	307
Ward 3	212
Ward 4	330
Ward 5	232

Marie Harpin

Total	2150

Ward 1	437
Ward 2	458
Ward 3	308
Ward 4	536
Ward 5	411

Catherine Chaput

Total	605

Ward 1	129
Ward 2	130
Ward 3	96
Ward 4	147
Ward 5	103

James B. Gyurasz

Total	271

Ward 1	31
Ward 2	52
Ward 3	32
Ward 4	65
Ward 5	91

Alan L. Marden

Total	2178

Ward 1	433
Ward 2	464
Ward 3	296
Ward 4	592
Ward 5	393

Diane Gallese-Parsons

Total	1435

Ward 1	283
Ward 2	309
Ward 3	210
Ward 4	369
Ward 5	264

Kellie A. Morrison

Total	369

Ward 1	61
Ward 2	69
Ward 3	50
Ward 4	117
Ward 5	72

The candidates are listed as they appear on the ballot except Gyurasz & Morrison, who are not running for office.

School Committee (3)	Ward 1	Ward 2	Ward 3	Ward 4	Ward 5	Total
Mary Lou Accetta	521	526	336	597	486	2,466
Lawrence K. Taft	401	439	288	549	405	2,082
Leonard M. Giroux Jr.	124	190	97	160	128	699
Tara J. Jacobs	179	204	136	204	160	883
David A. Lamarre	408	416	253	517	329	1,923

McCann School Committee

George Canales

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Congrats Mayor Alcombright!!! however why would the people want Marie Harpin and John Barrett on city council? Do you really think you can trust the two of them???? NO YOU CANT!!!!
from: jstc	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (52) - I Disagree (43)

It's to bad the people wanted John Barret back in north Adams he is only here to make life hell for everyone, Nice job Barret
from: Lisa	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (53) - I Disagree (46)

new council please fight the closing of Sullivan school
from: soandso	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (17) - I Disagree (14)

Although I'm very pleased with yesterdays results, one thing I hope we can get past in the future is the shunning of outsiders from representing us on the Council. Gail Sellers and Greg Roach were both excellent candidates with ideas and passion for the City. However, somehow their voice didn't get to the voters. A recognizable family name has become more important than anything else. Good luck to both of them in the future.
from: From	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (59) - I Disagree (10)

It's too bad that residents vote for familiarity on the council, rather than for the best candidates. Pity :(
from: Dan	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (41) - I Disagree (4)

Wow...Bloom, Bona, Bond, Blackmer, Breen, Bullett...do people vote using the alphabet?
from: Huh?	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (25) - I Disagree (1)

Congratulations Mayor Alcombright, I am going to cancel my direct tv to watch Barrett and Breen go at it, they scare me
from: really	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (29) - I Disagree (6)

These two impressed me in the council forums. Hope they dont get discouraged and run again someday. I think they were smart, well spoken and are people I would vote for again. Congratulations to the winners! We do have a nice council and look forward to all their positive work.
from: Roach and Hernandez	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (15) - I Disagree (2)

Why wouldnt you trust them? Thats the oddest thing I ever heard. Get over the anger, the two of them have put their blood sweat and tears into the city and I am happy to see them aboard.
from: Disagree	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (11) - I Disagree (18)

Congrats Mayor Alcombright and all the elected officals. Lets hope everyone keep a positive attitude and movse the City of North Adams FORWARD!
from: Tim	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (28) - I Disagree (3)

Pleased to so no Cardimino. Hopefully he and the others in neighboring communities that do nothing but attack and spread negativity will get the message. You aren't needed!
from: New Era	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (27) - I Disagree (8)

John Barrett's election to the North Adams City Council is a sure indication that his voters value scheming, underhanded, duplicity. We must be vigilant to protect and watch the backs of the others on the Council, and the Mayor, to prevent the destruction and ill-will that John Barrett will surely foster and promote.
from: f.w.goudy	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (39) - I Disagree (22)

Congratulations to all. I was one who voted Mr. Alcombright into another term - and I also voted for Mr. Barrett and Mr. Cardimino as well. While Mr. Alcombright might not thank me for this (though of course he doesn't have to contend with Mr. Cardimino after all) I would rather see real discussion on issues rather than the same old tired "ayes" on everything. I think Mr. Alcombright can handle having a thorn or two in his side, and I think the city needs them.
from: EK	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (15) - I Disagree (10)

Lisa Blackmer's tally is about 200 votes too high.
from: Check the numbers	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (9) - I Disagree (0)
Editor: Some of these numbers are funky and are unofficial. We're going to get the official numbers and update. I Agree (3) - I Disagree (0)

Great to see Dick back in. But the council vote was the critical one and this town continues to display it's lack of or fear of imagination. Bringing back the ex-mayor to sit in council is pretty much asking for govt to grind to a halt. And rubber stamping the incumbents indicates that many people just aren't ready to move forward. Just what do Ms's Blackmer and Harpin contribute to coucil proceedings other than to push their own narrow agendas? It's great to see Nancy Bullett and Jennifer Breen Kirsch getting the nod. Greg Roach had so much to bring and is Eric Buddington's quiet thoughtfulness a detriment to good govt? And let's hope Mr. Cardimino holds to his pledge of denying us the pleasure of seeing him "kicked around" at future meetings. Good luck to the town of North Adams.
from: Yail Bloore III	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (15) - I Disagree (12)

Roach beat Cardimino. No wonder Bob is pissed.
from: Prop 2.5	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (16) - I Disagree (3)

Of course the marionette, Mr. Cardimino won't be at future meetings. The puppet master who pulled his strings is now on the council.
from: Yail Bloore III	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (11) - I Disagree (11)

I was hoping Blackmer would get knocked off. Little miss perfect should shut her trap.
from:	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (9) - I Disagree (6)

I'm taken back by the comments on here. Everyone that ran in this race whether they won a seat or not were willing to give a part of themselves to help their community and should be commended for that. What have you done besides sit on a computer and bad mouth them?
from: grow up	on: 11-09-2011
I Agree (18) - I Disagree (2)
Editor: I'll second that. I Agree (12) - I Disagree (3)

If everyone who could not or choose not to actively participate in election politics was expected or required to remain silent and refrain from "...sit(ting) on a computer and bad mouth(ing)..." there would be no point in having an election. These people ran as Representatives and the people that they wish to represent have every moral right to speak up. I don't like what was said here about Marie Harpin, Bobbie Cardimino, and John Barrett by some of those above (I voted for Dick Alcombright, by the way) but I'm not going to even hint that it should not have been said. Though I will suggest that Mr. "Editor" and "grow up" might consider taking their own advice.
from: Ray Bass	on: 11-10-2011
I Agree (4) - I Disagree (2)
Editor: No one's telling anyone to remain silent. But critical comments on positions and bad-mouthing aren't the same thing. I don't know what my advice is other than commending those who ran, win or lose. I stand by that. I Agree (5) - I Disagree (1)

It is amazing to see the number of small minded people who now live in North Adams. John Barrett took a city that was in ruins and rebuilt it. His legacy is one of progressive government in which so many good things happened. He didn't invent Mass MoCa but he was the main driver in making it all happen. Do any remember what State Street use to look like? How about the improvements to Noel Field or the Alcombright Field and what thay use to look like. Some don't remember where Center Street use to be. The library addition, the new schools and he did it all within the budget. This man deserves so much credit yet all we hear from is the small minded petty people. Even Mr. Alcombright has been part of the pettiness as he continues to try to place the blame on the former administration for all his problems. The ironic part is that is key people in his administration al came from the Barrett administration including Nancy Ziter. Give Barrett his due and if the Mayor is smart he will form a relationship with the former mayor who might just say yes to his offer.
from: Progress	on: 11-10-2011
I Agree (5) - I Disagree (12)

our city is doomed...apparantly none of the voters actually know what goes on. seems like a big city worker tribe to me. you all wait - he wont be able to continue giving out raises and keeping your jobs so you just WAIT!
from: stupid northadams	on: 11-10-2011
I Agree (3) - I Disagree (10)

Hmmmmmmm.... Who left the fiscal mess Mayor Alcombright is still trying to clean up? If you look in the dictionary, the former mayor's picture is next to the deffinition of "Small Minded". Yes, we do have some very nice athletic facilities....
from: Yail Bloore III	on: 11-10-2011
I Agree (9) - I Disagree (4)

people are uninformed and just check the first names on the ballot. its sad really - if they don't know what the candidate stands for then they should leave the ballot blank. want to get elected in north adams? just change your last name to abcinski.
from: alan	on: 11-12-2011
I Agree (2) - I Disagree (0)

You forgot Barrett
from: Bill	on: 11-13-2011
I Agree (0) - I Disagree (0)

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