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The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
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Clarksburg Resident Running Write-in CampaignBy Tammy Daniels - April 15, 2008
iBerkshires Staff
 | | Jeff Levanos |
CLARKSBURG — A town native has stepped forward to run a write-in campaign for a vacant three-year seat on the School Committee.
Jeff Levanos, owner of Jack's Hot Dog Stand in North Adams, decided to run after learning the incumbent, Sheila Cooke, had declined to stand for the office.
Levanos, 50, said he'd been interested in serving on the board but wasn't interested in trying to oust a member.
"I didn't have any problems with the way the school is run," Levanos said on Friday. "But when I found out there was a vacancy, I decided to go for it."
He didn't find out in time to get his name on the town election ballot, however, so he's running a write-in campaign and trying to get the word out.
Levanos attended Clarksburg School and graduated from Drury High School in North Adams in 1976. With his son, Joey, now 12, he feels he has more time to devote to serving the town.
He said he isn't running on a particular issue other than ensuring the school continues to provide a good education to the town's children.
"I want to make sure the school maintains the quality it has always had," he said. "I went there and got a solid education that prepared me for Drury."
He's looking forward to working with the other School Committee members on issues such as the proposed renovation of the aging school. Levanos said he wasn't up on all the details of the proposal but noted the "new addition" was put on when he was in third grade.
"If we can afford it. ... I think the school is the center of our town," he said. "This is a great place to live and this is a great school and the school is worth it.
"I'm really excited about serving on the board."
There are no races on the ballot this year. Incumbents have returned papers for most of the positions, including Lily Kuzia for a three-year seat on the Board of Selectmen.
Also running are Ernest Dix for tree warden; Bryan Tanner for moderator; Linda Hurlbut for three-year library trustee and Denise Chesbro for one-year library trustee; Joseph Mondia, three-year seat on the Board of Health; Joseph Bushika, three-year War Memorial trustee; Melissa McGovern-Wandrei, three-year term as tax collector; Marie Allard, three-year term as treasurer; Carol Jammalo, two-year term as town clerk; David Sherman, five-year Planning Board seat.
The town election will be held Tuesday, May 20, at the Clarksburg Senior Center off Cross Road. Elections have been moved from Town Hall because of the construction of a new police station on its ground floor. |
| Jeff, I think it is wonderful that you have stepped forward to fill the vacancy on the Clarksburg school board. I wish you good luck and much success! | | from: Neighbor in VT | on: 04-15-2008 |
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