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Election 2016: Presidential Primary Voting

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Wednesday, Feb. 10, is the last day to register or to change party status to vote in the Tuesday, March 1, presidential primary. Those unenrolled can chose a party to vote in for the primary.

There are four political parties in Massachusetts: Democratic (D), Republican (R), Green-Rainbow (J) and United Independent (CC). If you are enrolled in one of these parties, the corresponding initials will be next your name. If you are unenrolled, there will be a U in the party column.

You may change your party enrollment by completing a new voter registration form in person at your town or city clerk's office, by mail, or at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com.

You do not have to be enrolled in any party to vote in its primary; however, you may only vote in one primary.

Polling places on primary election day will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m., though towns are allowed to open as early as 5:45 a.m.

Absentee ballots are available in town and city clerks' offices until noon the day before the election. You may also have a ballot mailed to you, but it must be returned by close of polls on March 1.

List of polling stations

Voters will chose one candidate as their chosen party's presidential nominee. Voters will also chose one committeeman and one committeewoman in the party primary in each state senatorial district, when applicable. Those elected will serve a four-year term on the state party committee.

The following names will be on the primary ballots on March 1. Those who have ended their presidential campaigns are starred. The names of active candidates are linked to their campaign websites when possible.

Democratic Primary

Presidential Nominee

Bernie Sanders
Martin O'Malley*
Hillary Clinton
Roque "Rocky" de la Fuente

Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District

State Committeeman
Sherwood Guernsey II

State Committeewoman
Mary J. Palmer



Republican Primary

Presidential Nominee

Jim Gilmore*
Donald J. Trump
Ted Cruz
George Pataki*
Ben Carson
Mike Huckabee*
Rand Paul*
Carly Fiorina*
Rick Santorum*
Chris Christie*
Marco Rubio
Jeb Bush*
John R. Kasich

Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District

State Committeeman
Michael F. Case

State Committeewoman
Robin S. Almgren

Green-Rainbow Primary

Presidential Nominee
Website for all candidates.

Sedinam Kinamo Christin Moyowasifza Curry
Jill Stein
William P. Kreml
Kent Mesplay
Darryl Cherney


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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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