Letter: Re-Elect Gordon Hubbard to Lanesborough Select Board

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To the Editor:

I support the re-election of Gordon Hubbard to the Select Board in the town of Lanesborough.

Mr. Hubbard prepares himself well by reading all the agenda materials before the Select Board meetings. He is very transparent, has no personal agenda, has an open mind and the business acumen that has worked well with the fiscal responsibilities of the Board of Selectmen.

Gordon has attended Planning Board, Zoning Board, Finance Committee, Recreation Committee, Board of Health, and Economic Development Committee meetings and every Business-to-Business Event while serving as a selectman in this town. He is very sincere in his desire to continue serving the community and he has always been courteous and a true gentleman when responding to the public at these meetings.

Given my roles in town government serving on the Economic Development Committee as the chair, member of both the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals and having attended just about every Select Board meeting over the past several years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the differences in the candidates in their preparation for the meetings they are involved in. I've also read Mr. Hubbard's platform, goals, experience, and education on www.reelectgordonhubbard.com.

Gordon is by far the more prepared, experienced, and professional of the two candidates in this race.

The town of Lanesborough has some very serious issues that require the best, most qualified person for the job. Transparency and accountability are very important when running for public office at this high level! Gordon Hubbard is by far that person.

I'll cast my vote on Tuesday, June 21, for Gordon Hubbard, Select Board member for three more years! Your vote is important – remember to vote – get the vote out – remember, every vote has an impact on the future of our town.

Barbara Davis-Hassan
Lanesborough, Mass. 

 

 

 

 


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Pittsfield Councilors Want Enforcement on E-Bikes

By Brittany PolitoiBerkhsires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Two city councilors have asked for better enforcement and communication around irresponsible use of e-bikes and other cycles. 

Councilor At Large Kathy Amuso and Ward 3 Councilor Matthew Wrinn submitted a request to increase enforcement of bicycles and e-bikes on Pittsfield streets, install signage in high-traffic areas, and launch an educational program for kids. 

The petition was referred to the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee, Mayor Peter Marchetti, and Police Chief Marc Maddalena. 

"The goal is to make Pittsfield's streets, sidewalks, and crossing safer for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers," the councilors wrote. 

Over the last several years, motorised bicycles and scooters have become more popular in use and production.  Bird e-scooters piloted in the city in 2022, and North Street got dedicated bike lanes in 2020. 

The councilors in their petition wrote that electric bicycles, mopeds, scooters, and other electric devices have expanded "rapidly" in the city.  They also cited increased reports of dangerous riding, and other communities' efforts to tighten regulations. 

They argued that sidewalk riding is already prohibited [mobility devices are exempt], e-bike riders must follow the rules of the road such as obeying signs and riding with traffic, crosswalks should be walked and not ridden, and helmet use saves lives and is required in Massachusetts for riders 16 and under, though safety advocates stress helmet use for all riders. 

Pittsfield has worked to implement safety measures on West Street, which saw two pedestrian fatalities in 2023.  New infrastructure includes lighting, sidewalk improvements, and raised crosswalks, Rapid Flashing Beacons at key crosswalks, a traffic signal at the intersection, repaving and adjusted lanes, and bicycle accommodations. 

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