Election
Pittsfield Ward 6, At-Large Candidates Weigh in on Homelessness
Candidates for Ward 6 and councilors-at-large weighed in during last week's debates on the city's struggle with homelessness and how to move forward with effective solutions.
Letter: Elect Buerger for School Committee
There are so many great and amazing options, but one comes to mind that definitely has my vote, Dr. Geoffrey Buerger.
Letter: Walker Prioritizes Building Better Lives
Please join me in this incredible opportunity to vote for Corey 'Kiki' Francis Walker, this Nov. 4.
Pittsfield Ward 7 Candidates Mull Mosquito Control, Homelessness
Candidates for Ward 7 found common ground on a couple of topics during Thursday's debate sponsored by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.
Pittsfield At Large Candidates Debate
Four incumbents, a former councilor, and an outgoing School Committee member took turns in threes on questions that were chosen blindly from a bulletin board.
Candidates Debate Homeless Problem, Traffic in Pittsfield Ward Debates
There weren't any fireworks at Wednesday's debates for Wards 2 and 5 as the candidates seem to agree in general on issues and with the homeless being a major topic. The differences were in the details.
Northampton Teacher Mounts Challenge for 1st Mass Seat
For Jeromie Whalen, his race for the seat in the state's 1st Congressional District is more than a campaign: It's a movement.
North Adams Mayoral Hopeful Pledges Transparency, Progress
Scott Berglund says he'll be more transparent about the city's business and more aggressive in tracking down extra revenue if elected mayor.
Pittsfield Won't Have a Preliminary Election
Candidates for the November municipal election have been certified and, because of some withdrawals, the city won't have a preliminary election in September.
Deadline Approaching for North Adams Election
The deadline is fast approaching to get nomination papers in for the city election in November.
North Adams Seeing Races for Mayor, City Council
It looks like the city may avoid a preliminary election, based on the number of candidates as of last week.
Pittsfield Sees Certified Candidates, Plans Preliminary Election
With a recent staffing scandal and several big changes ahead in the Pittsfield Public Schools, the School Committee has more than 10 interested parties to fill the six-seat committee.
Pittsfield Sees Rise in Potential School Committee Candidates
Interest for a seat on the School Committee has boomed as the community continues to ask for more answers on the Pittsfield High School investigation.
Letter: Dear People of Dalton
Attendance at the Dalton annual town meeting, which was twice Dalton's previous best, was nothing short of amazing.
Williamstown Select Board Candidates Meet in Pre-Election Forum
Candidates Shana Dixon and Jane Patton participated in the forum at Town Hall, which was telecast by the town's community access channel, WilliNet.
Letter: Why I Support Shana Dixon for Williamstown Select Board
I am impressed by Shana Dixon, the current chair of the DIRE committee, who has not hesitated to step up for this community, while also operating her own small business and juggling life as a single mom of two young children.
Letter: Please Elect Tony Pagliarulo
Because Tony knows Dalton and its residents — and has the best interests of the town as his goal — he will make a terrific Select Board member.
Clarksburg Sees One Race for War Memorial Trustee
The annual town election is Tuesday, May 13, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Community Center.
Williamstown Select Board Candidates Answer Questions
While three seats on the Select Board will be on the ballot at the May 13 annual town election, just one seat is contested.
Adams Selectmen Candidates Talk Taxes, Roads, Growth at Forum
The three candidates for two seats on the Board of Selectmen — Joseph Nowak, Jay Meczywor and Jerome Socolof — answered questions during the 90-minute forum at the former Firehouse Cafe.
Dalton Select Board Candidates Advocate for Change
The four Select Board candidates answered questions curated by resident submissions in front of nearly 60 attendees on Thursday night.
Pittsfield Sees Potential Candidates for All Positions
It's election season again, and as of Thursday, potential candidates have taken out papers for city clerk, councilor at large, Wards 1-7, and the School Committee. Nomination papers became available on April 3, and certified papers are due by Aug. 1.
Macksey to Run for Third Term as Mayor
Macksey said she wants to continue to advance North Adams, prioritizing improvements in infrastructure, public safety, and economic development.
Nomination Deadline Passes for Williamstown Elections
Voters will have two contested races on the ballot when they go to the polls for town elections in May.
Adams See Race for Selectmen Seats
Incumbent Joseph J. Nowak will face off against Jay T. Meczywor and Jerome S. Socolof for the two seats up for election on the board. Both seats are for three-year terms.
Williamstown's Spring Election Taking Shape
Four potential candidates have taken out nomination papers for three seats on the Select Board that will be voted on this May, the town clerk reported on Wednesday.
Nomination Papers Ready for Dalton Town Election
Nomination papers for the annual town election on May 12 are now available in the town clerk's office.
Otis Election, Caucus Forms Available
Caucus request forms and the nomination papers are available now for the annual town election.
Cheshire Nomination Papers Available for May 5 Town Election
Nomination papers for elected offices in the town of Cheshire are available at the town clerk's office during scheduled business hours as of Feb. 5.
