Election
Letter: Mayor Macksey Has My Vote on Nov. 4
Mayor Macksey has been a constructive, hard-working, and deeply caring partner.
Letter: Macksey Supports Local Businesses
I am pleased to offer my full endorsement for Jennifer Macksey as the mayor of North Adams.
Letter: Jennifer Macksey for Mayor of North Adams
We've been lucky to have Jennifer Macksey occupying the corner office of North Adams City Hall these last four years.
School Committee Candidates Debate at BCC
Topics ranged from the middle school restructuring and proposed new school in the West Side, to teacher retention and the district's cell phone policy.
Democratic Senate Candidate Rikleen Visits Lenox
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Alex Rikleen says the country is in an "existential" crisis under the leadership of President Donald Trump.
Letter: Macksey: Working Hard From Day One
Beyond a doubt, Jennifer Macksey is the most qualified leader who possesses the values, experience, skills, and total dedication to the residents of North Adams to continue to serve as mayor.
Letter: Response 10/23 Letter: Vote Rikleen for Senate
I'm not running on age at all — you won't find a single mention of it on my website or in my stump speech. I'm running because our democracy is in crisis, and too many of our Democratic leaders are failing to meet the moment.
Letter: Vote Markey for Senate
It seems to me a candidate's age is irrelevant if he's doing the job, and Ed Markey is doing his job.
Letter: Macksey Is the Experienced Leader North Adams Needs
Mayor Macksey has the experience and understanding to continue moving our city forward.
Letter: Macksey Is Doing the Work
Mayor Macksey speaks clearly and directly, but does not make remarks with the intent of scoring points. She stands by her word.
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.

























