  Kalinowsky Seeks Improved Public Safety for PittsfieldKaren Kalinowsky is seeking an at-large seat on the City Council with a focus on ensuring that the city where she grew up, worked, and raised a family is a safe place for all.  Ben Downing Talks 'Transit For All' During Lee Campaign StopBen Downing wants the state to have a transportation policy that improves the lives of residents and combats climate change.  Guiel Lampiasi Will Keep at Pedestrian Safety, Equity in Pittsfield's Ward 6She seeking re-election for a second term as Ward 6 city councilor, aspiring to continue that work into the future while representing her constituents.  Benoit Seeks At-Large Seat to Advocate for Small BusinessesThis was when he knew that his voice could inspire change in the community and in turn, decided that it was time to run for one of the four at-large seats on the City Council.  White Runs for Pittsfield At-Large to Stay Accessible to ConstituentsThe current councilor at large is seeking a fourth term. He served one term as Ward 2 councilor from 2010-11 and was elected to his current position in 2015.  Maffuccio Wants to Remain an Independent Voice for Ward 7His priorities include supporting the ward with needed infrastructure improvements, reducing gun violence and crime in the West Side, and ensuring efficiency in the city's finances.  Marchetti Wants to See Pittsfield Turn a Corner After PandemicPeter Marchetti is seeking re-election for his eighth term as councilor at large with a focus on making Pittsfield turn a corner for the better after a markedly difficult year.  Wrinn Seeks Collaboration, Problem Solving in Bid for Pittsfield's Ward 4He advocates for the general well-being of the ward — and city — with strong values in public safety, quality education, and a healthy environment.  Conant Seeks Efficient City Services for Pittsfield's Ward 4Conant is running for Ward 4 city councilor with an emphasis on ensuring adequate city services in the area and constituents getting the most of out their taxpayer dollars.  Kavey Wants Pittsfield to Be a Desirable Place for Living and WorkingPatrick Kavey is running for re-election in Ward 5 with a focus on making the city a place that is desirable to live and work in.  Warren Says Passion for Ward 1 Community Driving His CampaignAs a 37-year resident himself, he says his passionate interest in what happens in the area has again led to a bid to represent the needs of the ward's constituents.  Carmel Focuses on Bettering Community in Ward 6 BidEdward Carmel says he wants to address issues within Ward 6, such as crime and violence, while being an accessible presence to constituents.  Charles Ivar Kronick Wants to be Independent Voice for Ward 2Charles Ivar Kronick wants to be the voice for residents of Ward 2 who are living on a fixed income and, as a member of the City Council, make choices based on the fundamental principles of what is good for the community.  Macksey Unveils Lengthy To-Do List at Campaign LaunchThe former director of finance for the city touted her familiarity with City Hall and ticked off a long list of priorities she'd tackle as mayor, punctuating several points with a bang of her fist on the lectern at her campaign kickoff on Wednesday.  Matthew Kudlate's Bid for Ward 2 Focuses on Needs of ConstituentsThis is Kudlate's first run for political office and he feels that his personal investment in the ward empowers him to be a successful leader.  Four Women Running for North Adams MayorThe city is about to hold some historic elections: for the first time ever, the only names on the preliminary and general election ballots this year are of women.  Bond Highlights Infrastructure, Schools, Business in Campaign KickoffBond kicked off her campaign for mayor on Thursday at the Greylock Community Club with a short speech highlighting the infrastructure challenges North Adams faces but also putting a strong emphasis on the business investment flowing into the state's smallest city.  North Adams Council President Hopkins Tenders ResignationPaul Hopkins, in is second term, said he is leaving the council for personal and professional reasons. Hopkins has had his home for sale for some months and had not intended to run for re-election this year.  Hasty, Johnson Elected to Williamstown Select BoardWade Hasty and Jeffrey Johnson were elected to the Select Board on Tuesday in a high-turnout election.  Four Ward Races Open in Pittsfield ElectionFour ward councilors have announced that they will not seek re-election, leaving space for new leadership in those areas and a changeup of at least a third of the council November.  New Selectmen Elected in Adams and CheshireDuval and Rosenberg were the clear winners in the town election with both collecting more votes than the third candidate and former selectman Donald Sommer.  Williamstown Planning Board Candidates Make Cases at ForumIncumbent Susan Puddester and challengers Kenneth N. Kuttner and Roger TW Lawrence participated in a virtual candidates forum hosted by the local chapter of League of Women Voters.  Duval Seeks Re-election in Adams to Finish ProjectsDuval has been on the board for nine years. Before that, he spent 17 years on the then Adams-Cheshire Regional School Committee. He also has volunteered with local youth sports organizations and is an employee at General Dynamic.  Selectman Candidate Rosenberg Wants to Change Adams' NarrativeHe is one of three candidates vying for two three-year seats in the Board of Selectmen in the Monday, May 3, election; the other two are incumbent John Duval and former board member Donald Sommer.  Branch Makes Run for North Adams MayorFormer mayoral candidate Rachel Branch took out papers on Thursday to make another run at the corner office. |
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