  Pittsfield Returns Incumbents, Elects New School CommitteeThere is new leadership in a couple of wards, but the majority returning to the City Council are incumbents.  Macksey Wins Big for Third Term in North AdamsMayor Jennifer Macksey was returned to a third term in the corner office with high turnout in Tuesday's election.  North Adams to Vote New Government on TuesdayUp for election are mayor, all nine City Council seats and three School Committee seats. Also on the ballot are two seats representing the city in the Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District (McCann School Committee).  Letter: If Oleskiewicz & Sapienza Won't Stick Up For Us, Why Should We Vote for Them?These two councilors outright voted "No" to keeping city resources secure from use against anti-trans actions; "No" to acknowledging the danger that this current federal administration has placed upon trans and gender expansive community members; "No" to inclusive, equitable access to health care.  Letter: Macksey Supports Local BusinessesI am pleased to offer my full endorsement for Jennifer Macksey as the mayor of North Adams.  School Committee Candidates Debate at BCCTopics ranged from the middle school restructuring and proposed new school in the West Side, to teacher retention and the district's cell phone policy.  Letter: Vote Markey for SenateIt 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 Doing the WorkMayor Macksey speaks clearly and directly, but does not make remarks with the intent of scoring points. She stands by her word.  Letter: Macksey Is the Experienced Leader North Adams NeedsMayor Macksey has the experience and understanding to continue moving our city forward.  Pittsfield Ward 7 Candidates Mull Mosquito Control, HomelessnessCandidates for Ward 7 found common ground on a couple of topics during Thursday's debate sponsored by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires. Candidates Debate Homeless Problem, Traffic in Pittsfield Ward DebatesThere 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.  Leigh Davis Will Represent the Third Berkshire DistrictWith a handful of precincts not yet reporting, Davis was leading opponent Marybeth Mitts by 12,603 votes to 9,480, winning 55.5 percent of the vote at as the clock struck midnight.  Berkshires, Pittsfield Highlighted in U.S. Senate DebateBerkshire County was mentioned several times during Thursday's Senate debate, hosted by New England Public Media News and GBH News Massachusetts.  State Rep Candidates Speak at Democratic Committee MeetingThe three Democratic candidates campaigning so far for the Third Berkshire District spoke at a Dalton Democratic Town Committee meeting on Tuesday. Adams Sees Race for Selectmen SeatsVoters will see a five-way race this year for two seats on the Board of Selectmen, as well as races for Planning Board and School Committee. Select Board Seat Open in Clarksburg ElectionThere are no candidates yet for the Select Board with one week to go before nomination papers are due. Mass, Vt. Voters Select Presidential Candidates TuesdayEarly voting in Massachusetts opened on Feb. 21 and Secretary of State William Galvin said more than 700,000 voters had requested mail-in ballots within the first week of early voting. As of Monday, more than 50,000 people had voted in person.  Marchetti Wins Corner Office in PittsfieldTwelve years after his first run for mayor, Marchetti took the corner office winning every precinct and ward in the city over opponent John Krol. He will be the second mayor to serve a four-year term, succeeding Linda Tyer.  Macksey Cruises to Easy Victory; Council Incumbents Return to OfficeJennifer Macksey cruised to an easy victory on Tuesday night, earning a second term as mayor of North Adams.  Voters Turning Out for Pittsfield ElectionThere were 6,050 votes cast more than halfway through the day, which is a 19.64 percent turnout. Numbers have already surpassed September's preliminary election, which had about 16 percent turnout.  Pittsfield Candidates in Wards 6 & 7 Debate the IssuesThe debates were a partnership of Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires and moderated by Brittany Polito, iBerkshires' Pittsfield bureau chief.  Pittsfield Councilors at Large Candidates Debate Blight, Mosquitos, PolicingMonday's debate between the seven candidates for the four councilor at large seats offered some substantive dialogue and disagreements that were largely in degree.  Pittsfield's Wards 2 and 3 Candidates Take QuestionsThree of the candidates in two wards showed up for a set of debates on Monday night at Berkshire Community College. Candidate Statement: Krol Strongly Supports Ending MCAS as Graduation RequirementMayoral candidate John Krol has unequivocally called for ending the practice of using the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a mandatory requirement for graduation.  Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Talk Safety, Policing at NAACP DebateWith about two weeks left until the general election, the candidates debated the management of schools, economic development, finances, and more to a packed crowd at Conte Community School. |
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