Mazzeo Claims Irregularities as Reason for Mayoral Recount

The recount is being requested by Melissa Mazzeo, who lost the hard fought race against Linda Tyer by 529 votes on Nov. 5.

Pittsfield Mayoral Election Recount to Start Next Week

City Clerk Michele Benjamin said Tuesday that the recount will begin Monday at 8:30 a.m. and continue until the recount is complete.

Williamstown Fire District Voters Choose Moresi, Reynolds

Moresi received 137 votes to the 39 received by his opponent, Gerald Smith. Reynolds notched 114 votes to the 64 votes of his opponent, Bruce MacDonald.

Williamstown Fire District Voters to Select New Board Members

On Tuesday, voters will choose either David Moresi or Gerard Smith for an 18-month term on the Prudential Committee, which governs the town's fire district. Richard Reynolds and Bruce MacDonald are the two candidates for a 30-month seat on the committee.

Harrington Endorses Kennedy Run for U.S. Senate

Kennedy announced in September his decision to primary U.S. Sen. Edward Markey. The 39-year-old Democrat and grandson of Robert F. Kennedy said on Saturday morning that we're at "a moment of reckoning" in the country and his campaign will shine a spotlight on the things "we haven't done as well as we could have or should have."

Large Turnout Propels Pittsfield's Tyer to Second Term

Linda Tyer was elected on Tuesday to a second four-year term, beating out opponent Melissa Mazzeo by 529 votes out of nearly 12,000 cast.

North Adams Re-Elects Mayor, City Council Incumbents

The electorate displayed a preference for incumbents, also re-electing six councilors and returning two former councilors to the fold. The only newcomer to make it onto the nine-member panel was Jess Sweeney.

North Adams to Elect City Council, Mayor

Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday in what has so far been something of a lackluster election season to elect a new City Council, a mayor and three seats on the School Committee.

Five Candidates Running for 3 North Adams School Committee Seats

There are five candidates running for three four-year seats on the North Adams School Committee. The incumbents running for re-election are Karen Bond and Tara Jacobs; they are being challenged by Emily Daunis, Robert J. Moulton Jr. and David Sookey III.

Letter: Blackmer Right Choice for City Council

Letter: Support Breen for McCann School Committee

We are writing this letter to support an outstanding husband and father in his campaign for a seat on the McCann School Committee.

Blumin Wants to Bring Conservative Voice to City Council

Blumin has been a regular attendee at City Council meetings over the past few years, frequently critiquing the council's actions, budgets and what he says is a lack of transparency and accountability.

North Adams Council Candidates: Moulton, Cardimino & Sheldon

The fifth and last in a series of five candidate articles profiling the 14 City Council candidates running for the nine at-large seats on the North Adams City Council.

North Adams Council Candidates: Hopkins, Lamb & Sweeney

The third in a series of five candidate profiles of the 14 City Council candidates running for the nine at-large seats on the North Adams City Council.

North Adams Council Candidates: LaForest & Wilkinson

The third in a series of five candidate articles profiling the 14 City Council candidates running for the nine at-large seats on the North Adams City Council.

North Adams Council Candidates: Sapienza, Harpin & Oleskiewicz

The second in a series of five candidate profiles of the 14 City Council candidates running for the nine at-large seats on the North Adams City Council.

North Adams Council Candidates: Bona, Blackmer & Eurbin

The first in a series of five candidate profiles of the 14 City Council candidates running for the nine at-large seats on the North Adams City Council.

Pittsfield City Council Ward Candidates Debate for Wards 5,6 & 7

All ward issues were on the table during Tuesday night's debate as candidates for Wards 5, 6, and 7 made their case to voters.

Bernard Seeks Second Term to Continue Momentum

Thomas Bernard is seeking a second term in the corner office to continue the foundational work begun over the past two years

Pittsfield Wards One & Four Candidates Debate

City Council candidates for Wards 1 and 4 debated ward issues and made their final arguments to voters before next week's election.

Branch Sees North Adams' Potential as Welcoming, Safe Community

Branch's "2020 Vision — One to One Together" is about inclusivity and it may seem a idealistic when it comes to a community embracing togetherness. But she says having that vision is important if the city wants to reach its potential and serve its citizens.

Tyer, Mazzeo Make Final Arguments for Pittsfield Election

Mayor Linda Tyer and Councilor at Large Melissa Mazzeo faced off Monday in a spirited — and final — debate as the two women sought convince voters they are the right choice for a four-year term in the corner office on Nov. 5.

Candidate For Congress Alex Morse Holds Health-Care Town Hall

The progressive Democrat sees inadequate health care as one of the biggest issues in the country and wants to radically change the system.

North Adams Council Candidates on Green Initiatives

We wanted voters to know where candidates stand on issues of interest to our committee. iBerkshires is posting the responses as a public service.

Letter: Vote for Mayor Tom

Mayor Bernard has committed himself to working to create a successful, inclusive and safe community, and I think he has earned the right to stay in his job.