 Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Discuss Controversies, Take JabsAt the start of the event hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires, Peter Marchetti and John Krol wasted no time in addressing them.  Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Hone Visions for Corner OfficeHosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.com, topics ranged from public services and finances to leadership styles and inspiration.  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.  Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Talk Visions For LeadershipModerator Will Singleton delivered questions on finances, management, and business to a packed crowd at Conte Community School.  PCTV and iBerkshires to Host Pittsfield DebatesThe debates will begin on Monday, Oct. 30 at Berkshire Community College in the K-111 auditorium beginning at 5:00 p.m.  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.  Pittsfield Ward Candidates Talk Police, Blight, Charter ObjectionsThe Ward 2 debate featured Brittany Bandani and Alexander Blumin and the Ward 7 debate incumbent Anthony Maffuccio and challenger Rhonda Serre.  PCTV and iBerkshires Hosting Preliminary Election DebatesDebates will be held on Sept. 5 at the Berkshire Athenaeum beginning at 5 p.m. with Ward 2 followed by Ward 7 at 6 p.m. and the mayoral debate at 7 p.m.  Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Discuss Issues in Planet Valenti DebateKrol, a former City Council vice president, and Marchetti, current City Council president, kept the conversation focused on the issues. Both "cheerleaders" of Pittsfield, their campaign styles were described as a difference of personality. State Senate Candidates Clash on Abortion, Fair Share, Police Reform in DebateMark pointed out that he and his opponent have a sharp contrast on the issues but commended Phair for keeping personal matters out of his campaign.  District Attorney Candidates Meet in Final DebateDistrict Attorney candidates Timothy Shugrue and Andrea Harrington met for a debate at the Mount in Lenox on Tuesday. NAACP Cancels Sheriff, DA DebateOn Tuesday, the district attorney candidates will meet again at a debate sponsored by the Brigades at The Mount in Lenox at 1 p.m.  State Rep, DA Candidates Meet in Final ForumsThere are two more forum/debates planned before the Democratic primary on Sept. 6.  DA Candidates Tout Experience, Results at Primary DebateIncumbent Andrea Harrington touted the systemic changes she's made in the office during her 3 1/2 years in office while challenger Timothy Shugrue stressed his decades of experience on both sides in the courtroom during the sometimes heated debate.  Bowler and Barbulunga Trade Jabs in Primary Sheriff DebateThe candidates answered 12 questions with an option for rebuttal, were able to ask each other one question, and gave opening and closing statements. Topics ranged from participation with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the Western Mass Regional Women's Corrections Center and the office's budget.  Sheriff Candidates Discuss Incarcerated Women, Operations in DebateThe two candidates, incumbent Thomas Bowler and challenger Alf Barbalunga, questioned each other on incarcerated women, operations and more. |
