 Paul Mark Set to Move to State SenateA six-term representative of the 2nd Berkshire District, the Democrat was leading his Republican opponent Brendan Phair of Pittsfield by nearly 60 percent with more than a third of precincts reporting on Tuesday night.  High Turnout in Berkshires Helps Elect New Slate of OfficialsMore locally, Democrats Paul Mark was elected to the state Senate and state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli to another term in the State House in the new 3rd District. North Adams' own Tara Jacobs was on track to be the first Berkshire resident elected to the Governor's Council.  Mount Greylock Voters Re-Elect Greene, Miller to School CommitteeVoters in the Mount Greylock Regional School District Tuesday returned Carrie Greene and Steven Miller to the School Committee in the only contested local election on the ballot.  Lt. Gov. Candidate Driscoll Makes Campaign Swing Through BerkshiresLieutenant governor candidate Kim Driscoll was talking about addressing housing issues and public infrastructure as she made a last swing through far Western Mass on Friday.  Conservative Candidates Promote Campaigns in Park SquareWith less than a week until election day, Republican congressional candidate Dean Martilli stood out in Park Square with supporters on Wednesday.  Clarksburg Debuts New Electronic Voting Machine at Next Week's ElectionThe purchase was approved in the fiscal 2023 budget at town meeting and arrived shortly after the primary in September.  Letter: Support Tara Jacobs for Governor's CouncilThe choice here is clear. Tara has ability, intentions, and integrity to work with both government and community stakeholders to help make Western Massachusetts a better, safer, and more just place to live, work, and visit.  Package Store Owners Supporting Question 3 on the November BallotBerkshire Wine & Liquor and George's liquor store owner Jigar "Jay" Sinroza has been working to educate the community and other liquor store owners about the importance of passing Question 3 on the November ballot.  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. Three Candidates Vying for Two Seats on the Mount Greylock School CommitteeVoters in the Mount Greylock Regional School District will be selecting their representatives for the next term at the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.  Tara Jacobs Wins Nomination for Governor's CouncilThe School Committee member stunned the powers that be with an upset win over three attorneys for the Democratic nomination for the 8th District.  Healey, Diehl to Face Off for Governor in NovemberBoth candidates had been the expected victors on Tuesday night: Healey was the only Democrat left in the primary after Sonia Chang-Diaz dropped out last month and Republican Diehl handily beat businessman Chris Doughty.  Shugrue Cruises to Victory in District Attorney PrimaryBut an unhappy electorate voted against giving her another term on Tuesday, boosting defense attorney Timothy Shugrue as the county's top prosecutor.  Bowler Wins Third Term as Berkshire County SheriffBowler walked into the crowded room hugging his family, friends, co-workers, and proud supporters as they shouted "six more years."  Pittsfield Having a Quiet, Rainy Election DayCity Clerk Michele Benjamin reported that as of noon, there was only a 12 percent voter turnout. She hopes to see more votes cast later in the day and that the gloomy weather conditions don't deter too many people.  Letter: Harrington Deserves Another TermAndrea walks the walk on showing up to make change.  Letter: Vote For Kingsbury-EvansWe need younger bloodlines in our elected officials and offices. She has good ideas and will a good representative in the Massachusetts First House District. Barbalunga Campaign Says Election Post Was in ErrorBut the post had prompted City Clerk Michele Benjamin to issue a release rebutting "irresponsible false claims about the integrity of the voting process" on Thursday.  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.  Palfrey Drops Out of AG PrimaryIn his statement, he endorsed opponent Andrea Campbell, saying her "devotion to public service is admirable. She will continue the legacy of Maura Healey and be a fighter for justice for all."  Shannon Liss-Riordan Touts Experience in Attorney General CampaignAs a labor attorney, she has spent the last 23 years fighting for working people and winning huge cases, she said. The candidate has taken on companies such as FedEx, Amazon, Uber, and IBM and has been victorious against them in court. 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.  Barbalunga Seeks Fiscal Stewardship, Equity in Sheriff's OfficeAlf Barbalunga wants to make the Berkshire County sheriff's office is fiscally responsible and equitable.  Q&A: Bowler Thinks Experience Sets Him Apart in Sheriff RaceBowler has served in the position since 2010 and has 37 years of law enforcement experience. Before becoming sheriff, he had spent 24 years working in the Pittsfield Police Department.  State House Candidates Field Questions at Williamstown ForumThe most obvious difference between the two candidates for the 1st Berkshire seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives was the first issue the pair addressed in a Thursday evening forum. |
