Haskins Wins School, Select Board SeatsVoters put Daniel Haskins back on the Select Board and also on the School Committee on Tuesday. Williamstown Picks Curran, Sussman as Library TrusteesJanet Curran and Michael Sussman, separated by three votes, came in first and second, at 219 and 216. They will join the seven-member committee overseeing the Milne Library. Dalton Elects Incumbents, Write-in for Planning BoardThe unofficial results for the town's annual election indicate that Planning Board registered candidate William Striebel III and write-in candidate Richard Hall have secured the two seats. Williamstown Voters Have Choices for Library Trustees SpotsFour candidates are on the ballot for two three-year seats on the Milne Public Library Board of Trustees. Dalton Town Elections Monday, Planning Seat VacantUnlike recent elections, all open seats are uncontested this year, with one vacancy still remaining on the Planning Board, which will require write-in votes to fill the seat. Voters Pick Newcomers in Adams, Cheshire ElectionsKelly Rice decisively beat three-term incumbent Christine Hoyt in Adams and Scott McWhirt led a successful write-in vote against formr Cheshire board member Mark Biagini, winning 190-162. Hoyt, Rice Face Off for Adams Board of SelectmenThe two candidates for a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen answered questions last week ranging from government transparency to use of Chapter 90 funds. Letter: Christine Hoyt Best Choice for Adams Select Board on May 4Christine has proven she has the vision and the work ethic to lead Adams for another three years. I hope you will join me in voting for her on Monday, May 4, and keep the momentum going. Letter: Support for Christine HoytChristine has been a steady leader focused on maintaining essential services, strengthening fiscal stability, supporting local businesses, and advancing important projects like the Adams Theater and Greylock Glen. Dalton Planning Board Needs Write-Ins, 2 Run for Select BoardThe town election is less than a month away and, unlike recent ones, all open seats are uncontested, with even a vacancy remaining on the Planning Board. Letter: Re-Elect Christine Hoyt in AdamsPlease join me in voting for Christine Hoyt on May 4 so that she can continue working on behalf of our town. Clarksburg Students Create 'I Voted' Stickers to Promote ElectionsGomeau's idea was to involve the students at Clarksburg School through a contest to come up with the best "I voted" stickers. Library Board Only Race in Williamstown ElectionVoters in May will have one contested election on the ballot. No Contested Town Races Shaping Up in WilliamstownWith two weeks left to gather signatures on nomination papers, there are no contested elections shaping up for the May 12 town election. Cheshire Looking to Improve Voter TurnoutTown Clerk Whitney Flynn said she was tasked with trying to help get the word out about elections and voting periods, after noticing Cheshire's turnout has been sparse. Recount Called for Dalton May 12 ElectionThe town clerk's office will recount the ballots from the May 12 local election to verify the results. Dalton Election Results Are AccurateIf a voter was not on the list, they were referred to the town clerk, warden, or assistant warden, who explained that one must vote where they reside. Pagliarulo, Strout Win Seats on Dalton Select BoardAntonio "Tony" Pagliarulo won one of the two seats in the four-way race with 577 votes for the board, outpolling the other three candidates by 107 votes. Coming up second was incumbent Marc Strout with 486. Letter: Dear People of DaltonAttendance at the Dalton annual town meeting, which was twice Dalton's previous best, was nothing short of amazing. Williamstown Select Board Candidates Meet in Pre-Election ForumCandidates Shana Dixon and Jane Patton participated in the forum at Town Hall, which was telecast by the town's community access channel, WilliNet. Letter: Why I Support Shana Dixon for Williamstown Select BoardI am impressed by Shana Dixon, the current chair of the DIRE committee, who has not hesitated to step up for this community, while also operating her own small business and juggling life as a single mom of two young children. Letter: Please Elect Tony PagliaruloBecause Tony knows Dalton and its residents — and has the best interests of the town as his goal — he will make a terrific Select Board member. |















