Deadline for Nomination Papers for Clarksburg Election

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CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The last day to take out papers for the eight offices on the town election ballot is Friday, April 3. 
 
Offices up for election include a three-year term on the Select Board currently held by Jeffrey Levanos, and: 
  • Three-year School Committee seat held by Laura Wood
  • Five-year term on the Planning Board held by Gary Pierce
  • Three-year Board of Health seat held by Ronald Pierce
  • Three-year term as library trustee held by LInda Hurlbut
  • Three-year term as War Memorial Trustee held by Joseph Bushika III
  • One-year term as tree warden held by Ernest Dix
  • One-year term as moderator, currently vacant. 
The deadline to return nomination papers is Tuesday, April 7. Currently papers have been taken out for School Committee, War Memorial trustee and moderator. No papers have been returned as of yet.
 
The town election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26. Should this date change, it will be posted and announced. Legislation as it stands now states that even if the town election date changes, the only date that will also change is the voter registration date. All other dates, such as nomination paper deadline, will remain the same. 
 
You may make arrangements to obtain nomination papers by leaving a message for the town clerk at 413-663-8255 or TownClerk@ClarksburgMA.gov.

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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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