Clarksburg Announces Open Seats, Dates for 2026 Town Election

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town released the official calendar and list of vacancies for the upcoming 2026 municipal elections, inviting residents to consider local primary leadership roles.

Open Positions

Six town boards have openings this cycle, with terms ranging from three to five years:

• Select Board: One seat (3-year term)

• School Committee: One seat (3-year term)

• Library Trustee: One seat (3-year term)

• Board of Health: One seat (3-year term)

• War Memorial: One seat (3-year term)

• Planning Board: One seat (5-year term)

Key Election Deadlines

The election process officially begins in early February. Prospective candidates and voters should note the following dates:

• Feb. 3: Nomination papers become available at the Town Clerk’s Office.

• March 25: Deadline for candidates to submit nomination papers.

• April 10: Final day for candidates to withdraw from the ballot.

• May 2: Last day for residents to register to vote (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.).

• May 12: Election Day. Polls will be open from noon to 7:00 p.m.

Financial Reporting

Candidates are reminded of their obligations regarding campaign finance documentation. The pre-election report is due by May 4, followed by a final report on June 11. All elected officials must also file a year-end report by Jan. 20, 2027.

Interested residents are encouraged to visit the Town Clerk’s Office for further information on candidate requirements and the nomination process.

Pittsfield Council Says 'Yes' to Soccer at Crane Park

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
06:35AM / Saturday, June 13, 2026

The pitch will have the logos of the city and the US. and Massachusetts soccer associations. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is gladly accepting a "mini-pitch" from the U.S. Soccer Foundation to bring games back to Crane Park. 

Fueling excitement around the World Cup, U.S. Soccer has been working with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer League to make these facilities available to 20 communities — one of which will be at the park at the intersection of Benedict Road and Springside Avenue. 

The City Council accepted the gift on Tuesday during its regular meeting. 

A mini pitch is a compact, modular field typically used for soccer, and it can also accommodate inline skates. It has a galvanized steel border with built-in goals and a rubber plastic surface that is clicked together; installed on the existing inline hockey court. 

Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham said he has gone door to door speaking with nearby residents, and they are "really excited" about the upgrade. He also sees it as a great addition. 

"They say that nobody really uses the court a ton now, and they are excited to see kids back on there playing," he said. 

Decades ago, the Crane Park facility was a wading pool. It closed in 1980, and before the turn of the century, it was filled in and marked for hockey. 

Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath explained that the wooden border around the rink is showing its age, has been vandalized and tagged, and the facility is seeing a "real decline" in use. 

"This would seem to be an appropriate spot for us to remove the board system that's in place and install the mini pitch system through this grant," he said.