Clarksburg Announces Open Seats, Dates for 2026 Town Election

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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.


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Combined No-HItter Lifts Pittsfield Babe Ruth Team to Regional Tourney

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Kevin Smith was dominant, and the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars offense gave him just enough support to secure a 2-1 win over Westfield in the Western Massachusetts Championship Game on Sunday afternoon.
 
Smith struck out 11 in six innings before Cooper Reed delivered a scoreless seventh as the pair combined on a no-hitter and Pittsfield claimed a berth in next weekend’s New England Regional Championship in Stamford, Conn.
 
“I felt pretty good,” Smith said after his second outing of the three-team tournament. “I was mainly throwing fastballs until they started hitting it, and then I went with the off-speed.”
 
Smith threw two innings in Pittsfield’s five-inning win over Southern Berkshire in the tournament opener.
 
Sunday afternoon, when the game was in the balance on every pitch, was more his speed.
 
“I love it,” he said of the one-run game. “I like feeling the pressure on me and I’m getting the job done. It feels good afterwards.”
 
Smith struck out eight of the first 10 batters he faced, pitching around walks in the first and second innings and facing just two over the minimum through three.
 
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