Election
Marchetti Wins Corner Office in Pittsfield
Twelve years after his first run for mayor, Marchetti took the corner office winning every precinct and ward in the city over opponent John Krol. He will be the second mayor to serve a four-year term, succeeding Linda Tyer.
Macksey Cruises to Easy Victory; Council Incumbents Return to Office
Jennifer Macksey cruised to an easy victory on Tuesday night, earning a second term as mayor of North Adams.
Voters Turning Out for Pittsfield Election
There were 6,050 votes cast more than halfway through the day, which is a 19.64 percent turnout. Numbers have already surpassed September's preliminary election, which had about 16 percent turnout.
One Incumbent Ousted in Pittsfield Council Election
One incumbent was ousted in the City Council election and there will be multiple new faces on the council come January.
North Adams Set to Elect New Government
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Pittsfield General Election Includes All Positions
Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and there are races in all but three wards — Wards 1, 4 and 5 — and School Committee.
Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Discuss Controversies, Take Jabs
At the start of the event hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires, Peter Marchetti and John Krol wasted no time in addressing them.
Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Hone Visions for Corner Office
Hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.com, topics ranged from public services and finances to leadership styles and inspiration.
Letter: Vote for Right Team for North Adams
Me, I voted early right there in City Hall, for nine members for City Council (phew!) plus the city mayor. I'm eager to earn bragging rights for electing the right team.
Pittsfield Candidates in Wards 6 & 7 Debate the Issues
The debates were a partnership of Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires and moderated by Brittany Polito, iBerkshires' Pittsfield bureau chief.
Letter: Breen Has Right Experience for North Adams Council
Well, I just voted, and I gave my first vote for City Council to Pete Breen. Why, you ask?
Pittsfield Councilors at Large Candidates Debate Blight, Mosquitos, Policing
Monday's debate between the seven candidates for the four councilor at large seats offered some substantive dialogue and disagreements that were largely in degree.
Pittsfield's Wards 2 and 3 Candidates Take Questions
Three of the candidates in two wards showed up for a set of debates on Monday night at Berkshire Community College.
PCTV and iBerkshires to Host Pittsfield Debates
The debates will begin on Monday, Oct. 30 at Berkshire Community College in the K-111 auditorium beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Letter: Fitch the Right Candidate for City Council
Andrew Fitch would be an excellent addition to the North Adams City Council and I am writing to show support for his election to the Council.
Candidate Statement: Krol Strongly Supports Ending MCAS as Graduation Requirement
Mayoral candidate John Krol has unequivocally called for ending the practice of using the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a mandatory requirement for graduation.
Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Talk Safety, Policing at NAACP Debate
With about two weeks left until the general election, the candidates debated the management of schools, economic development, finances, and more to a packed crowd at Conte Community School.
North Adams Sets Candidate Forum
Candidates in this year's local election have been invited to an open forum this Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion.
Campaign Statement: Krol Outlines Steps for Strong Financial Oversight
Mayoral candidate John Krol has released a plan on how his administration will root out waste, provide effective financial oversight, find savings for residents and small business owners, all while growing the economy.
Marchetti, Krol Move on to November Election in Pittsfield
Tuesday's preliminary election has narrowed the mayoral field to Peter Marchetti and John Krol.
Pittsfield Having Quiet Preliminary Election Day
About halfway through polling, mayoral candidates Peter Marchetti, Karen Kalinowsky and John Krol were feeling hopeful while holding signs in front of Providence Court, the polling location for Ward 3A.
Pittsfield Holds Preliminary Election Tuesday
Each of the three contested positions will be narrowed down to two candidates in preparation for the general election on Nov. 7.
Letter: Alex Blumin for City Council
I am excited to endorse Mr. Alex Blumin for Ward 2 City Council. When we elect Mr. Blumin, we continue Ward 2's tradition of self-governance.
Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Debate Policing, Mental Health, Infrastructure
The debate, which was carried live on PCTV, followed debates for Ward 2 and Ward 7. Those ward elections, along with the mayoral, each have three candidates who will be narrowed down to two in the Sept. 19 preliminary election.
Pittsfield Ward Candidates Talk Police, Blight, Charter Objections
The Ward 2 debate featured Brittany Bandani and Alexander Blumin and the Ward 7 debate incumbent Anthony Maffuccio and challenger Rhonda Serre.
Macksey Kicks Off Campaign for Second Term as North Adams Mayor
But Macksey, the first woman to lead North Adams, isn't conceding anything to chance and on Thursday she touted the highlights of her administration and promised, well, more of the same.
Pittsfield's Preliminary Ballot Positions Drawn for Mayor, Two Wards
Karen Kalinowsky pulled the first position on the mayoral ballot for Sept. 19's preliminary election, followed by Peter Marchetti in the two spot and John Krol in third.
No Preliminary Election in North Adams
There will be no preliminary election in North Adams this year. But there will definitely be some changes on the City Council with only six incumbents running for re-election in November.
Pittsfield Will Hold Preliminary Election on Sept. 19
The city is expected to hold a preliminary election on Sept. 19 to trim the candidate fields for mayor, Ward 2 and Ward 7, barring any last-minute withdrawals.
Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Discuss Housing, Taxes in Debate
Three mayoral candidates delved into housing, taxes, and city economics during a debate hosted by streaming show "It's Pittsfield Tonight" last week.
