Election
Pittsfield Election Heats Up With New Faces, Certified Candidates
The city is seeing increased interest in this year's election and with just a few weeks until signatures are due, many candidates have been certified.
Lanesborough Returns Incumbents to Office
Michael Murphy was elected to a second term on the Select Board with 172 votes; Barbara Davis-Hassan polled 142 votes and Deborah Maynard 131.
North Adams Has 13 Candidates So Far for Council
A couple more candidates have taken out papers for the November city election but so far there are not enough names to consider a preliminary election.
Councilor Kalinowsky Joins Pittsfield Mayoral Race
Pittsfield has a fourth mayoral candidate and it's another member of the City Council.
Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Discuss Issues in Planet Valenti Debate
Krol, a former City Council vice president, and Marchetti, current City Council president, kept the conversation focused on the issues. Both "cheerleaders" of Pittsfield, their campaign styles were described as a difference of personality.
Election Checkup: Pittsfield Sees Increased Interest in School Committee
More candidates have had their signatures certified and there is now a full slate of interest in the School Committee.
Pittsfield Sees Certified Candidates, Ward Races
The 2023 municipal election is heating up with multiple certified candidates and a returning face in Ward 2.
More Candidates Appear for North Adams Election
A few more names have been entered as potential candidates in the November election.
Williamstown Town Election Tuesday
Voters Tuesday will choose two people for three-year terms on the Select Board at the annual town election.
West Stockbridge Town Election Set May 8
There is one race on the ballot for a seat on the Select Board this year.
Williamstown Select Board Candidates Meet for Pre-Election Forum
But their answers at the Tuesday event did reflect some differences on the starting points that each will bring to deliberations that may come before the board in the next three years.
North Adams Gets More City Council Candidates
There is some potential for new faces on the City Council and School Committee this year, though it's too early in the election season to make any predictions.
Williamstown Select Board Candidates Speak on Town Issues
Three candidates will vie for two seats on the Select Board in the May 9 town election.
Lanesborough Opts Out of Early Voting By Mail
Voters will not be able to cast ballots early by mail but can they can still request an absentee ballot for the town election.
Campaign Statement: Morrow Running for North Adams City Council
Deanna Morrow, a direct care support worker at the Brien Center's Keenan House North, and recent Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduate, announced on March 10 that she will run for a seat on the North Adams City Council.
Pittsfield Sees Interest in All Wards, Two Certified Candidates
The city now has a potential candidate for Ward 2 and two with certified signatures.
North Adams Nomination Papers Available for Election 2023
There will also be nine two-year seats on the City Council and three four-year seats each on the North Adams and McCann school committees.
Williamstown Town Election Registration Deadline is April 28
The town election will be held on Tuesday, May 9, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the gymnasium of Williamstown Elementary School.
Pittsfield Nomination Papers Available for 2023 Election
Offices on this year's municipal ballot in November are a four-year term for mayor and two-year terms each for one city clerk post, four councilor at large seats, seven ward council seats (one for each ward) and six School Committee seats.
Pittsfield Council President Peter Marchetti to Run for Mayor
City Council President Peter Marchetti is embarking on a second run for the corner office next year.
Former Pittsfield Councilor John Krol to Run for Mayor
John Krol is returning to local politics after a two-year absence in a big way — with a bid for mayor.
