 Williamstown Select Board Candidates Answer QuestionsWhile three seats on the Select Board will be on the ballot at the May 13 annual town election, just one seat is contested.  Adams Selectmen Candidates Talk Taxes, Roads, Growth at ForumThe three candidates for two seats on the Board of Selectmen — Joseph Nowak, Jay Meczywor and Jerome Socolof — answered questions during the 90-minute forum at the former Firehouse Cafe.  Dalton Select Board Candidates Advocate for ChangeThe four Select Board candidates answered questions curated by resident submissions in front of nearly 60 attendees on Thursday night.  Letter: Working for You, Keeping Promisesam looking forward to again getting your valued support for a three-year term so I can continue serving the people of Dalton.  Pittsfield Sees Potential Candidates for All PositionsIt's election season again, and as of Thursday, potential candidates have taken out papers for city clerk, councilor at large, Wards 1-7, and the School Committee. Nomination papers became available on April 3, and certified papers are due by Aug. 1.  Questions Needed for Dalton Select Board ForumFor every question, the candidates will each have up to 1 1/2 minutes to answer, followed by 30 seconds each to rebut or follow up. The moderator can allow for further debate on a particular question if needed.  Adams Fire District Holding Info Session on Building, ElectionMembers of the Fire District are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on the fire station and on the questions being proposed on the upcoming Fire District meeting. Macksey to Run for Third Term as MayorMacksey said she wants to continue to advance North Adams, prioritizing improvements in infrastructure, public safety, and economic development. Nomination Deadline Passes for Williamstown ElectionsVoters will have two contested races on the ballot when they go to the polls for town elections in May. Clarksburg Election Deadline ApproachingTown Clerk Marilyn Gomeau is reminding citizens that the deadline to return nomination papers with 25 signatures is Monday, March 24, at noon. Adams See Race for Selectmen SeatsIncumbent Joseph J. Nowak will face off against Jay T. Meczywor and Jerome S. Socolof for the two seats up for election on the board. Both seats are for three-year terms. Otis Election, Caucus Forms AvailableCaucus request forms and the nomination papers are available now for the annual town election. Cheshire Nomination Papers Available for May 5 Town ElectionNomination papers for elected offices in the town of Cheshire are available at the town clerk's office during scheduled business hours as of Feb. 5. Clarksburg Opens Town Election NominationsNomination papers for the annual town election are now available in the town clerk's office.  Nomination Papers Available In AdamsCandidates seeking to run for office should contact the Town Clerk's Office to pick up nomination papers. All signatures must be ink signatures, no electronic signatures are allowed.  Collins Wins Select Board Seat in DaltonRobert Collins will join the Select Board as it's fifth member after winning a four-way special election for the vacant seat by 13 votes.  Letter: Carsell Running in Dalton Special ElectionI'll end by humbly requesting the vote of Dalton voters this Monday when I plan on meeting them when the polls open at 11 a.m. Dalton February Election a Go Despite Date ErrorThe special election to decide who will fill the vacant Select Board seat will occur on Feb. 3. In December, the board approved the use of mail-in ballots. Dalton Candidates Talk Fire District, Green InitiativesDalton voters will choose from four candidates at the Feb. 3 special election to decide who will fill the vacant Select Board seat.  Dalton Candidates Debate Infrastructure, Police Station at Candidate ForumThe four candidates on the ballot, Robert Collins, Rich Haley, Levi Renderer and Patrick Carsell appeared at a forum Wednesday night to highlight their perspectives on issues including transparency and collaboration, the condition of the police station, and roads and sidewalks.  iBerkshires Hosts Dalton Select Board Candidate Forum WednesdayIn this forum, each candidate will begin with a two-minute opening statement. Following this, Polito will ask questions.  Select Board Incumbent Bob Bishop Up for Re-ElectionRobert Bishop says he'll work to keep taxes down while supporting town department and employees if re-elected to the Select Board. |
