  Barrett Holds off Fitch in State House RaceIn an election night cliffhanger that had supporters of each candidate anxiously checking their cell phone screens two hours after the polls closed, Barrett defeated challenger Andrew Fitch in the First Berkshire Democratic primary for the State House of Representatives.  Voters: Primary Election is on Sept. 1Voters will determine some winners ahead of the general election and select the Republican nominee for governor during the state primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 1.  Q&A with State Representative Challenger Andrew FitchAndrew Fitch, currently a city councilor in the district's largest municipality — and the commonwealth's smallest city — is challenging former North Adams Mayor John Barrett III, who won the First Berkshire seat in a 2017 special election, in the Democratic Party primary.  Q&A with First District Incumbent John Barrett IIIJohn Barrett III has served the district in the State House of Representatives since 2017, when he was elected in a special election.  Healey Talks Healthcare, Housing, ICE at South County FarmMaura Healey visited Main Street and Indian Line Farm during campaign stops on Tuesday.  Healey Makes Berkshire Campaign Swing: 'I Stand With You'Maura Healey was in the Berkshires on Monday to rally support for a second four-year term as governor. She spoke at a meet and greet on Main Street, visited small businesses on North Street in Pittsfield, and planned to stop in Great Barrington on Tuesday.  Jacobs: 'Re-envisioned' Role of Governor's CouncillorThe position has long been held by powerful politicians from Springfield. The two District 8 Governor's Councillors before me were former mayors of Springfield.  Fitch, Barrett Meet in Debate for State Representative SeatThe incumbent, John Barrett III, and Andrew Fitch, a North Adams city councilor, met in a theater at Williams College's Paresky Center in a forum sponsored by the town's chapter of the League of Women Voters.  Berkshire Law Enforcement Officials Endorse Fenton for Governor's CouncilRanking Berkshire law enforcement officials are putting their weight behind a Springfield lawyer for Governor's Council in the September Democratic primary over North Adams incumbent Tara Jacobs. Haskins Wins School, Select Board SeatsVoters put Daniel Haskins back on the Select Board and also on the School Committee on Tuesday. Williamstown Picks Curran, Sussman as Library TrusteesJanet Curran and Michael Sussman, separated by three votes, came in first and second, at 219 and 216. They will join the seven-member committee overseeing the Milne Library.  Dalton Elects Incumbents, Write-in for Planning BoardThe unofficial results for the town's annual election indicate that Planning Board registered candidate William Striebel III and write-in candidate Richard Hall have secured the two seats.  Hoyt, Rice Face Off for Adams Board of SelectmenThe two candidates for a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen answered questions last week ranging from government transparency to use of Chapter 90 funds. Library Board Only Race in Williamstown ElectionVoters in May will have one contested election on the ballot.  Pittsfield Returns Incumbents, Elects New School CommitteeThere is new leadership in a couple of wards, but the majority returning to the City Council are incumbents.  Macksey Wins Big for Third Term in North AdamsMayor Jennifer Macksey was returned to a third term in the corner office with high turnout in Tuesday's election.  North Adams to Vote New Government on TuesdayUp for election are mayor, all nine City Council seats and three School Committee seats. Also on the ballot are two seats representing the city in the Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District (McCann School Committee).  Letter: If Oleskiewicz & Sapienza Won't Stick Up For Us, Why Should We Vote for Them?These two councilors outright voted "No" to keeping city resources secure from use against anti-trans actions; "No" to acknowledging the danger that this current federal administration has placed upon trans and gender expansive community members; "No" to inclusive, equitable access to health care.  Letter: Macksey Supports Local BusinessesI am pleased to offer my full endorsement for Jennifer Macksey as the mayor of North Adams. School Committee Candidates Debate at BCCTopics ranged from the middle school restructuring and proposed new school in the West Side, to teacher retention and the district's cell phone policy.  Letter: Vote Markey for SenateIt seems to me a candidate's age is irrelevant if he's doing the job, and Ed Markey is doing his job.  Letter: Macksey Is Doing the WorkMayor Macksey speaks clearly and directly, but does not make remarks with the intent of scoring points. She stands by her word.  Letter: Macksey Is the Experienced Leader North Adams NeedsMayor Macksey has the experience and understanding to continue moving our city forward.  Pittsfield Ward 7 Candidates Mull Mosquito Control, HomelessnessCandidates for Ward 7 found common ground on a couple of topics during Thursday's debate sponsored by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires. Candidates Debate Homeless Problem, Traffic in Pittsfield Ward DebatesThere weren't any fireworks at Wednesday's debates for Wards 2 and 5 as the candidates seem to agree in general on issues and with the homeless being a major topic. The differences were in the details. |
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