 Q&A: Third Berkshires' Leigh Davis Talks Path ForwardSouth Berkshire voters cast their ballots on Tuesday to chose Leigh Davis as the new Third Berkshire District state representative.  Trump Elected 47th US PresidentOn Wednesday morning, some woke up with a sense of victory and others with a sense of fear.  Leigh Davis Will Represent the Third Berkshire DistrictWith a handful of precincts not yet reporting, Davis was leading opponent Marybeth Mitts by 12,603 votes to 9,480, winning 55.5 percent of the vote at as the clock struck midnight. Berkshires, State Return Incumbents & Pass MCAS QuestionMassachusetts voters sent U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren back to Capitol Hill. High Turnout as Williamstown Passes Local Tax ExemptionThat question to create a tax exemption to the Community Preservatoin Act passed by a margin of 2,177-977. Berkshires to Vote for President, State Ballot QuestionsVoters will hit the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president and state and federal officials and decide ballot questions.  Question 2: Is MCAS a Tool or Barrier?Those who oppose the removal of MCAS as a graduation requirement fear it will stunt accountability while supporters feel it bogs students down. Write-Ins Needed for CBRSD Committee VacanciesLast Thursday's Central Berkshire School Committee meeting marked the end of term for three members, who have decided not to run for their seats again.  Berkshires, Pittsfield Highlighted in U.S. Senate DebateBerkshire County was mentioned several times during Thursday's Senate debate, hosted by New England Public Media News and GBH News Massachusetts. Clarksburg Ballot Initiative Could Mean Funds for Housing, Historic PreservationTown officials also have supported adoption of the act as a way to leverage funding from the state to address community needs the town can't afford.  Candidates for Third Berkshire Meet in Wide-Ranging DebateOn Nov. 5, voters will decide who is most qualified to push the community forward as the next Third Berkshire District state representative.  Neal, Markey Reflect on U.S. Political ClimateU.S. Rep. Richard Neal and U.S Sen. Edward Markey shared the reflections on the nation's political climate during separate swings through the Berkshires this week. |
