Clarksburg Announces Open Seats, Dates for 2026 Town Election

10:59AM / Friday, February 13, 2026Print Story | Email Story

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town released the official calendar and list of vacancies for the upcoming 2026 municipal elections, inviting residents to consider local primary leadership roles.

Open Positions

Six town boards have openings this cycle, with terms ranging from three to five years:

Select Board: One seat (3-year term)
School Committee: One seat (3-year term)
Library Trustee: One seat (3-year term)
Board of Health: One seat (3-year term)
War Memorial: One seat (3-year term)
Planning Board: One seat (5-year term)

Key Election Deadlines

The election process officially begins in early February. Prospective candidates and voters should note the following dates:

Feb. 3: Nomination papers become available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
March 25: Deadline for candidates to submit nomination papers.
April 10: Final day for candidates to withdraw from the ballot.
May 2: Last day for residents to register to vote (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.).
May 12: Election Day. Polls will be open from noon to 7:00 p.m.

Financial Reporting

Candidates are reminded of their obligations regarding campaign finance documentation. The pre-election report is due by May 4, followed by a final report on June 11. All elected officials must also file a year-end report by Jan. 20, 2027.

Interested residents are encouraged to visit the Town Clerk’s Office for further information on candidate requirements and the nomination process.

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Clarksburg School Committee Considers Lowering Paid Time Off Payout Threshold

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
06:27AM / Wednesday, October 07, 2026

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The School Committee will review its paid time off payout policy and potentially lower the minimum service requirement for employees to collect a payout upon leaving.

The conversation began at an Oct. 1 meeting, where the committee requested that a recently retired employee receive his full payout even though he served 16 years rather than meeting the current 20-year threshold.

"I think 20 years is a lot for people," School Committee member Cindy Brule said. "I think we need a number that is more realistic."

Assistant Superintendent Tara Barnes noted that this is another instance where Clarksburg's municipal policy differs from the school's. Most municipal employees in Clarksburg can collect a payout after 10 years of service.

The employee in question was Mike Peters, a recently retired custodian who sought to cash in on 87 sick days and three personal days.

"If he had taken those days over the 16 years, it would have caused disruption," School Committee member Dan Haskins said after supporting the payout.

In Principal Kimberly Rougeau's report, she shared that the school year has started smoothly and that staff have completed several professional development sessions.

Rougeau added that the school is essentially fully staffed. She welcomed new physical education teacher Heather Gray as well as Pat Wood, the new Special Education and 504 Coordinator. She noted that Gray is also a speech-language pathologist who can assist with the school's caseload, adding that both hires have "hit the ground running."

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