Berkshire County Democratic Caucuses 2026 Schedule

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Democratic Town and City Committees across Berkshire County have begun convening local caucuses to elect delegates and alternates for the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention.

North County

Adams: The Adams Democratic Town Committee will hold its caucus on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM, in person at the Adams Free Library, located at 92 Park Street, Adams, MA 01220.

At the caucus, registered and pre?registered Democrats in Adams will gather to elect delegates and alternates to represent the town at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, and to connect with neighbors and fellow Democrats.
 
All are welcome to attend, and first?time participants are encouraged. To vote or run for delegate or alternate, you must be a registered Democrat in Adams. Eligible voters who are not yet registered as Democrats may register at the caucus.

North Adams: The North Adams Democratic City Committee will hold its caucus on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM, in person at NBCTC TV Studios, 69 Union Street, North Adams.

At the caucus, registered and pre-registered Democrats in North Adams will gather to elect delegates and alternates to represent the city at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, and to connect with fellow Democrats in the community.
 
All Democrats are welcome to attend, and first-time participants are encouraged. To vote or run for delegate or alternate, you must be a registered or pre-registered Democrat. Eligible voters who are not yet registered as Democrats may register at the caucus.
 
Williamstown: The Williamstown Democratic Town Committee will hold its caucus on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM, in person, in the Select Board Room at the Municipal Building (31 North Street, Williamstown).
 
At the caucus, registered and pre-registered Democrats in Williamstown will gather to elect delegates and alternates to represent the town at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, and to connect with fellow Democrats in the community.
 
All Democrats are welcome to attend, and first-time participants are encouraged. To vote or run for delegate or alternate, you must be a registered Democrat residing in Williamstown. Eligible voters who are not yet registered as Democrats may register at the caucus.

Central County 

Lanesborough: The Lanesborough Democratic Town Committee will hold its caucus on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM, in person at the Lanesborough Town Hall Community Room, 83 North Main Street, Lanesborough.
 
The caucus is where registered Democrats in Lanesborough gather to elect delegates and alternates to represent the town at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. All registered and pre-registered Democrats in Lanesborough are eligible to participate. If you are not yet registered as a Democrat, you may register at the caucus.
 
This event is open to the public to observe, but only registered Democrats may vote or run for delegate or alternate.
 
Pittsfield: On Sunday, March 8 at 2 PM at the Hot Plate Brewing Company on 1 School Street in Pittsfield, Democrats from Pittsfield wards one through seven will elect Delegates and Alternates to the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. 
 
Registered and pre-registered Democrats who reside in Pittsfield can vote and be elected as delegate or alternates during the caucus.  Delegates for each ward will be divided equally between men and women within the ward, and all ballots will be written and secret.  Youth (ages 16 to 35), minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ individuals who are not elected as Delegates or Alternates may apply to be "add-on" delegates.  
 
For more information on the caucus or the Pittsfield Democratic City Committee contact Kevin Sherman at Kevin.j.sherman@gmail.com.  For more general information on the Convention or the Massachusetts Democratic Party  contact (617) 939-0800 or contact@massdems.org.
 
Lee: The Lee Democratic Town Committee will hold its caucus on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Lee Town Hall (32 Main Street, Lee, MA).
 
At the caucus, registered and pre-registered Democrats in Lee will come together to elect delegates and alternates to represent the town at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, and to connect with neighbors and fellow Democrats.
 
All are welcome to attend, and first-time participants are encouraged. To vote or run for delegate or alternate, you must be a registered Democrat in Lee. Eligible voters who are not yet registered as Democrats may register at the caucus.

South County

Stockbridge: The Stockbridge Democratic Town Committee will hold its caucus on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM, in person at the Stockbridge Town Offices, Select Board Meeting Room, 50 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA 01262.
 
At the caucus, registered and pre-registered Democrats in Stockbridge will gather to elect delegates and alternates to represent the town at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, and to connect with neighbors and fellow Democrats.
 
All are welcome to attend, and first-time participants are encouraged. To vote or run for delegate or alternate, you must be a registered Democrat in Stockbridge. Eligible voters who are not yet registered as Democrats may register at the caucus.
 
Becket: The annual Becket Democratic Caucus is scheduled for Thursday, Feb.  26, at 6pm in the downstairs Community Room at Becket Town Hall, 577 Main Street. 
 
At the caucus, registered and pre-registered Democrats in Becket will elect delegates and alternates to represent the town at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention.
 
All registered Democrats in Becket are encouraged to attend. Democrats who are not yet registered or who are pre-registered may register at the caucus. First-time participants are welcome.
 
Following the caucus, a regular committee meeting will be held to discuss the importance of the annual town census, the annual town meeting, and the annual spring elections. Any questions contact Tommie L Hutto-Blake at 551-208-0215. 
 
Great Barrington: The Great Barrington Democratic Town Committee will hold its caucus on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Claire Teague Senior Center (917 South Main Street, Great Barrington, MA).
 
At the caucus, registered and pre-registered Democrats in Great Barrington will come together to elect delegates and alternates to represent the town at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, and to connect with neighbors and fellow Democrats.
 
All are welcome to attend, and first-time participants are encouraged. To vote or run for delegate or alternate, you must be a registered Democrat in Great Barrington. Eligible voters who are not yet registered as Democrats may register at the caucus.
 
Sheffield: The Sheffield Democratic Town Committee will hold its caucus on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Bushnell-Sage Library (48 Main Street, Sheffield, MA).
 
At the caucus, registered and pre-registered Democrats in Sheffield will come together to elect delegates and alternates to represent the town at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, and to connect with neighbors and fellow Democrats.
 
All are welcome to attend, and first-time participants are encouraged. To vote or run for delegate or alternate, you must be a registered Democrat in Sheffield. Eligible voters who are not yet registered as Democrats may register at the caucus.

More Details can be found at www.massdems.org/caucus

 
The 2026 Convention will be held at the at the DCU Center in Worcester on Friday May 29 and Saturday May 30, 2026.  Elected Delegates will gather to nominate candidates for statewide office and to discuss the state of affairs in the Democratic Party.  Massachusetts Congressional members and statewide Democratic elected officials will be on hand to provide remarks to the vast audience.

 


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Hinsdale OKs Police Department Audit After Fatal Shooting

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

HINSDALE, Mass. — The town has approved $25,000 for an administrative review of the police department, more than two months after police fatally shot 27-year-old Biagio Kauvil during a mental health crisis. 

Town Administrator Robert Graves said the shooting on Jan. 7 is not the only focus of the audit, and it will be several months before the Select Board receives a final report. 

During a special town meeting on March 11, an article appropriating $25,000 from free cash for an independent consultant to conduct a professional evaluation and audit of the Town's Police Department was approved. The audit includes a review of the department's policies, protocols, operations, and procedures, and concludes with a written report. 

"The Berkshire County District Attorney's Office and Massachusetts State Police are investigating the shooting, and we await their conclusions.  As we look to move forward, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, our insurance company (MIIA/Cabot Risk), and our legal counsel have recommended that the town hire an independent law enforcement consultant or firm to conduct a comprehensive administrative review of our police operation," Graves wrote in an email to iBerkshires on Friday. 

"This event is not their focus; they will assess the overall operation. We want a written assessment of our police operation's strengths and weaknesses to help Hinsdale make future changes and improvements." 

He said after completing the procurement process and signing a contract with a reputable consultant or business, it will most likely be several months before the Select Board receives the final report. 

"Still, it will help the town and police department move forward," Graves wrote. 

Last weekend, family and friends of Kauvil stood in Park Square asking for justice. A flier for the standout reads "Biagio was killed by police while experiencing a mental health crisis. Now, over seven weeks later, authorities have not yet provided any updates.

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