Senate Hopeful Gomez Stresses Security at Lenco ArmoredBy Andy McKeever,
08:06PM / Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With a backdrop of Lenco-made armored vehicles, U.S. Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez make the case Tuesday that he is a stronger voice for homeland security than his opponent.
The Cohasset Republican is campaigning for the special election to replace the seat vacated by John Kerry. He is up against Democrat Edward Markey, a U.S. House member representing the 5th Massachusetts District.
Gomez held a rally Tuesday at Lenco and cited reauthorization of the Patriot Act, the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and two resolutions honoring the victims of 9/11 as bills he supports and
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State Democratic Chairman Rallies Berkshire VotersBy Andy McKeever,
03:22PM / Monday, May 20, 2013 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — John Walsh delivered a dose of adrenaline to Berkshire Democrats on Sunday as the party ramps up campaigning for Edward Markey.
The chairman of the state Democratic Committee was the main speaker at a ceremony opening the regional Democratic office on North Street. Walsh was joined by state Rep. Paul Mark and state Sen. Benjamin Downing in giving rally speeches.
Walsh asked local Democratic leaders to forget about their other responsibilities for the next month and focus on the campaign because the U.S. Senate seat, he said, is too important to lose.
"I don't want a United States senator
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Absentee Ballots Available in Adams for Senate Primary| 10:53AM / Tuesday, April 02, 2013 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Absentee ballots for the Tuesday, April 30, state primary are available in the town clerk's office.
Residents may vote absentee if they will be absent from town on election day, have a physical disability that prevents them from voting at the polls, or because of religious beliefs.
All applications for an absentee ballot must be made in writing no later than noon on Monday, April 29. Family members of a person qualified to vote by absentee may request an absentee ballot on their behalf.
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Adams Nomination Papers Still Available| 11:58AM / Tuesday, March 12, 2013 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Nomination papers are still available for the upcoming May 6 election.
The following positions will be voted on:
• Moderator, one year term
• Two selectmen, three year terms
• Treasurer-Collector, three year term
• Assessor, three year term
• Board of Health member, three year term
• Board of Health member, one year term
• Planning Board member, five year yerm
• Two library trustees, three year terms
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Williamstown Nomination Papers Available| 12:49PM / Friday, March 08, 2013 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Nomination papers for elected offices are still available in the town clerk's office.
Offices on the April 30 ballot will be:
• Moderator, three year term
• Selectmen, two year term
• Elementary School Committee member (two spots), three year term
• Elementary School Committee member (one spot), two year term
• Library trustees (four spots), three year term
• Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School Committee member, three year
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The state is holding a special election to fill the seat vacated by John F. Kerry, who has been confirmed as U.S. secretary of state.
The state primary is Tuesday, April 30. The last day to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the primary is Wednesday, April 10. Enrolled voters may only vote in their party primary; unenrolled voters may select a primary to vote in without changing their status.
The special election is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25. The last day to register to vote in the election is Wednesday, June 5.
To register to vote, one must be at least age 18 by the date of the election, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the municipality in which you are voting.
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