BCC to Host Middle Register of Deeds Forum| 10:08PM / Tuesday, August 21, 2012 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College, in collaboration with the Pittsfield Gazette and Pittsfield Community Television, will host a forum for Berkshire Middle register of deeds candidates on Monday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. in Room K-111.
This event is open to the public.
All three candidates for register of deeds have been invited: Patsy Harris, Jody Phillips and Scott Pignatelli. Bill Sturgeon, radio personality with WRSS 104.3-FM, will serve as moderator.
Each of the candidates is registered with the Democratic Party. The winner of the seat will essentially be selected by the primary election on Thursday, Sept. 6, because no other candidates are on the ballot for 0 Comments
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Friday Last Day to Register For Primary Election| 04:17PM / Tuesday, August 14, 2012 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The last day to register to vote or make changes on your party affiliation for the September primary is Friday, Aug. 17.
But citizens should know that you've only got until 5 p.m. that day in many communities.
The registration deadline is set 20 days before a primary. Normally that falls on a Wednesday but this year's primary is scheduled for — putting the last day for registration on a Friday, in August.
Secretary of State William F. Galvin is using a directive under his emergency powers to allow municipal clerks and voter registration boards to close registration three hours earlier than the statutory 8 p.m.
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Congressional Debate Schedule Brings DisappointmentBy Joe Durwin,
11:39PM / Wednesday, August 08, 2012 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The three contenders for the 1st Massachusetts District seat expressed stark disagreements this week over the extent of scheduled debates for the upcoming election, which will be decided at the Sept. 6 Democratic primary.
Candidates Andrea F. Nuciforo Jr. and Bill Shein both criticized current 2nd District Rep. Richard Neal this week based on reports he has accepted only two of at least six debate invitations put forth to the candidates over the past several months.
"I am disappointed, but not surprised, that Congressman Neal has chosen to avoid four of the six proposed debates," said Nuciforo in a statement. "He sees the same data we see, and 0 Comments
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Berkshire News Network Hosting Primary DebatesBerkshire News Network,
09:38PM / Wednesday, August 08, 2012 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Vox Berkshire Radio Group's Berkshire News Network will host two important election debates at the end of August.
Larry Kratka, news director of the radio group, announced on Wednesday that the network will hold two hourlong debates for candidates for Middle Berkshire register of deeds and for the 1st Massachusetts congressional district. Both debates are in advance of the Sept. 6 Democratic primary that will essentially determine the winner of the general election in November.
The first debate will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 29, on "News/Talk" AM-1420 WBEC from 11 to noon between the three candidates for the Middle Berkshire Registry of Deeds: 0 Comments
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Teachers Associations Endorse Neal For CongressNeal Campaign,
11:56AM / Tuesday, August 07, 2012 | |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The two teacher unions serving Massachusetts — American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts and Massachusetts Teachers Association — have both endorsed Richard E. Neal, U.S. representative for the 2nd Mass District, for re-election to Congress.
"I am honored to once again receive the endorsement from the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Teachers Association," said Neal, who is running in the newly redrawn 1st Mass District. "As a longtime teacher and member of the MTA, I know firsthand the joys and challenges that come with the classroom. We all know children are our future and we 0 Comments
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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 special election is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
The nominees, as listed on the ballot, are:
Gabriel E. Gomez, Republican
Edward J. Markey, Democrat
Richard A. Heos, Twelve Visions Party
The last day to register to vote in the election is Wednesday, June 5.
You may vote absentee: if you will be absent from your town or city on election day, have a physical disability that prevents you from voting at the polls or cannot vote at the polls because to religious beliefs.
Absentee ballots are available at town and city clerk offices until noon on June 24.
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