PITTSFIELD, Mass. — So far, four candidates for office have returned nomination papers.

 

Incumbent Kathleen Amuso and former City Councilor Joseph Nichols have returned papers for at-large seats. There are four at-large seats and one incumbent — Barry Clairmont — has announced he will not seek re-election. Former City Councilors Peter White, Peter Marchetti, as well as incumbent Melissa Mazzeo have all taken out papers but have yet to return them.

 

Ward 3 Councilor Nicholas Caccamo returned his nomination papers for re-election and so far, nobody has taken out papers to challenge him. 

 

Ward 4 Councilor, and current Vice Chairman, Christopher Connell returned his papers as well and nobody has taken out papers to challenge him.

 

Four people have currently taken out papers for mayor but none have returned them yet. Incumbent Daniel Bianchi took his out and could be challenged by City Clerk Linda Tyer, Craig Gaetani and Eric Bassett.

 

Ward 1 Councilor Lisa Tully has taken out re-election papers and nobody has taken nomination papers to contest her. 

 

Two people have taken out papers for Ward 2. They are incumbent Kevin Morandi and Michael Merriam. Two people have also taken out papers for Ward 5, Devon Grierson and Richard Scapin. Ward 5 incumbent Jonathan Lothrop previously announced he would not run for re-election. 

 

Ward 7 Councilor Anthony Simonelli took out papers for re-election in Ward 7 and he could be challenged by Kathleen Lloyd, who took out papers. 

 

Nobody has taken out papers for Ward 6 and incumbent John Krol is expected to run for re-election.

 

Five people have taken out papers for the School Committee: incumbents Joshua Cutler, Daniel Elias, Cynthia Taylor and Katherine Yon have all taken out papers. Newcomer Salvatore Frieri also took out nomination forms for the committee.