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Nov 7, 20232 min read
North Adams and Pittsfield city clerks hope voters beat low turnout predictions for Election Day
By Sten Spinella and Meg Britton-Mehlisch, The Berkshire Eagle Residents in the county’s two largest communities have the opportunity to...
Nov 4, 20234 min read
Pittsfield mayoral candidates make their final pitches ahead of election day
By Meg Britton-Mehlisch, The Berkshire Eagle, November 4, 2023 PITTSFIELD — Election day in Pittsfield is just around the corner. After a...
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Pete's Purpose: Never stop fighting for Pittsfield
Elections come down to one thing, YOU, the voter! YOU have the power to choose the next mayor. What I can promise you is that no matter...
Nov 3, 20236 min read
We asked the mayoral candidates what they have in mind for the cultural economy downtown
By Meg Britton-Mehlisch, The Berkshire Eagle Oct 31, 2023 PITTSFIELD — In a recent mayoral debate at the Colonial Theatre, mayoral...
Nov 3, 20235 min read
The Eagle endorses Peter Marchetti for mayor of Pittsfield
Our Opinion: Peter Marchetti for Pittsfield mayor When considering who will lead Pittsfield from the mayor’s office for the next four...
Nov 3, 20236 min read
Pittsfield mayoral candidates butt heads over responsibility for and findings of ARPA audit
PITTSFIELD — Mayoral candidate John Krol has made the creation of an "internal independent auditor" a signature promise of his campaign....
Nov 2, 20235 min read
As Pittsfield mayoral race heads into final stretch, talk of local economy — and wrongdoing
To hear the audio, click here. New England Public Media | By Nancy Eve Cohen Published November 1, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT In Pittsfield,...
Nov 2, 20234 min read
Pittsfield's population is aging. We asked mayoral candidates what they'll do to support seniors
PITTSFIELD — In the Berkshires’ biggest city, the population is aging quicker than it's growing. While the population of young people in...
Nov 2, 20233 min read
Tricia Farley-Bouvier: Why I'm endorsing Peter Marchetti for Pittsfield mayor
The people of Pittsfield are faced with a choice to lead our city for the next four years. I’ve worked with both these men while I was on...
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Letter: Marchetti surrounds himself with forward-thinkers and problem-solvers
To the editor: It had been years since Gerald Coppola and I had crossed paths, but we saw each other at Peter Marchetti’s campaign event...
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Letter: As councilors, Marchetti listened and Krol didn't
To the editor: I have known and worked with Peter Marchetti and John Krol for at least 12 years or more. Working with Peter Marchetti has...
Nov 2, 20234 min read
In final debate, mayoral candidates trade hits on campaign controversies
PITTSFIELD — In the final debate of the Pittsfield mayoral campaign, Peter Marchetti and John Krol used their opening statements to trade...
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Letter: Having worked with both mayoral candidates, Marchetti is the only qualified choice
To the editor: I have had the opportunity to work closely with both Pittsfield mayoral candidates. I'm not surprised to learn of John's...
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Letter: Marchetti is the honest, competent choice for mayor
To the editor: Character still matters. A mayor should be a person of solid character, an example for young citizens and a person...
Oct 31, 20235 min read
We asked the candidates what they have in mind for the cultural economy's next act downtown
PITTSFIELD — In a recent mayoral debate at the Colonial Theatre, mayoral candidates Peter Marchetti and John Krol put forth their vision...
Oct 28, 20230 min read
Oct 28, 20232 min read
Letter: Marchetti's youth bowling leadership shows care for city's youth
To the editor: Marchetti for mayor has a nice ring to it, don’t you think? Pete Marchetti understands the importance of keeping the...
Oct 28, 20231 min read
Letter: Marchetti's leadership, experience, dedication needed in mayor's office
To the editor: Leadership you can trust, experience you can count on and dedication that is proven. These words are so much more than a...
Oct 28, 20234 min read
We asked Peter Marchetti and John Krol: Will Pittsfield's next mayor champion the new Wahconah Park
PITTSFIELD — Wahconah Park is in need of saving after a survey last year revealed that the iconic grandstand is structurally unsafe. For...
Oct 27, 20232 min read
Letter: Marchetti's leadership speaks for itself
To the editor: Actions speak louder than words. It’s a phrase that has been around for ages, but what exactly does it mean? Simply put,...
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