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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1969
Page
4
Pittsfield voters head to polls Tuesday to choose a mayor three school committeemen four at large councilmen and seven ward councilmen. Key issues include housing and zoning a narcotics plan taxes and school reform with candidates Debating home rules and urban renewal versus single family districts and education programs.
About 28 560 Pittsfield residents are registered to vote in the city election. This is a small increase from 28 232 two years ago. Turnout in 1967 exceeded 73 percent. All precincts have voting machines, with results expected within hours after 7 p m closing. The mayor and Council face regionalization debates, prekindergarten, and sex education. The mayor earns 13 500, councilmen 1 000, and school committee members serve without pay. Voters may cast for as many openings as exist. Incumbents in the School Committee seek reelection, while three new Council races emerge with two incumbents switching from wards to at large.
Donald G. Butler 33 of 107 Boylston Street Extension defeated Remo Del Gallo by 3150 votes to secure a second term as mayor. Butler, a 16 year City Council veteran, heads the $13500 salary post, previously managed the City Savings Bank loan division where he was assistant treasurer. He is a Pittsfield native, Hillcrest Hospital and Berkshire Rehabilitation Center director, a Republican, and is married to Doreen Cooper with a married daughter. Del Gallo served as mayor 1965 to 1967 after becoming mayor as City Council president, then defeated Raymond L. Haughey for a two year term. He runs his family restaurant on Newell Street, chairs the Democratic City Committee, a Pittsfield native and WWII veteran, married to Bertha Bonneau with two daughters Linda and Karen.
Three candidates for the Pittsfield School Committee appear to push bold agendas. Janes R. Clary supports dress codes and a “return to basics” with a three high school system, citing his wartime and public works background. Richard S. Clement defends Whalen’s leadership and discipline stance, highlighting GE manufacturing ties and Ta conic High involvement. Basilio Henriques Jr. touts Whalen’s hiring impact and a large Berkshire bus contract, backing special education and his Mt. Greylock science teaching role.
Edmund P Hoeter 26 of 26 Wallace Place runs on drug education and strict enforcement of laws. He supports classroom additions and replacing Tucker and Briggs schools. He is Mar ried with four children and active in North End Workers and the Community School Planning Commission. Joseph W Ryatt Jr 28 of 423 Dalton Ave seeks School Committee after prior runs and calls for harsh penalties for walkouts and vandalism. He lives with no husband. He is a former IBM marketing rep.
Roy F Brows 56 of St. vies for at large seat. He backs zoning changes to permit multifamily housing and supports a mixed income project off Melbourne Road. Alma Arles advocates a new zoning plan for widespread apartments, a housing department, and a finance department merger. Richard W Paul, 43 East St., opposes apartment zones in single family districts and pushes urban renewal housing. William A Bunt, 20 Late, wards criticizes Taconic High School and favors downtown low income apartments. Jol Rice backs a new library and water priority, while Ernest G St Peter pushes housing and tax stabilization.
In a 1969 rematch between Mayor Donald G. Butler and ex mayor Remo Del Gallo turnout and attention are low. Voters show apathy as campaigns revisit past records without a clear forward vision. Few public appearances, a lone Labor Day crowd for Del Gallo, and a tally drawing only 30 spectators reflect diminished fervor.
The League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire prepared a candidates guide for the November 4 city elections. Mayoral, City Council and School Committee candidates answered a biographical questionnaire and questions on housing needs and capital expenditures. Guides are distributed citywide and from Mrs. Ann Trabulsi at 440 North St.
Polling places open 7 a m to 7 p m on Tuesday for Ward 1 through Ward 7 across multiple precincts. Locations include North Junior High Crane School St Francis Church Mercer School Rice School Allundala Allendala Plunkett Hibbard Dawes Epremont High School Sotoo Pomaroy Pomeroy Stearns Tucker Crowdy Holy Family Church and a Fire Station at Peck's with varied street addresses.
Voters choose one candidate per ward in a race featuring Diefendorf of 34 Worthen Street and Pittsfield High graduate Pittsfield veteran and GE analyst. Others include Tully a MEAT cutter and former Army man. Crow the ex-oil dealer and state inspector. Barry the Travelers claims manager and lawyer. Bradley the Auto Damage appraiser and Urban Coalition leader. Duohiski opposing the master zoning plan citing urban renewal failures. Dobbins the GE power distribution lawyer. Breault the SYSTER marketer ex GE. Sottile the GE machinist and longtime council ally. and Scelsi the council president pushing multifamily housing changes.
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