Pittsfield Voters Face Rival Mayoral Tickets
Raymond L. Haughey 46 runs on an economy platform praising his 1958 63 leadership while opposing at large school committees and urging mixed public housing. Remo Del Gallo 40 calls for decisive government and favors scattered housing with at large school oversight, after becoming mayor in 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond L. Haughey
Haughey
Robert B. Dillon
CYC
Helen P. Roark
Remo del Gallo
Pittsfield Referendum Answers City Government Changes
Voters will decide include switching to an at large seven member School Committee, filling Council and School Board vacancies by special elections, and creating a city purchasing department. Question 1 would make the mayor plus six at large members, Question 2 covers vacancy timing and elections, Question 3 asks to authorize a purchasing department with potential annual savings cited.
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Pittsfield
Pittsfield School Board Candidates Vying In Local Race
John O Garrity 29 a medical technician urges budget cuts and a low cost high school. Sey Frank M Pupo 49 veteran city politician cites overcrowding and backs ward representation. Cornelius Boothman Jr 47 supports current ward system and backs Blue Cross. James W Collins 42 GE specialist chairs technical subcommittee and seeks engineering management. All list long resumes and family details.
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Frank M. Pupo
Jor Ave
William B. Walker
Ward
Pupo
GE Ordnance Department
Pittsfield High
U.S. Army
Cornelius Boothman Jr
Lenox Ave
Boothman
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Pittsfield High School
Collier
School of Embalming Techniques
New England Institute of Anatomy and Sanitary Science
Mae "Fischer
Leominster
Pittsfield
James W. Collins
McArthur St
Ward 7
Schoo Committee
Edward §. Harabin
Collins
St. Peter's High School
Worcester
Worcester Junior College
City Council-at-Large Candidates Clash Over School Funding
James J. Broderick a GE maintenance man proposes spending 55 million for a new high school and pushes a city workers suggestion box. Raymond E. Crow a deputy sheriff and oil dealer favors studying the proposal with votes guided by cost. John H. Rice a family businessman backs 5 million for a school and faces 13 million in future projects. George A. Purnell Jr a GE adl assembler would spend 5 million for a new high school, blaming the state for most of a 21 tax-rate hike. All are longtime public figures with spouses and families, seeking an at large council seat.
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James J. Broderick
Brown St
Broderick
General Electric
TUE
Boys’ Club Alumni Association
GEAA
Carolyn Forgey
Raymond E. Crow
Tyler St
Ray's Oil Service
City Traffic Commission
Crow
The
Knights of Columbus
Becket
Jennie Trembley
UCS Drive
Junior Achievements
Western
Massachusetts
Rice
Nancy Kynoch
George A. Purnell Jr
West First St
Purnell
Pittsfield
St. Joseph’s High School
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Stanley Club
IUE
Berkshire County Deputy Sheriffs Association
Audrey Mallory
Peter G. Arios
Arlington St
Aris
Pace Vending Machine Co
Pittsfield High School
Arlos
Siena College
Democratic City Club
Democratic City Committee
State Group
Insurance Commission
Gov. Peabody
Arles
Alma Rosenfield
William M
Pigott
Santa Maria Place
Josephine la Cascio
Louis F. Minafra
Broadview Ter
Minafra
House of Carpets
New York City
Exchange Club
Mount Carmel Holy Name Society
Knight of Columbus
Ward 3 Candidates Focus on Taxes and Housing Needs
Alfred S. Bradley and Virgilio push for relief from property taxes and ward backlog, Bradley a 1954 Pittsfield resident and ex Navy man, Virgilio longtime cafe owner and former council candidate. William R. Hoag condemns abandoned Urban Renewal, backs mixed public housing, while James Richmany defends ongoing projects. Multiple contenders pledge to broaden industry, curb dropouts, and improve streets amid urban renewal debates.
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Brattle Brook
Bradley
Union Springs
N.Y
Acadia University
Nova Scotia
Navy
Pittsfield
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Egremont Pta
Gene Scott
Virgilio
Newell Street
Pittsfield Restaurant Association
Municipal Airport Commission
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
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del Gallo
Dillon
Air Force
Berkshire Business College
Water Commission
Bertha Bonneau
City of
Seppeal
MLO
Igues Am
Shanaa
Stien 3
Offic
Ithea Asist
Tnt
ADAG
Churchill
Seymour
John O. Garrity
Our St
Garrity
Pitts
Field General
Trus Plla
North Adams College
PGH School of Medical Technology
Patricia Esposito
North Adams
Izaak Walton League
Boy Scout Troop
Mercer Pta
City Council
Alfred S. Bradley
Sara Gabriel J. Virgilio
Toga Drive
Williams St
William R. Hoag
Joseph S. Scelsi
Dan Churchill
Hoag
Victory Hill
Giftos Brothers
University of Hawaii
Army War College
Washington, D.C
Berkshire
Anu
Railway Express Agency
Jean Pochinchuk
Hinsdale
Scelsi
Crosby Duinier High Building Commission
Council
Robert G. Prentiss
Hungerford St
Prentiss
New York State Department of Commerce
Umass
University of Iowa
Marine Corps
Eagle
Springfield Union
Amvets
Bobby Kidney
Edward Dubiski
Wealthy Ave
St. Joseph's
Pierce Business College
Philadelphia
VFW
Dubiski
Americe M. Ramos
James M. Richmany
Bryam St
Hawthorne Ave
Arene ‘Schaal Ye Ramos
Carol B. Zur
Public Works
Claims and Licenses
Lawrence J
Bounce
Seymour St
Paramoutem
Maloney
Yollow
Mat Warnt
Roney
Edward W
Red
Pap Warner Football League
Asci Coal Heavers
Red Fox Club
Eagles
Fox
Gertrude Mack
Donald G. Biller
Boylston St
City Savings Bank
Doris Cooper
Butler
Public Buildings
Public Safety
Health Commission
Sewer Commission
Berkshire Rehabilitation Center
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