Haughey Seeks Re-Election As Pittsfield Mayor
Pittsfield voters hear Raymond L. Haughey 40 a funeral director from 71 Wendell Ave seeking a five year two year term after serving two years as mayor. A WWII veteran he lists school renovations tax cuts water sewer work and elder housing as his first term achievements while a large campaign push aims to mobilize supporters.
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Raymond L. Haughey
Wendell <Ave
Pittsfield
St. Joseph’s
American Academy of Embalming
American Legion
VEW
Knights of Columbus
Haughey
Central
West Pittsfield
Pittsfield council candidates list diverse veterans and activists
A long slate of at large and ward candidates includes Donald G Butler veteran councilman and former Berkshire News leader, Charles J Kidney Jr former chairman and Navy veteran, Richard J Mac Sr local salesman, Harold A Cooper ex industrial developer, Patrick E Callaghan senior council member, Roy F Brown longtime GE technician, and Christopher J Pigott heir to local political activity. They pledge fiscal review, city efficiency, school expansion, parking, and airport improvements while detailing bids, terms, and family ties.
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Harold A. Cooper
Pomeroy Ave
Prestiew
Pittsfield High School
Pittsfield
Pittsfield Industrial Development Co
Haughey
City Clerk Seeks Ninth Term In Unopposed Run
City Clerk John J. Fitagerala, 52, a long time city employee, is running for a ninth consecutive term. He has served since 1935 in city service and 1943 as clerk. He is unopposed this year amid a ballot referendum on tenure and he also serves as city treasurer.
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John J. Fitagerala
of & Colm St
Licensing Board
Harold F. Goggins
Polling Hours Set and Ward Changes for City Election
Polling hours will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. Three polling-place changes were made: Ward 7 Precinct C now votes at Allendale School on Connecticut Avenue. Ward 4 Precinct C moves from High School to South Junior High. New Precinct D of Ward 4 includes Ward 1A through Ward 5A areas with listed schools and venues such as Saint Charles School, Morningside Fire Station, Crane School, Broyles Arena, Mercer School, and several Pomeroy and Tucker School sites. Two B and C precincts shift to Allendale and Rice/Allendale respectively. multiple Ward 3 and Ward 7 sites listed. Leo B. Nesbit, 46 Westmin ster Street, and Melvin L. Harris, 72 Brighton Avenue, are noted residents and public figures. Harris seeks re election to the City Council after two years, with roles on Public Works and Public Safety committees and involvement with the George A. Purnell Jr School Building Commission. both men are active in local civic groups.
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Roy F. Brown
McArthur St
General Electric
Arlington
Berkshires
Civilian Conservation Corps
Pittsfield
Navy Seabees
Land
Allendale
Connecticut Avenue
Rice
South Junior High
St. Charles’ School
Lenox
Pontoosuc Avenues
Morningside Fire Station
Tyler Street
Crane
Dartmouth Street
Broyles’ Arena
Dalton Ave
Mercer School
First
Orchard Streets
Rice School
Winter Street
Plunkett
Fenn Streets
Hibbard
Newell Street
Dawes
Elm Street
Stratford Avenue
Melvin L. Harris
Brighton Ave
New ‘Marlboro
Committee On
Public Works
Ward 2 Candidates Seek Seat in Berks County Council Race
Raymond E. Crow 54 of 953 Ty New St a fuel oil dealer and Ray's Fuel Oil Service seeks Ward 2 Council seat his third bid following a primary tie two years ago Alfred S Bradley 31 of 32 Saratoga Sq an insurance adjuster Navy veteran first bid for office advocate for a new junior high school Remo Del Gallo 34 of 145 Holmes Rd manager owner of Del Gallos Restaurant Air Force veteran runs on service pledge supports junior high additions affluent ward residents two daughters and one son involved in Knights of Columbus and local clubs
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Berks Construction
Tak
Knights of Columbus
Conrate
St. Joseph's High School
Heputy General Assembly
Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s
Marine Corps
IUE
Raymond E. Crow
Ty- New St
Ray's
Fuel Oil Service
State Department of Agriculture
Franco- American Club
Heart of the Berkshires
Alfred S. Bradley
Saratoga Sc
Union Springs
N.Y
Acadia University
Nova Scotia
Pittsfield
Remo del Gallo
Holmes Rd
del Gallo
Newell St
Lakewood Sportsmen's Club
Boys’ Club
Rahida Council
All Souls’ Chapel
Pittsfield Ward 4 Candidates: Thomson and Wilson
Edwin W. Thomson of 26 Commonwealth Ave and Niagara Cycle Massage owner leads Ward 4 bid. Charlies W. Wilson of 21 Apr St, GE insulation specialist, seeks second term. Both veterans with varied local ties and community roles.
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Edwin W. Thomson
Commonwealth
Ave
Ward 6 Joseph S Scelsi Unopposed for Second Term
Joseph S Scelsi 44 of 21 Dayless Ave is unopposed for a second two year council term. He serves on Public Works and Public Safety committees and on the Fire Department Building Commission and Public Works Advisory Committee. A Pittsfield High School graduate, he has held offices in the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks in the Berkshire District. He is married with three children.
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Charles J. Kidney
AB Ploton Ave
General Electric
Wittsfield
Taft Preparatory School
Watertown
Conn
St. Lawrence University
Fox
West Pittsfield
Michael C. Kidney
Kidney
Patrick E. Callaghan
Brown St
Fore
GE Ordnance
Beena
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Public ‘Health Advisory Council
Sewer Commission
American Legion
Charlies W. Wilson
John Burbank
Pittsfield
Pittsfield High
Iowa State College
American Chemical Society
Stanley Club
GE Quarter Century Club
Joseph S. Scelsi
Dayless Ave
Railway 1Express Co
Public, Works and Public Safety
Fire Department Building Commission
Public Works Advisory Committee
Pittsfield High School
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Berkshire
Ward 7 Candidate John F. Fraser Seeks Third Term
John F. Fraser 43 of 182 Hancock Road operates Hagen's Market near Pontoosuc Lake and is a grocer educated in local schools. He seeks a third consecutive term, after an unsuccessful run last year for the Democratic nomination for state representative from St. Berk. Continued on next page.
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John F. Fraser
Hancock Rd
Pittsfield
Hagen’s Market
Hancock Road
Pontoosuc Lake
St. Berk
Pittsfield Municipal Election Ballot Top Half Summary
Specimen ballot outlines the Pittsfield municipal election structure with a universal top half and ward-specific sections. It notes pasting the ward section into numbered spaces 10 through 13 and indicates the ballot may be completed by selecting ward options and sections as provided.
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Pittsfield
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Council At Large
Donald G. Butler
Boylston St. Extension
Pioneer’s Credit Corp
Great Barrington
Man Meer
Berkshire News Co
Public Safety
Richard J. Mac Sr
Continental Merchandising Co
Albany
Huntington
Dalton Schools
Byron Weston Co
William M. Pigott
Dalton
For
Imer Ward 2 Cio Jewelry Workers’ Union
Christopher J
Pigott
Eratic
Knights of Columbia
Holy Name Society
St. Charles Church
Alf
Williams
Mack
Haaves
Gangingien
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Josephine
LeCascio
Renposal
Alcohelian
Pittsfield Golden
Egremont School
Egremont Avenue
East Street
High
South
Pomeroy Avenue
Pomeroy School
West Housatonic Street
Pomeroy Portable
Ward &A — Tucker School
Linden Street
Robbins
Leo B. Nesbit
Westminster St. Ero
Fenn St
Air Force Reserve
Germany
Air Command and Staff School
Maxwell Afb
Ala
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Samuel J. Quadrozzi
Gamwell Ave
Besse Clarke
Legion
Optimist Club
Mwe
Dealel C. Phillipa Tamarack
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Old Colony
Transportation
Ward 5
Crescent Lodge of Masons
Tiser
John
Fitegereld
Twe Teare
Orne
Rhage
Hancock
Im ZA Raymond L Harold A Kaughey Cooper
Wendell Ave
Fitzgerald
Lincoln St
Melvin L Warris
Weetmal
Ua Leo Br.weshit
Charles F
Mary A. Gunmell
Crome Avs
Ome
Scheol
Yiarns Tor
Thomson
Charles
Wilbow
Ana Dr
Rogert
PAA
Maowil HI Wahisen
Cesena Ars
Donald G Butler
Patrick E
Callagham
Brown St. Ward
Kidneyppleton
McArthe Ward
Richard J. Mack Ty
Wahconah St
Ue Ward
George A. Purnell, JR
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Alan Raymong E Crow
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Quinn
Weatherhead
Plastics Ave
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Saratoga Dr
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