Thank you to select board candidates Jorja Marsden and Sally Underwood-Miller for their participation in the forum. As life-long Stockbridge residents they described their distinctive visions for the future of Stockbridge and the challenges we face. They displayed camaraderie and civility while agreeing on most issues and highlighting their differences. Thank you to CTSB and…
Author: LWV Central Berkshires
Register! Vote in November!
Be prepared for the November election. It’s never too soon.
Learn more by downloading our pdf. Check that your voter registration is correct by contacting the Secretary of State of Massachusetts here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ Check to see what elections are coming up in your city or town here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ You may pre-register to vote at age 16!
Meeting Tonight!
350ma-Berkshires is hosting a panel discussion tonight, Weds, 8/21 at 7pm with the four candidates for our state representative, Berkshires 3rd District. Join us via zoom and get to know candidates Leigh Davis, Marybeth Mitts, Patrick White and Jamie Minacci. Current climate challenges facing the Berkshires and other topics will be discussed. Questions will also be…
Annual Meeting – Judge Fredric Rutberg
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A perspective on Voting Rights
For a succinct overview of the history of Voting Rights, see the recent article by Heather Cox Richardson from her daily posts “Letters to an American“.
Voter Registration Table at the Pittsfield Farmer’s Market
As the weather gets chillier, the Farmer’s Markets are braving one last weekend. LWV Central Berkshire Volunteers were again out there to remind Pittsfield voters of the November 2 elections on the horizon where City Council will offer 17 candidates for 7 Wards and the School Committee slate will be up for your consideration. To…
Civics Education Initiatives in the Berkshires
Our chapter remains active in its work with the Berkshire County schools. We continue to share resources for teachers on curriculum, funding sources for Civics Education work, and opportunities for professional development and connection with colleagues. This work, seeded during the 2020-2021 school year, continues to be a focus for our chapter. We will also…
Women’s March
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, Berkshire County League members Betty Farbman and Jeff Nathan attended a rally in Hudson NY in support of the national Women’s March. Several inspirational speakers and local elected officials exhorted the crowd of over 200 to remain active in the fight to support a woman’s right to control over her…
League Members Show up at Farmers’ Market!
Central Berkshire League Members volunteered on Saturday at the Farmers’ Market in Pittsfield to register citizens to vote in advance of the November 2nd election for City Council. 17 candidates are on the ballot in 7 Wards! To learn about the candidates, visit Vote411.org. Find here a list of candidates and three questions about the key…