Smith Elector News Today

NORTHAMPTON — Every time that David Murphy faced a challenge to his tenure as Elector Under the Oliver Smith Will, his opponent received nine votes or less. That is, until Mary “Mimi” Odgers unseated Murphy in Tuesday’s city election with 3,278 votes...

NORTHAMPTON — Voters in Tuesday’s election chose Jamila Gore and Marissa Elkins to serve at large on the City Council.Gore, an activist and writer, and Elkins, a defense attorney and vice chair of the Planning Board, are newcomers to elected office....