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WAMC News has learned that Pittsfield, Massachusetts city councilor Nick Caccamo will not seek a fifth term.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Local health officials are "disappointed" with the state Department of Health for backing out of an investigation of health concerns related to a Verizon cell tower at 877 South St. On Wednesday, the Board of Health approved an alternative action plan to procure a firm that specializes in the measurement of radio frequency radiation to determine if the tower is in compliance with 47 CFR 1.1310 — or federal radio frequency radiation exposure limits — and will be advocating for the affected neighborhood to Gov. Charlie Baker and the Legislature.     The Environm...

PITTSFIELD — There is a new face on the Pittsfield School Committee, after two other would-be candidates pulled their names from consideration.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Four ward councilors have announced that they will not seek re-election, leaving space for new leadership in those areas and a changeup of at least a third of the council November. Ward 1 Councilor Helen Moon, in a Facebook video post this week, said the physical and mental strains over the past two years related to the pandemic and her personal and professional life led to her decision not to run for a third term. "I thought it was unfair to my constituents that I cannot give myself 150 percent like I try to because of what's happening in my own life," she said. "You...

Powell abruptly resigned last month over committee's choice for superintendent.  Slaughter is the Central Massachusetts regional director for U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and as a Pittsfield native has "strong relationships with several children, families, elected officials, and community leaders in the city." "I am a Black educated woman who is a confident, passionate, determined, organized leader and team player," she wrote in her letter of interest. "Joining the Pittsfield School Committee will allow me to continue to serve and engage our students in our community." Also indicating i...