Viewer - Western Massachusetts Election Day 2011: Live updates and complete results

Western Massachusetts Election Day 2011:...

Tuesday November 8, 2011

9:24

MassLive.com:

The sun is shining and election day is here in Western Massachusetts!

Stay with MassLive.com and The Republican for complete coverage of the many mayoral races across the region and submit your thoughts and thoughts to join the discussion.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:24 MassLive.com

9:32

masslivenews:

#election2011 Who ya got? We want to know who you're voting for and why [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:32 masslivenews

9:42

MassLive.com:

The Republican's Peter Goonan has a terrific break down of the crucial mayoral races across the region, including in Springfield and Holyoke. Read it here >>

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:42 MassLive.com

9:44

masslivenews:

Ask the voters: Who are you voting for Tuesday, and why?: Let us know what's bringing you out to the pol... http://t.co/67i8nS4n [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:44 masslivenews

9:44

GregSaulmon:

@WHYNNewsTalk560 Just encouraged our live blog readers to give you guys a call. [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:44 GregSaulmon

9:44

masslivenews:

We'll have coverage throughout election day with live updates & complete results when polls close tonight. #westernma, #mapoli [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:44 masslivenews

9:44

GeorgeGraham413:

Election Day dawns clear and bright in #Westernma | http://t.co/3mwxaDYh http://t.co/SSs8VuDf [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:44 GeorgeGraham413

11:17

[Comment From Seth Seth : ]

I've already voted for Mayor Michael Tautznik in Easthampton. I'm hoping he wins another term.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 11:17 Seth

12:16

[Comment From Kristen Kristen : ]

Voted in Holyoke for Alex Morse for Mayor. I was voter number 87 in my precinct at 8:30 in the morning, which seemed to be an early indicator of higher turnout. We shall see.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 12:16 Kristen

12:16

[Comment From John John : ]

My vote for Mayor in every city goes to Greg Saulmon based solely on his outstanding service covering last weeks storm and power outage situation. What an excellent service he provided. I hope he's getting some much needed rest this week!

Tuesday November 8, 2011 12:16 John

12:16

[Comment From Tricia Tricia : ]

Hands down, Mayor Mike Tautznik is the best man for the job! Best of luck to you today Mike!!! And thank you for all you've done for our city.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 12:16 Tricia

12:18

MassLive.com:

As Kristen said, the numbers are good so far in Holyoke. City Clerk Susan Eagan is reporting 'good numbers' coming in from the polls. Read more >>

Tuesday November 8, 2011 12:18 MassLive.com

12:20

MassLive.com:

Reports from Agawam, West Springfield and Westfield are good after the morning rush. Agawam, in particular, saw a large patch of busy voter turnout as Agawam Mayor Richard A. Cohen is running for re-election against former state rep Rosemary Sandlin.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 12:20 MassLive.com

1:01

[Comment From John John : ]

I think I was number 148 in Springfield ward 7. Very good for 10am in this ward in comparison to previous elections. Most people vote in the afternoon here.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 1:01 John

1:01

MassLive.com:

Just a reminder folks that we'll have live results coming in starting at 7 p.m. Stay tuned with us all day long for election coverage and results.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 1:01 MassLive.com

2:10

MassLive.com:

The Republican's Mike Plaisance files this report from Holyoke:

HOLYOKE -- Candidates will be on an emotional roller coaster until polls close Tuesday at 8 p.m., but Bill Cain might have had the day's coolest ride.

Cain, of Holyoke, had his cream-colored 1931 Ford pickup parked outside the Ward 6 polling place at the First Lutheran School on Northampton Street sporting Pluta for Mayor signs.

"When this was built by Henry Ford, gasoline was 9 cents a gallon," Cain said.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 2:10 MassLive.com

2:11

MassLive.com:

More on the Holyoke election from Mike Plaisance:

Poll officials were reporting about a 30 percent turnout at Ward 6.

Political veteran William R. Collamore said it looked much higher.

Collamore, 76, is running for another term for Ward 6 School Committee.

"What I'm hearing is it's so heavy. The weather is so nice, so that has something to do with it. But I've been around for so many years, I'd be surprised if we didn't break a record," said Collamore.

He has been active in politics since as a child he held signs for his late uncle James Farrell, a city councilor, he said.

City Councilor at Large Aaron M. Vega stood on the tree belt holding one of his round Vega for Council signs at the Ward 6 poll. He had something besides just a wave for even competitors, he said.

"I think everybody's surprised we're offering food to everybody, not just our supporters. Hey, we're all in this together," Vega said.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 2:11 MassLive.com

3:10

MassLive.com:

We asked our readers 'Who are you voting for and why?'

Here's one response from reader mthazard:

I voted for change in Holyoke. I also voted against the casino by voting for that change. Advocating for our city has been the focus of the Alex Morse's campaign. He is not catering to outside influences to bet on a casino to help Holyoke. All the research demonstrates that casinos suck the life out of host cities. This city is on the verge of a renaissance. Alex Morse is a catalyst for that renewal.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 3:10 MassLive.com

3:12

MassLive.com:

Also in our 'Who are you voting for and why' thread, reader iowacowboy writes:

I voted for Tosado for Mayor and Lysak for ward 8 city councilor. I did not vote for any of the incumbant at large city concilors, especially Tim Rooke because they support the biomass plant as I would rather have a Nuclear Plant than a biomass. I voted for Ammad Rivera for one of my city council at large votes because of his leadership.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 3:12 MassLive.com

3:14

MassLive.com:

Reader inmycity 4 writes:

It's none of your business who I'm voting for.

Fair enough! The most important thing is to get out and vote!

Tuesday November 8, 2011 3:14 MassLive.com

3:15

MassLive.com:

Reader gracielou29 writes:

CHICOPEE: Voted for Bissonnette
Biela for Clerk
Joel for School Committee
my councilor was unopposed.
Good luck to all and pleae vote.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 3:15 MassLive.com

4:30

MassLive.com:

The Daily Hampshire Gazette writes that a Northampton ballot question regarding the repeal of the Community Preservation Act is drawing voters to the polls.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 4:30 MassLive.com

4:47

MassLive.com:

The Republican's Brian Steele reports that 42 percent turnout is predicted in Easthampton. 2009 turnout was 45 percent.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 4:47 MassLive.com

4:51

MassLive.com:

As reported by The Republican's Stephanie Barry: Today at the polls Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno joked, "This is the first time I've worn a suit in a week" in reference to the late October snowstorm aftermath.

Sarno sported a baseball cap and a zip-up jacket last week when blasting WMECo.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 4:51 MassLive.com

5:40

MassLive.com:

Chicopee and Westfield polls close in 1:20, at 7 p.m. ... get out the vote!

Tuesday November 8, 2011 5:40 MassLive.com

5:47

MassLive.com:

An interesting story posted on Michael Bissonnette's Facebook page:

Last call~~two hour warning until polls close in Chicopee. Just had a guy leave a hospital bed to go vote~~broke his leg in three places, had it set and hobbled in to his polling place. Now that is a patriot who respects his right to vote ! Thanks Donnie and all our volunteers and poll workers who made today happen.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 5:47 MassLive.com

6:10

RRizzuto413:

Election Warden @Jackson Street School in #Northampton says voter turnout has been steady all day. Things picking up more now. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 6:10 RRizzuto413

6:12

MassLive.com:

With 22-year-old Alex Morse running for Mayor of Holyoke, here's some "Did You Know?" material:

Among cities of a comparable size of Holyoke, there are at least 3 currently-serving mayors elected at an age under 25. Mathias Harter was elected mayor of La Crosse, Wisconsin (population 51,000) at age 24. Justin Nickels was elected mayor of Manitowoc, Wisconsin (population 34,000) at age 22. John Tyler Hammons was elected mayor of Muskogee, Oklahoma (population 38,000) at age 19.

Current youngest mayor of a major city is Luke Ravenstahl of Pittsburgh (population 334,000), elected at age 27.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 6:12 MassLive.com

6:24

RRizzuto413:

Tom of #Northampton said he voted for David Narkewicz because of "negative campaigning" on Michael Bardsley's part. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 6:24 RRizzuto413

6:24	Tuesday November 8, 2011 6:24

6:25

MassLive.com:

Holyoke Mayor Elaine A. Pluta, center, stands with supporters outside the E.N. White School Tuesday night just a couple of hours before polls close in the city. Standing to her right is Ray Hartnett and to Pluta's left is John Sexton. Pluta faces what is expected to be a strong challenge from 22-year-old Alex Morse. (Republican staff photo by Michael Beswick)

Tuesday November 8, 2011 6:25 MassLive.com

6:27

MassLive.com:

From Michael Tautznik's Facebook page:

Just taking a short break and getting some things ready for tonight. Thanks to everyone in Easthampton who has voted and a reminder to the rest of you. This could be one of the most well attended local elections in recent memory. Don't forget to vote!

Tuesday November 8, 2011 6:27 MassLive.com

6:35

RRizzuto413:

Nancy of #Northampton said she voted for Narkewicz because he is "closest to the former mayor" & that helped her choose him. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 6:35 RRizzuto413

6:36

MassLive.com:

Mike Plaisance has a quick story on Anthony Soto, candidate Ward 2 City Council in Holyoke. http://bit.ly/t97L3S

Soto, of 10 James St., is seeking the seat that Ward 2 Councilor Diosdado Lopez, who has held it since 1991, is vacating. Soto is opposed by Gloria I. Rosado, 164 Sargeant St.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 6:36 MassLive.com

6:40

RRizzuto413:

Ruth of #Northampton said she voted for Narkewicz because he ran a "cleaner campaign" & seemed "more organized" than Bardsley. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 6:40 RRizzuto413

6:48	Tuesday November 8, 2011 6:48

6:50

MassLive.com:

Holyoke mayoral candidate Alex Morse, left, stops to chat with supporter John A. LaChapelle outside the St. Paul's polls on Appleton Street earlier today. Morse, who won the preliminary election over incumbent Elaine Pluta by one vote, figures to be in a tight race this evening. Holyoke polls close at 8 p.m. (Republican staff photo by John Suchocki)

Tuesday November 8, 2011 6:50 MassLive.com

7:01

RRizzuto413:

Ben of #Northampton says he voted for Bardsley because "change is good" & Narkewicz represents the old Claire-Higgins regime. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:01 RRizzuto413

7:15

MassLive.com:

A reminder to send in questions. We'll do our best to answer as many as we can tonight. If you have photos send to edit@masslive.com and we'll post.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:15 MassLive.com

7:19

MassLive.com:

Historical note: In the 2009 Holyoke election, Elaine Pluta won all 14 precincts and 59 percent of the vote, beating Daniel Boyle 4,794 to 3,245.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:19 MassLive.com

7:26	Agawam mayoral candidate Rosemary Sandlin, left, greets her friend Rose Palazzi at the Phelps school. (Republican photo by Don Treeger) Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:26

7:27

RRizzuto413:

William of #Northampton says he voted for Narkewicz because he heard Bardsley is a "weak manager" & unresponsive to concerns. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:27 RRizzuto413

7:27

spsullivan:

Headed over to Holyoke Mayor Elaine Pluta's campaign party as the polls close #election2011 #westernma [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:27 spsullivan

7:30

RRizzuto413:

Karen of#Northampton says Narkewicz for mayor & Bill Dwight & Jessie Adams for council were "common sense choices." #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:30 RRizzuto413

7:32

RRizzuto413:

Some poll workers in #Northampton say turnout has been relatively low this year, considering a contended mayoral position. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:32 RRizzuto413

7:39

[Comment From Kevin Kevin : ]

What time are we expecting Chicopee Results?

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:39 Kevin

7:40

MassLive.com:

@Kevin, results starting to roll in already - http://www.masslive.com/chicopee/election/

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:40 MassLive.com

7:41

MassLive.com:

Bissonnette with an early lead of 845-448 over Lefebvre

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:41 MassLive.com

7:41

[Comment From Phil Phil : ]

How come no results yet from the towns where polls closed at 7?

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:41 Phil

7:42

MassLive.com:

@Phil, Chicopee results coming in, see link below.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:42 MassLive.com

7:48

PaddyJ1325:

I'm @ tosado HQ. My goal this year is to not get kicked out by candidate's fam. #asksteveb #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:48 PaddyJ1325

7:50

PaddyJ1325:

Hardly anyone here. Maybe a dozen peeps. Prob. picks up closer to result time. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:50 PaddyJ1325

7:56

MassLive.com:

Bissonnette opening up sizable lead in Chicopee, with a cushion of over 1,000 votes - 2,150-1146

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:56 MassLive.com

7:56

[Comment From Kevin Kevin : ]

Keep up the good updates. This is great information. Thank you Masslive

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:56 Kevin

7:57

MassLive.com:

@Kevin, thanks, we appreciate it.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:57 MassLive.com

7:57

[Comment From wendarshil wendarshil : ]

any updates on Easthampton yet?

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:57 wendarshil

7:57

RRizzuto413:

#Northampton city hall is filling up with media and public officials. I'll be dropping you the numbers live as they come it. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:57 RRizzuto413

7:57

MassLive.com:

@wendarshil - polls close at 8 p.m. in Easthampton, we'll post as soon as we get results.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 7:57 MassLive.com

8:03

PaddyJ1325:

#election2011 waiting @ tosado HQ. Suggestwd peeps in lounge change tv channel. 'biggest loser' seems bad kharma on election nite. [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:03 PaddyJ1325

8:03

MassLive.com:

NCTV is providing live coverage as the results come in from Northampton. Watch live video http://bit.ly/sbCSs5

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:03 MassLive.com

8:08

RRizzuto413:

#election2011 results from #Northampton are starting to trickle out. Stay tuned to @masslivenews for the latest. [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:08 RRizzuto413

8:09

MassLive.com:

From reporter Liz Roman in West Springfield:

Polls have now closed in West Springfield and Town Clerk Otto Frizzell said he expected a 30 percent voter turnout.

"It's a pretty typical turn out for a municipal election," he said.

Frizzell said everything ran smoothly on Tuesday at the four polling locations in town.

"It was a very successful day," he said.

Facing off in the mayoral race are architect Gregory C. Neffinger and Town Councilor Gerard B. Matthews are seeking the mayoral position. They are looking to fill the seat left by Edward J. Gibson, who announced in June that he wouldn't seek a sixth term.

Incumbents Robert M. Mancin, Kathleen A. Bourque, Brian J. Griffin and George R. Kelly will run for re-election for at-large City Council seats.

Daniel G. Sullivan faces off against George D. Condon III for the district 3 City Council seat and Mark D. Bergeron is running against John R. Sweeney for a district 4 City Council Seat.

Seven candidates are running for seats on the School Committee including incumbents Kathleen A. Alevras, Nancy M. Farrell and Joseph Foresi Jr.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:09 MassLive.com

8:09

MassLive.com:

From reporter Jeanette DeForge in Chicopee;

Just 50 minutes after the polls closed Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette thanked supporters for returning him to office, saying he was proud to have received 62 percent of the vote over his challenger Gary R. Lefebvre.

He promised to work harder to get along with the City Council after a long year of frequent fighting.

All of the incumbent city councilors were returned to office as was Keith W. Rattell, the city clerk, who was in a close fight against Erin J. Biela, a political newcomer.

All the School Committee incumbents won as well.

In City Council Ward 9, which is an open seat, Gerry Roy beat Darlene Dout.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:09 MassLive.com

8:13	Chicopee mayor Michael Bissonnette celebrates his victory over challenger Gary Lefebvre. Bissonnette claimed 62 percent of the vote. (Republican staff photo by Michael Beswick) Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:13

8:14

RRizzuto413:

Main hallway of #Northampton city hall is packed with people awaiting the #election2011 results. Overflow of people on sidewalk outside. [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:14 RRizzuto413

8:15

[Comment From ttrial ttrial : ]

any Repub staff at Morse HQ?

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:15 ttrial

8:16

MassLive.com:

From reporter Patrick Johnson in Springfield:

Holyoke Mayor Elaine A. Pluta, center, stands with supporters outside the E.N. White School Tuesday night just a couple of hours before polls close in the city. Standing to her right is Ray Hartnett and to Pluta's left is John Sexton. Pluta faces what is expected to be a strong challenge from 22-year-old Alex Morse.

Before the vote came in, supporters and campaign workers for Jose Tosado sat anxiously at the campaign celebration headquarters at Aquarious on State Street.

The final moments after polls closed but before results were announced were the worst part. People gathered in the lounge to watch eagerly as results from other towns began crawling across the bottom of the TV screen.

Daisy Pereira-Tosado, sister-in-law of the candidate and his office manager, said she is more than optimistic for a good showing. She said the office was busy all day long from the time it opened at 7:30 a.m. until the end of the day. The phone was ringing all day with people asking where they could vote, others offering to give rides. There were also those stopping in to say they voted for Tosado.

"We had tons of people coming in to say they voted for Jose," she said.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:16 MassLive.com

8:16

MassLive.com:

ttrial -

Yes, we are at both Holyoke candidate HQs tonight.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:16 MassLive.com

8:17

MassLive.com:

With 60 percent reporting in Easthampton, Mayor Mike Tautznik leads Don Emerson 1,703-1,127.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:17 MassLive.com

8:17

RRizzuto413:

David Narkewicz is tight-lipped but all smiles as he reviews preliminary results via smartphone with his crew in#Northampton. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:17 RRizzuto413

8:19

MassLive.com:

Now 100 percent reporting in Easthampton with Mayor Mike Tautznik defeating challenger Don Emerson to win another term. Tautznik defeated Emerson by a healthy margin with 3,056 votes to 1,758.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:19 MassLive.com

8:24

MassLive.com:

We're getting an initial report that Mayor Elaine Pluta in Holyoke is conceding to challenger Alex Morse. We are awaiting official word.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:24 MassLive.com

8:25

RRizzuto413:

Unofficially-Narkewicz's people claim victory in #Northampton Wards 3 & 4. Still waiting for official numbers from city clerk- #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:25 RRizzuto413

8:25

PaddyJ1325:

tosado HQ upbeat, maybe its the salsa music (catchy tune). 1st results S 77, T 22 w/3% in. no1 flinched. still time, they say. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:25 PaddyJ1325

8:26

MassLive.com:

From reporter Sandra Constantine in Agawam:

Richard Cohen won all 8 precincts according to his runners at the polls. Cohen's unofficial tally was 4,905 to Sandlin’s 3,108. The mood at Cohen headquaters is jubilant.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:26 MassLive.com

8:28

MassLive.com:

From S.P. Sullivan at Pluta headquarters: Pluta confirms that she is conceding, and says she will retire.

"I'm going to be retiring in January and that will be a good thing so I'm looking forward to it," said Pluta. "So think good thoughts and keep up the good work and Holyoke's going to be fine."

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:28 MassLive.com

8:32

RRizzuto413:

#Northampton city clerk waiting for boxes to announce totals. Unofficial numbers touted by Narkewicz camp claim 3-to1 lead. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:32 RRizzuto413

8:34

spsullivan:

Elaine Pluta has conceded the race to Alex Morse in Holyoke #westernma #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:34 spsullivan

8:34

MassLive.com:

Unofficial numbers in Holyoke have Alex Morse defeating incumbent Elaine Pluta by a 55-45 margin. Morse tallied 5,121 votes to Pluta's 4,201.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:34 MassLive.com

8:35

RRizzuto413:

:#Northampton official results via city clerk: Ward 2A- Narkewicz- 473 Bardsley- 100. More #election2011 results coming... [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:35 RRizzuto413

8:35

PaddyJ1325:

Crowd picking up @ tosado HQ. Still waiting. #election2011

[via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:35 PaddyJ1325

8:37

PaddyJ1325:

@ tosado hq S 68%, T 32%, Music gone from salsa to KC& sunshine band's 'celebration.' little premature, me thinks #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:37 PaddyJ1325

8:38

masslivenews:

RT @RRizzuto413: :#Northampton official results via city clerk: Ward 2A- Narkewicz- 473 Bardsley- 100. More #election2011 results coming... [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:38 masslivenews

8:39

PaddyJ1325:

Jose Tosado just arrived. Big cheers. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:39 PaddyJ1325

8:39

RRizzuto413:

Official #Northampton election result via city clerk:Ward 1B- Bardsley- 215 Narkewicz-638 #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:39 RRizzuto413

8:44

RRizzuto413:

Official #Northampton election result via city clerk:Ward 6A- Narkewicz- 417 Bardsley-339 #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:44 RRizzuto413

8:48

MassLive.com:

In West Springfield Gregory Neffinger is claiming victory over Gerard Matthews. With 52 percent of the vote total in Neffinger had a 2,938-1,796 vote lead.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:48 MassLive.com

8:50

PaddyJ1325:

S 78, T 22, w/ 77 The vibe is starting to come out of Tosado HQ. Jose in remarks 2 media said he was still, kinda hopeful. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:50 PaddyJ1325

8:55

MassLive.com:

In Northampton Michael Bardsley has officially conceded to David Narkewicz according to Fred Contrada.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:55 MassLive.com

8:57

MassLive.com:

In Agawam Richard Cohen has defeated Rosemary Sandlin with 4,297 votes to Sandlin's 3,180.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:57 MassLive.com

8:58	Tuesday November 8, 2011 8:58

9:01	Gregory Neffinger gets the news that he's the new mayor of West Springfield. Neffinger defeated Gerard Matthews 2,938-2,167. Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:01

9:02

RRizzuto413:

Official #Northampton election result via city clerk:with 4 precents left, Narkewicz holds sizable lead over Bardsley. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:02 RRizzuto413

9:04	Richard Cohen celebrates another term as mayor of Agawam. Cohen defeated challenger Rosemary Sandlin 4,297 to 3,180 votes. Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:04

9:04

MassLive.com:

From reporter Peter Goonan:

Supporters of re-elected Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno filled his headquarters at the Bicentennial Plaza on Allen Street, saying they look forward to his victory and a new four-year term.

"I'm happy, happy," said Claire O'Brien, among the supporters. "He is such a good guy. He doesn't just go to one neighborhood. He goes to every neighborhood. He is working 24/7."

With 100 percent of precincts reproting, Sarno defeated City Council President Jose Tosado, 14,619 votes to 5,716.

William T. Foley of East Forest Park, who served 28 years on the City Council, praised Sarno's hard work as mayor, attending many events and his leadership in response to disasters.

"People need help, Domenic was there," Foley said. "He is the people's mayor. Domenic really cares about the city."

Both O'Brien and Foley praised the new four-year term for mayor, saying it allows a mayor to gett more things done without running every two years.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:04 MassLive.com

9:05

[Comment From Towney007 Towney007 : ]

Jose never really had a chance to get anything off the ground given the disasters from this year. Sarno got soooo much face time being the face of the recoveries. It left Jose in a totally impossible position. Had he made too much noise, he'd come off as self-interested and putting politics ahead of people. Had he stayed quiet, he's go unnoticed. Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:05 Towney007

9:07

RRizzuto413:

Numbers coming in all for Narkewicz in #Northampton- full results coming in a few... #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:07 RRizzuto413

9:08

PaddyJ1325:

Tosado just conceded. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:08 PaddyJ1325

9:10

PaddyJ1325:

Tosado is on his way to Sarno's HQ to offer his congrats. Nice guy. Joked 'when I come back, I want a shot of Jack Daniels' #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:10 PaddyJ1325

9:13

PaddyJ1325:

Tosado graciously thanx all his friends & fam for their work on campaign. Took 3 min.. or so for him to list all their names. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:13 PaddyJ1325

9:16

RRizzuto413:

#Northampton Ward 2 City Counselor is officially Paul D. Spector over Jacquelyn A. Misa . #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:16 RRizzuto413

9:17

MassLive.com:

More on the Morse race from Republican reporter Mike Plaisance:

HOLYOKE -- Alex B. Morse became the youngest mayor in city history Tuesday as the 22-year-old defeated Mayor Elaine A. Pluta, a political fixture here for decades.

With unofficial voting results in, Morse told The Republican Pluta had conceded. Morse had 5,121 votes to Pluta's 4,201.

"Holy mackerel!," Morse said, to cheers inside a tent outside his Northampton Street headquarters.

"This is an incredible moment,not just for this campaign, but for the city of Holyoke.This has never been about me. This has never been about Alex Morse. This has been about the future of Holyoke," Morse said.

Pluta, 67, is in her first term after having been a city councilor for 14 years.

The election of Morse, who graduated from Brown University in May, means the mayor's office will be occupied by a foe of casino gambling. Pluta was an early casino backer because she said it was the city's best shot at a multiple-job infusion.

Instead, Morse said, the city should focus on its assets. He included among these the $168 high performance computing center that a partnership of colleges and high-technology firms is building on Bigelow Street at the first-level canal.

Morse overcame criticism from Pluta and others that he lacked experience, both life experience, given his age, and municipal government experience, to be considered fit to run a city with a $120 million budget.

Pluta was believed to have been hurt by a campaign that didn't take Morse seriously until late in the race. Morse defeated Pluta in the four-candidate preliminary election Sept. 20, by a single vote.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:17 MassLive.com

9:19

RRizzuto413:

Official #Northampton councilors at large winners- William Dwight & Jesse Adams. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:19 RRizzuto413

9:21

RRizzuto413:

Effort to repeal Community Preservation Act in #Northampton fails by sizable margin. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:21 RRizzuto413

9:28

MassLive.com:

From S.P. Sullivan at Morse headquarters:

"Tonight we celebrate. Tomorrow we begin the transition," said Morse.

"Forming transition teams over the next couple weeks in education, economic development and public safety making sure on day one we can hit the ground running"

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:28 MassLive.com

9:31

RRizzuto413:

Ward 4B in #Northampton is being tallied right now. Reporter Fred Contrada will have several stories coming too. Stay tuned! #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:31 RRizzuto413

9:42

[Comment From Guest Guest : ]

anything on the westfield city council race yet?

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:42 Guest

9:42

MassLive.com:

Guest --

You can find results on our Westfield Election page: http://www.masslive.com/westfield/election/

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:42 MassLive.com

9:42	West Springfield's new Mayor, Gregory C. Neffinger thanks his supporters after the votes had been counted. They were at the Majestic Theater. (Republican staff photo by Don Treeger) Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:42

9:46

RRizzuto413:

Ward 4B results in #Northampton finally arrived. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:46 RRizzuto413

9:48

MassLive.com:

Fred Contrada's story on David Narkewicz' victory over Michael Bardsley in Northampton. Narkewicz is the first new mayor in Northampton after Mary Clare HIggins' long tenure - http://bit.ly/uuinrR

Tuesday November 8, 2011 9:48 MassLive.com

10:08

MassLive.com:

Tony Cignoli and executive editor Wayne Phaneuf discuss the Springfield vote:

http://videos.masslive.com/republican/2011/11/election_analysis_2011_tony_ci.html

Tuesday November 8, 2011 10:08 MassLive.com

10:11

MassLive.com:

Photos from across Western Massachusetts on election day:http://bit.ly/ve61wb

Tuesday November 8, 2011 10:11 MassLive.com

10:15

RRizzuto413:

Less than 49% voter turnout in #Northampton, Narkewicz takes it with 6456 vs. Bardsley's 2763- FINAL numbers via city clerk. #election2011 [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 10:15 RRizzuto413

10:31

spsullivan:

Here's some quick video from an interview with Alex Morse, 22, the city of Holyoke's youngest mayor #election2011 http://videos.masslive.com/republican/2011/11/alex_morse_reacts_to_his_elect.html [via Twitter]

Tuesday November 8, 2011 10:31 spsullivan

10:37

MassLive.com:

Numbers in Holyoke mayoral race have changed, if not the end result. New vote totals have Morse with 5,121 votes and Pluta with 4,513.

Tuesday November 8, 2011 10:37 MassLive.com

10:43

spsullivan:

And here's outgoing Holyoke Mayor Elaine Pluta's concession speech http://videos.masslive.com/republican/2011/11/holyoke_mayor_elaine_pluta_con.html #election2011 [via Twitter]