League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire County

04/30/2026

03/19/2026

Here's an invitation for any of you interested in how women have contributed to freedom and democracy!

The program chair of the Monterey Meeting House, a new nonprofit venue for the arts and civic events, announced a regional theater production on the fight for women’s suffrage in a time when all voting rights are under threat.

“REPRESENTATION AND HOW TO GET IT” will have two performances: at 7 pm on Friday, April 3rd, and 2 pm on Saturday, April 4th, at the Meeting House in the center of Monterey.

This a professionally-produced one woman play that centers on suffragist and abolitionist Julia Ward Howe, as she prepares for a speech on an early morning in the late 1800's. She sees an America that is built for some but not all and demands to know, "What are we going to do about it?"

The play, and a panel discussion with women politicians plus a PBS Newshour journalist, will take about an hour.

“REPRESENTATION” was last presented at the Mount in Lenox in 2023, with State Rep. Leigh Davis on the panel. It is the work of three collaborators; the director, Judy Braha, Associate Artistic Director for Great Barrington Public, along with the playwright, Joyce Van D**e, and the actress, Elaine Vaan Hogue.

Read more about “REPRESENTATION AND HOW TO GET IT” at:https://www.representationtheplay.com/ And here’s the Monterey Meeting House website: https://montereymeetinghouse.org/ . The Meeting House is a nonprofit venue for the arts and civic events in an historic church building in the center of Monterey.

Hope to see you there!

Help preserve the Monterey Meeting House, a historic landmark in Monterey Village, as a vibrant space for cultural, educational, and community gatherings.

03/06/2026

See Letter to the Editor from Our League President Ramelle Pulitzer

Dear Editor

LWV Central Berkshire County is gearing up for local elections in the spring. Our chapter has compiled a Local Elections Schedule for your convenience:
https://lwvcentralberkshires.org/voter-info/.
Find your town and be sure you are registered to vote, so that you can participate in both Town Meeting and your town’s election. Local elections are held on different days; most occur in May. Be sure to check!

We encourage you to look to see what positions are open. There is a need for more volunteers to serve in these critical roles that keep our communities strong. We encourage you to consider running for a seat.

LWV CBC will be hosting candidate forums where voters can meet the people running for office. You can help us cover the many towns we serve
In South and Central Berkshire County by notifying us of any contested races and open seats where a forum would be useful. You may contact us through email at [email protected]

03/06/2026

Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport
Participate in Your Local Elections and Town Meetings!

https://lwvcentralberkshires.org/voter-info/.

02/14/2026

All politics are local! Be sure to participate in your town meeting and town election....and consider running for office. Here's information on upcoming opportunities to get involved in most of the communities in Central Berkshire County

Voter Info All politics are local! Participate in your local town meeting and elections. And consider running for office. Town Meeting DateElection DateFiling Dates for CandidatesOpen PositionsAlford – Contact: Peggy Hendon Wilson 528-4536 x 103May 12May 292/23-4/7Select BoardAssessorFinance Com 2...

12/22/2025

National LWV joined 256 other organizations in voicing concerns about government attempts to muffle not-for-profits

We write to express our profound concern about tomorrow’s hearing and the dangerous pattern it represents

12/15/2025

https://lwvma.org/join-us-5/

Why Join? As a member of the League of Women Voters, you belong to a network, organized on the national, state and local levels, which is committed to making democracy […]

12/15/2025

Did you know the birthplace of Susan B. Anthony is right the corner....in Adams?

And that they have an online archive of Susan B. Anthony's paper Revolution....https://www.susanbanthonybirthplace.com/online-kiosk-read-the-revolution

08/07/2025

See link to CTSB recording if last night’s Stockbridge candidates forum

Candidates: Jorja Marsden and Sally Underwood MillerModerator: Lucy KennedyPresented by the League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire County.

07/22/2025

Join us in Stockbridge August 6 at 5:30 to learn about the candidates for the Stockbridge Select Board!