Breaking Down the Ballots: A Western Mass. Election Roundtable

Election season is heating up in Western Massachusetts, and the So That Reminds Me crew is diving right in. This week, co-hosts Chris Maza, Dennis Hackett, Lauren LeBel, and Tyler Garnet are joined by WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos for a roundtable discussion on some of the most interesting races to watch this cycle. From mayoral contests in Easthampton, Northampton, and West Springfield to key local battles in Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee, the panel breaks down what’s at stake, who’s in the running, and what these elections could mean for the region.Intro: 0:15Welcoming James Paleologopoulos: 4:51Northampton Mayor and City Council: 6:27 Easthampton Mayor and City Council: 17:13Springfield City Council: 27:13Chicopee City Collector, City Council, and a ballot question: 46:59West Springfield Mayor: 57:03Holyoke City Council: 1:04:21More info about these and other races: 1:12:09