Pittsfield City Council considers changes to charter objections and mayor's role on School Committee

Pittsfield City Council considers changes to charter objections and mayor's role on School Committee

The Pittsfield City Council reviewed the Charter Review Committee’s proposed updates, and made its own edits — including limiting charter objections during budget talks and backing longer political terms.

Newport Councilor Calls for City Charter Investigation - Newport This Week

Newport City Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong recently called for an investigation of a possible charter violation regarding a pro­posed restructuring of city gov­ernment he fears may already be in place. “I think it’s appropriate that the city solicitor or somebody appro­priate conduct a review of whether or not we’re operating in compli­ance with the charter,” he said at an April 29 budget workshop at Innovate Newport. Khamsyvoravong also ques­tio…