Some important upcoming events in Springfield and Hartford will help residents sort out where they may wish to direct their votes on November 6, election day for both cities’ mayors and city councils.

Springfield:

Mayoral candidates debate, Wednesday October 17, 7:00 pm
Classical High Condominiums, 235 State Street
Includes a Q&A session open to the public

City Council candidates debate, Thursday October 25, 7:00 pm
Classical High Condominiums, 235 State Street
Includes a Q&A session open to the public

City Council candidates forum, Saturday October 27, noon
Forest Park branch library community room, 380 Belmot Avenue
Invited candidates (all incumbents): James Ferrera, William Foley, Rosemarie Mazza-Moriarty, Timothy Rooke, Bruce Stebbins, Jose Tosado, Kateri Walsh, and Bud Williams.

City Council candidates forum, Saturday November 3, noon
Forest Park branch library community room, 380 Belmont Avenue
Invited candidates (all challengers): Clodo Concepcion, Gloria DeFillipo, Morris Jones, John Lysak, Patrick Markey, Vera O’Connor, Karen Powell, and Hamilton Wray.

Hartford:

Tom CondonMayoral candidates forum, Tuesday October 23, 6:00 pm
Downtown public library, 500 Main Street
Moderator: Tom Condon (pictured) of the Courant.

Tom MonahanCity Council candidates forum, Monday October 29, 6:00 pm
Downtown public library, 500 Main Street
Moderator: Tom Monahan (pictured) of NBC 30.