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Summary of Question 4

The proposed constitutional amendment would require that in the taking of the state census, residence be determined in accordance with the standards used by the United States when taking the federal census. Under the federal standards, residence is based upon where a person spends most of his or her time whereas under present state standards residence is based upon legal domicile. The standards would be subject to any exceptions which the legislature might enact.

1978 - Berkshire County - Question 4Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in joint sessions of the House of Representatives and Senate on May 26, 1976, by a vote of 266-0, and on August 10, 1977, by a vote of 258-0?

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Berkshire County Results
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City/Town Ward Pct Blanks Total Votes Cast
Totals
26,759
13,717
10,451 50,929
Adams
 
2,321
1,187
999
4,507
Alford
 
88
50
14
152
Becket
 
151
107
30
288
Cheshire
 
594
378
211
1,183
Clarksburg
 
347
168
102
617
Dalton
 
1,499
838
277
2,614
Egremont
 
228
171
43
442
Florida
 
119
70
15
204
Great Barrington
 
944
666
613
2,223
Hancock
 
105
65
35
205
Hinsdale
 
242
157
72
471
Lanesborough
 
519
303
195
1,017
Lee
 
880
530
511
1,921
Lenox
 
1,066
684
467
2,219
Monterey
 
158
94
36
288
Mount Washington
 
22
18
9
49
New Ashford
 
37
17
15
69
New Marlborough
 
194
120
38
352
N. Adams
 
3,328
1,330
1,306
5,964
Otis
 
125
91
52
268
Peru
 
103
66
22
191
Pittsfield
 
9,697
4,848
4,522
19,067
Richmond
 
386
200
58
644
Sandisfield
 
68
69
32
169
Savoy
 
81
44
27
152
Sheffield
 
489
330
124
943
Stockbridge
 
607
270
180
1,057
Tyringham
 
80
37
18
135
Washington
 
109
63
21
193
W. Stockbridge
 
264
155
103
522
Williamstown
 
1,785
513
282
2,580
Windsor
 
123
78
22
223
County Totals
26,759
13,717
10,451 50,929