Letter: Barrett Most Qualified to be Mayor

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To the Editor:

In less than two weeks, the voters of North Adams will be going to the polls to elect the next mayor of North Adams. As a voter in the city I have always based my decision a candidate's record of success and not on political rhetoric.

I am voting for John Barrett III because of his proven leadership. I also have confidence in John Barrett making North Adams successful once again.

Having lived in North Adams for all of Mayor Barrett's tenure, I knew he would
always do what was in the best interest of the people. He always made sure we had quality services, good schools, an economy which was growing and a city which was affordable.


John Barrett is the most qualified individual to be mayor of North Adams and get the city back on track. There are so many issues our community faces, multiple problems. Who better to deal with these issues, whether it is the hospital or the serious drug problem we now have.

All one has to do is look at the Barrett's credentials and impressive resume to realize he is the best candidate for the
job. He has served North Adams for over three decades with distinction and integrity. The final question one should ask themselves, is the city in better condition today than it was six years ago?

I urge you to vote for John Barrett III for mayor on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Aaron Crandall
North Adams

 

 


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North Adams Council Gives Initial OK to Zoning Change

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council wrapped up business in about 30 minutes on Tuesday, moving several ordinance changes forward. 
 
A zoning change that would add a residential property to the commercial zone on State Road was adopted to a second reading but met with some pushback. The Planning Board recommended the change.
 
The vote was 5-2, with two other councilors abstaining, indicating there may be difficulty reaching a supermajority vote of six for final passage.
 
Centerville Sticks LLC (Tourists resort) had requested the extension of the Business 2 zone to cover 935 State Road. Centerville had purchased the large single-family home adjacent the resort in 2022. 
 
Ben Svenson, principal of Centerville, had told a joint meeting of the Planning Board and City Council earlier this month that it was a matter of space and safety. 
 
The resort had been growing and an office building across Route 2 was filled up. 
 
"We've had this wonderful opportunity to grow our development company. That's meant we have more office jobs and we filled that building up," he said. "This is really about safety. Getting people across Route 2 is somewhat perilous."
 
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