Letter: John Barrett Is the Only Choice

Letter to the Editor04:15PM / Monday, August 10, 2026Print Story | Email Story

To the Editor:

Rep. John Barrett III is the only choice!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Representative Barrett for upwards of 30 years. In that time it was evident that he was first committed to the City of North Adams, which spoke volumes through everything he brought to the table and brokering the MoCA deal was, while monumental, only begins to mention his accomplishments.

County Commissioner: four years
McCann Technical School representative: eight years
Mayor for the City of North Adams: 26 years
State representative for the First Berkshire District: nine years

This tremendous history of dedication to our district speaks volumes of what John Barrett III has done for us. He is ever cognizant of each and every moving part in our district and doesn't preach about what he wants to do in our district, his record is the only proof our district needs to ensure we move forward in the future.

He is a very personable and reachable man whose heart has and always will be on the forefront not only for North Adams but the First Berkshire District. He is not afraid to ruffle feathers at the State House to ensure the best interests of his district are met. John Barrett III always puts others and the betterment of his district before himself. A vote for John Barrett III is a vote to ensure or district will be represented by the best possible person!

Jim Holmes
North Adams, Mass.

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Four Pets Lost in North Adams Fire

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
11:03PM / Saturday, September 26, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A cat may be the cause of a fire that forced a woman to flee her home on Saturday night and lose four of her five pets.

The occupant of the small home at 1561 Massachusetts Ave. called 911 to report a fire on her kitchen stove at about 9:10 p.m.

"Looked like the fire started in the kitchen area. Best guess at this point is that it an animal turned the stove on," said Fire Chief Brent Lefebvre, repeating what the woman had reported.

"Basically, the occupant was alerted to the sound of the stove igniting, the electronic ignition. She came downstairs and witnessed the cat on the stove. Unfortunately, there was a box on top of the stove, and that lit, and that got the cabinets going."

One cat was saved but firefighters were unable to rescue two other cats and two dogs.

The chief said he hadn't completed his investigation but was going by what the resident had reported at this point.

Firefighters were able to swiftly douse the blaze on arrival and were rolling up hose about an hour later. Mass Ave was closed at Ashton Avenue on the city side.

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