Mayor John Barrett III

The two candidates in the race for the 1st Berkshire District state representative seat in this year’s Democratic primary will meet for a forum this month. The contest pits a political veteran against a relative newcomer looking to take state office for the first time.

The Mayor of North Adams, Massachusetts has called for an ethics investigation into State Representative and former long-time city mayor John Barrett after alleged threats on a phone call last week.

Former North Adams Mayor John Barrett III topped opponent and incumbent Mayor Richard Alcombright and challenger Eric Rudd. Barrett swept the city’s wards…