The audit, which was requested by former District Attorney Paul Caccaviello shortly after his March 2018 appointment, provides newly sworn-in District Attorney Andrea Harrington with recommendations to address these areas.
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Of plastic bottles and ‘marijuana wars’: a Great Barrington year in review
2018 has provided enough Great Barrington news to keep journalists busy and observers of town politics highly amused, signaling that the community dubbed “best small town in America” by Smithsonian Magazine continues to be a place in transition.
Andrea Harrington apparent winner in contentious Berkshire DA contest
Final results were not yet available but preliminary numbers indicated Harrington leading by a margin of almost 2-1.
Caccaviello declines to explain his stance on crucial criminal justice issues
In their letter to the editor Tracy Baker-White, Ali Benjamin and Jessica Dils write: “Andrea Harrington is the only name on the ballot, in part because she was willing stand up and say what she stands for and how she’d use the power of the office.”
DA’s office needs reforming
This DA’s office has considered itself completely unaccountable to its community, utilized a policy with regards to confidential informants that further manipulated and promoted violence in the streets of Pittsfield.
Caccaviello is every bit a Democrat
In his letter to the editor James Harris writes: “As a proud liberal, I will write in Caccaviello for Berkshire County district attorney on the basis of his far greater suitability for the job at hand.”
An election-day fable
In his letter Steve Farina of Great Barrington writes: “Andrea Harrington should be the next Berkshire County District Attorney.”
The DA a judge can’t trust
A judge presiding in Caccaviello’s home court has recently gone on the record about mistrusting the DA’s representations in a troubled murder prosecution.
Andrea Harrington for needed DA reform
In her letter Sharon Gregory writes: “Andrea Harrington is part of the solution, not the problem.”
DA candidate Caccaviello is flawed; Harrington is tough, ethical
In a letter to the editor, Leo Yantovsky writes, “Not graciously accepting his loss in the primary, he then launched his write-in campaign, likely the pressure of those who have held onto power in the Berkshires for a long time.”
Caccaviello is effective prosecutor as well as compassionate
In a letter attorney Ira Kaplan writes: “Paul [Caccaviello] is an effective litigator, but he is also a compassionate person. He was a mentor to me, and his touchstone was seeking justice.“
Harrington will bring reforms to the DA office
In her letter Deborah Taylor Caine writes: “The Criminal Justice Reform Bill makes the DA’s office more important than ever. It has to understand and implement these changes.”
Fickle DA candidate Caccaviello lacks commitment to principles
The fact that Mr. Caccaviello has dropped his party affiliation and can now mount a write-in is the equivalent of “getting off on a technicality.” It does not absolve him of the duty to stand for something beyond his own advancement.
Caccaviello has proven experience to be District Attorney
As Berkshire District Attorney Paul Caccaviello has already made exceptional decisions.
Caccaviello’s experience will benefit Berkshire County
In a letter to the editor, Dan Bianchi writes, “I had the opportunity as mayor to see Paul Caccaviello in action coordinating the preparation of the worst of criminal cases, prosecuting those who sold drugs to our children, robbed senior citizens, abused women and committed murder.”
D.A. candidate Caccaviello is a relic of old-boy network
In his letter James Campagna of Pittsfield writes: “I sense several backroom, slimy deals.”
DA candidate Caccaviello is a Republican in Democrat clothing
In their letter Marie and Marie T. Harpin write: “We need a District Attorney who will reform the criminal justice system in Berkshire County and will not maintain the status quo. Attorney Andrea Harrington is the only candidate on the ballot who can bring about that much needed reform.”
The district attorney seat belongs to the people
In her letter Kathleen Riley of Pittsfield writes: “Mr. Caccaviello lost an election, period. Blaming his [primary] election loss on his not being a politician is absurd and hypocritical. He manipulated the political system to get the advantage of incumbency.”
Andrea Harrington represents needed reform in Berkshire County DA office
In his letter to the editor, Steve Farina writes: “Andrea Harrington is the right person in the right place at the right time.”
Harrington has the right qualities to be District Attorney
In her letter Beth Carlson of Stockbridge writes: “As District Attorney Andrea Harrington will be a strong advocate for justice and an asset to the county.”
Elected officials and primary voters have supported Andrea Harrington for District Attorney
In her letter Ellen Croibier writes: “The people have spoken and multiple other Berkshire County officials have endorsed Andrea Harrington as the Democratic nominee for Berkshire County District Attorney.”
DA candidate Caccaviello’s campaign masks his significant failures
In an effort to hide Paul’s shortcomings, his campaign has made catchy signs that tout his “experience.”
Harrington unqualified to assume post of District Attorney
In his letter to the editor, Attorney Alan J. Righi writes: “By marshaling two campaigns in two years, [Andrea] Harrington revealed her political ambitions: the DA’s race is just a steppingstone for this politician.”
Healey’s support of Harrington diminishes office of AG
In her letter Regina Hill writes: “The Democratic nominee for district attorney is the least qualified person to ever run, yet she is the beneficiary of help and support from those I believe ignored that critical fact.”
Caccaviello should accept the will of the primary voters
In his letter to the editor Jon Piasecki writes: “Perhaps he does not understand that, when more people voted for Andrea Harrington, she beat him.”
Caccaviello’s experience makes him more qualified for DA
“The job of head prosecutor deserves someone who is trained, seasoned and has prosecuted over 5,000 cases over 30 years.”
No is no: Caccaviello should drop out
In her letter Peggy Kern writes: “If Paul [Caccaviello] values the community he has been charged with serving in his role as DA, then he should accept our verdict and drop out of the race.”
Andrea Harrington wins District Attorney primary race in a squeaker
Harrington had 40 percent of the votes to Paul Cacciaviello’s 37 and Judith Knight’s 23, with more than 90 percent of precincts reporting, and only three small towns remaining.
Reforming DA’s office central to Harrington’s campaign
Andrea Harrington has made the need for a philosophical change and establishing procedures and policies to deal with issues before they become criminal at the center of her campaign.
Observations of the DA debate at Hevreh
Rabbi Hirsch announced that Mr. Caccaviello had a prior engagement and was not able to attend and that an invitation to send a representative from his campaign was declined.
‘Election meddling’ in Berkshire County DA race?
It bothers me, and should bother those who want change for the better in the DA’s office, that the only candidate under attack is Andrea Harrington, both by Caccaviello and Knight.
Harrington has the tenacity to achieve change
We continue to read the deaths of our children, relatives, friends and neighbors from the drug epedimic, escalating gun violence, and domestic violence and sexual assault at alarming rates.