Adams Prudential Committee Says No Issues With Water

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
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ADAMS, Mass. — Although there have been recent complaints about town water, clerk and treasurer of the Adams Prudential Committee Richard Kleiner said all is well.
 
Some residents took to Facebook late last week with concerns over the water after saying their pets had become sick.
 
Kleiner said there is nothing wrong with the water nor is the Fire District adding anything to the water that would make anyone or anything sick. 
 
"I have a cat and my cat drinks it all the time and it is fine," he said. "It's been so hot that they drink out of puddles and who knows what's in there."
 
Kleiner noted that traces of coliform bacteria was discovered in the water in early spring and that water users were notified. He said the district acted quickly and the coliform is no longer an issue because of regular chlorination treatments.
 
"They had to chlorinate it because that chloroform is an indicator that something can happen so we started it early because we knew it was going to be a warm year," he said. 
 
The only thing people may notice is the smell of chlorine in the water. He said this is just a regular treatment that will not cause any harm.
 
"If they smell a little bit of the chlorine in the morning it is nothing and it is not going to harm anyone," Kleiner said.

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Hoosac Valley High School is Moving and Shaking

There have been some major shifts within the Hoosac Valley Regional School District recently, all of which have focused on enhancing the student experience to make it a place where ALL students can find their path.
 
In 2023, Hoosac Valley High School was designated an Innovation Pathway School by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and has since restructured the Program of Studies, utilized creative scheduling, and expanded internship opportunities. Part of this transformation includes participating in a "Portrait of a Graduate" cohort alongside four other Berkshire County schools to determine a collective vision for student success, in partnership with the BARR Foundation.
 
The Innovation Pathways at HVHS are designed to give students coursework and experience in a specific high-demand industry, such as technology, engineering, healthcare, or life sciences. Currently, Biomedical Science & Healthcare and Environmental Studies have received official state IP designation. In addition to the IP designated pathways, HVHS offers programs in Engineering & Technology, Business & Entrepreneurship, Arts & Entertainment, Education, and Sports Medicine. The result is that students have an opportunity for a transformative experience – enabling them to build essential skills, gain awareness of future career opportunities, and make informed choices about post-secondary education in promising fields.
 
Principal Colleen Byrd notes, "What makes our program special is that entry into the Pathway of your choice allows a student to access Advanced Placement and dual enrollment college courses, as well as internships in the community to set them up for success after high school."
 
The Portrait of a Graduate initiative consists of a team of Hoosac educators and students who exemplify the essential skills, practices, and beliefs that define learning experiences across the district. They work to outline the competencies, values, skills, and knowledge that define our vision for student success – keeping in mind that not every student's pathway will look the same. The District's goal is to ensure that all students graduate as responsible people, prepared individuals, lifelong learners, global citizens, critical thinkers, and thoughtful communicators.
 
Another recent change district-wide in grades K-12 is the "Crew" culture. Teachers and students now have time each day to create positive connections and build authentic relationships with one another. Through Responsive Classroom at the elementary school and Crew at the middle and high schools, students and staff gather for 30 minutes each day to engage in meaningful experiences rooted in mutual and shared interests. 
The Crew block is a prioritized structure that allows staff to support all students socially, emotionally, and academically – anchoring them and promoting the Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Crew takes many forms at the high school, such as gardening, bird watching, yoga, and sports talk with visits to college games.
 
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