Group of Adams Residents Takes on Marketing Town
 Selectmen Scott Nichols, Paula Melville and Arthur Harrington hold up a brochure on Adams for the camera. |
David Bissaillon told the Selectmen on Wednesday night that the group, ProAdams, grew out of conversations about how to tap into the 500 jobs being added over the next few years by General Dynamics in Pittsfield.
"Our discussions have been pretty informal at this point but we're trying to put together some goals and objectives," said Bissaillon. "Where can we help the town in terms of promoting the town, trying to help the town internally brand itself as the wonderful place to live that we know it is."
The group's first effort is brochure detailing the town's highlights, activities, educational opportunities and community events and offering a personal tour. Bissaillon said the brochure, designed by group member Dayne Poirot, is being included in packets being given to General Dynamic interviewees.
"We want to work with the town and find ways to put our money where our mouth is," said Bissaillon, who added that the group has been in contact with Town Administrator Jonathan Butler and the Office of Community Development on how private citizens can help the town.
"I just think it's really good," said Butler, who added he'd met with group members a few times. "Marketing is an extremely expensive thing for towns to endeavor to do. The people who have put this together have a a lot of expertise across a lot of disciplines and I think it's going to be a great resource."
Chairman Michael Ouellette termed the volunteer group as "fantastic" and Selectman Arthur "Skip" Harrington applauded its efforts and the professionalism of the brochure.
ProAdams will soon have a website and Facebook page, and be on YouTube, Twitter and Linked In.
Member Steven Melito said a community clean up day is being planned for May and there will be opportunities for others to get involved.
"Together, I really feel we can make Adams a much better place for everyone," said Melito. "Whether you're young or old, no matter where you work, whether you've been here for a long time or whether you're new to town."
In other business,
• Town Clerk Haley Meczywor said dog licenses are available at $8 for neutered dogs; $20 for nonneutered. A rabies clinic will be held from 9 to noon on Saturday, April 9, at the Forest Wardens on Summer Street and on Saturday, April 16, also from 9 to noon at the North Adams Fire Department.
• The deadline to register to vote in the town election is April 12; the Board of Registrars will be available until 8 that evening.
• Jeffrey Lefebvre said the Maple Grove Civic Club will hold a candidates' forum on Sunday, April 17, at 3 p.m. at the Polish National Alliance. The public and any candidate for office are invited to attend.
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