Two Bid On Adams Park Street Project

ADAMS, Mass. – After a rebid, The Park Street Improvement Project has received two bids again.

The project originally received bids April 10. However, because of a low amount of bidders the town decided to send the project out again in hope more contractors would be attracted to it.

Bids closed for a second time on Thursday with J.H. Maxymillian,of Pittsfield, and Jack Goncalves & Sons of Ludlow, as the two bidders.

J.H. Maxymillian offered $876,080 bid and Jack Goncalves & Sons offered a $901,808 bid. Both bids are over the $700,000 budget.

Town Administrator Jonathan Butler said at a prior Board of Selectmen’s meeting he believes that contractors are shying away from the project because of challenging conditions.

"They are very difficult projects to work through; there is high levels of traffic in downtown streets and there are dozens, if not hundreds of stakeholders, when you get into residents, business and other entities with property on the street,” Butler said.

Cheshire Festival of Trees on View Until Dec. 31

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
12:19PM / Thursday, December 18, 2025

Businesses, nonprofits, schools and town departments provided trees for the display that reflected their missions or services. 

CHESHIRE, Mass. — There is still time to experience the festive atmosphere of the Community House. 

 

The moment you step into the town offices, you're greeted by the scent of fresh pine wafting from about 70 beautifully decorated trees on display. 

 

The town's festival of trees will be on display Monday through Thursday from 10 to 4, Friday and Saturday from 10 to 8, and Sunday from 10 to 5 until Dec. 31. The building will be closed Dec. 24 and 25. 

 

The idea started four years ago with Department of Public Works Director Corey McGrath's vision to display a decorated, lighted tree in all 13 windows of the Community House, the former Cheshire School.

 

A large part of it was to bring the community back into the building that was a mess five years ago, he said. 

 

The purpose of the building is in its name — a community pillar housing the town offices and Youth Center Inc., and a community hub featuring activities from dancing, craft fairs, wrestling, and more.  

 

Since its establishment, the display has grown into the festival it is today featuring raffles, a Christmas village, nutcrackers, and, of course, trees.