ADAMS, Mass. — An abrupt resignation from the Prudential Committee has the board considering whether to hold a special election. 

 

John Pansecchi's resignation was announced at Monday's meeting, leaving the committee with only two members, Chairman Richard Kleiner and Vice Chair Michael Lahey. 

 

It could also coincide with a special Fire District meeting to authorize funds to fix a rusting Engine 2.

 

The committee is considering holding a district meeting on the same day as the special election, possibly in February.

 

Pansecchi, the past fire chief, told iBerkshires that he had not planned to join the committee following his retirement but stepped into the role when no one else ran for the seat. He was elected in May to complete the final two years of an unexpired term. 

 

"I have found I am not enjoying [the position]. This coupled with a text conversation [Kleiner] and I had, along with the time change of the meeting has led me to the following decision," he said. "I have decided to resign as a member of the Prudential Committee effective immediately."

 

In a follow-up with iBerkshires, Pansecchi said the text message accused him of being hostile toward new Fire Chief David Lennon after Pansecchi disagreed with him over solar panel inspections.