CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Adams High School class of 1951 held its 65th reunion on Aug. 6 at Bass Water Grill.
Thirty-seven attended the event and 30 were classmates. Bill Koch served as emcee. The location and the buffet meal were great.
A good time was had by all. Meeting classmates that you might not have spoken to in many years, made this a memorable event, said Koch. Learning what went on in each other's lives was an integral part of the afternoon.
Of course, there was some talk about our days at Adams High School, he said. At the end of the reunion, it was decided that our slogan for the future would be "See you in Five."
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Adams Fire District Meeting Approves Full-Time Paid Chief
Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — A special meeting of the Fire District overwhelmingly passed making the fire chief and clerk/treasurer appointed positions on Thursday evening.
More than 50 registered voters experienced déjà vu as they rehashed the requests to make the fire engineer and clerk/treasurer positions appointed during a meeting that lasted half and hour.
These votes will have to be confirmed at a future election.
In previous district meetings, changing the fire chief position to a paid, full-time, appointed role was controversial. Article 2 passed with a large majority in favor at the meeting, as it has in the past. However, it's failed narrowly on ballot votes.
Voter Catherine Foster said this change is long overdue, especially now that current Fire Chief John Pansecchi has announced his retirement effective May, after nine years as chief and 40 years with the department.
Following questions from voters, it was explained that the pay scale for the 40-hour position will be based on qualifications and will range between $75,000 to $111,000, not including benefits.
Based on benefits for other town employees, benefits will cost an additional of about $40,000 to $50,000.
Through the stipend, Pansecchi is getting paid roughly $30,000.
Over the past five years, the position's responsibilities and hours have increased significantly, making it nearly a full-time role on top of his existing full-time job.
A special meeting of the Fire District overwhelmingly passed making the fire chief and clerk/treasurer appointed positions on Thursday evening.
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