image description — The beacon was turned on at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day and can be seen for 75 miles.

Mount Greylock Tower Shines Brightly

Staff Reports09:29PM / Saturday, November 12, 2016Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass. — The beacon atop the Mount Greylock War Memorial is again shining brightly again after nearly a year. Very brightly.

A dozen rows of six LED lights were installed in the tower's round glass topper.

"Each light gives off 27,000 lumens and is visible at least 75 miles away," Michael Case, director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Western Regional office, said in an email.

The lights in the 93-foot tower were turned on Friday at 11 a.m. - marking the time and day when World War I ended. The symbolism of flipping the switch on Veterans Day was apt, since the monument was constructed in 1932 in memory of the Massachusetts men who fought in "the war to end all wars."

The tower is nearing the end of a $2.3 million renovation that began last fall to repair damage caused by water infiltration in the 84-year-old masonry structure. The project will include a new ventilation system, resealing of joints, new dehumidification systems, improved access, full repair of the interior finishes, new light fixtures for the beacon, and the addition of interpretive exhibits.

The roads to the summit of Mount Greylock, the tallest mountain in the state, were closed last month. The park will reopen in the spring when the tower renovation will be completed and opened again to the public. Case said state officials including the governor will be on hand for the grand opening.

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Adams Fire Plans to Keep Public Informed on Station

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
05:07PM / Wednesday, August 12, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — The Prudential Committee hopes to invite the public to see the fire station and explain its needs.

The Fire District is trying to address the deteriorating building and is moving forward with a needs assessment by Jacunski Humes Architects, a company that specializes in public safety design. The $8,000 for this was approved at the annual meeting earlier this year.

The first order of the process is the space needs assessment. Fire Chief David Lennon and Water Superintendent John Barrett at the July 27 meeting discussed inviting the public to tour the building as they start the assessment.

In other news, the Fire Department hired a full-time firefighter and three on-call firefighters.

The board discussed new jackets for employees who are 65 and older to signify and distinguish them when at a scene. This is to prevent the Fire Department from running afoul of a state law mandating retirement of active firefighters at age 65.

The district is also still mulling expanding the district townwide. It currently does not cover areas of the town that are not on the water system but the Fire Department responds to any fire and emergency calls within the town's borders.

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