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Those without power can get emergency shelter at the Visitor Center.

Adams Emergency Shelter Set Up For Those Without Power

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
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Update Tuesday morning via Town of AdamsThank you to the Town of Adams Emergency ManagementAdams Police DepartmentTown of Adams Forest Warden DepartmentAdams Fire Department, and Adams Ambulance for setting up and staffing the Visitors Center as a shelter throughout the night. The building is now closed, but will reopen at 8:30 am for normal business hours. We continue to monitor the situation in the affected areas. If you are in the affected area and require assistance please contact the Adams Police Department at 743-1212 or 911 for emergencies.


ADAMS, Mass. — Emergency Management is providing shelter at the Visitor Center for those still without power.

Adams Police reported that parts of East Street, Francis Avenue, and Morningside Avenue are still without power after Monday's heavy winds and the Visitor Center is open for those without heat.

Police Sgt. Scott McWhirt said it is believed that the outrage stems from an incident around noon on Airport Road and although National Grid is on the scene, power has not yet been restored.

“National Grid has been advised and they have been in the area but they have been unable to get the power back on so people are losing heat,” he said. “It is only if they want. I am sure some people are going to stay home.”

McWhirt said those without transportation can call the department (413-743-1212). Northern Berkshire EMS are providing transportation to the Visitor Center.

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Mausert Block Signage Application on Hold Pending Revisions

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — The Mausert Block signage permit application is on hold while it is revised to comply with the town’s current sign bylaw.
 
During the Zoning Board meeting last month, architect Stephen Stenson requested a special permit for signage at 19A and 19B Park St., which he aims to design in a way that aligns with the historical architecture of the building and improves visibility.
 
Stenson has been working to renovate the historic Mausert Block, already opening 10 two-bedroom apartments at 21 Park Street. 
 
However, during the meeting, board members were hesitant to blanketly approve the overall sign bar rather than individual business signs. 
 
The hearing was continued, with Stenson planning on returning with a more detailed proposal showing exactly how the signage would look.
 
Stenson told iBerkshires that the planned Sept. 8 hearing had been put on hold while he prepared more information, and "hopefully" plans to represent next month.  The Tuesday meeting was also canceled because there wasn’t a quorum. 
 
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