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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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Adams Creates Time Capsule to Be Opened in 25 Years

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — As America celebrated its 250th anniversary, Adams looked toward the future by creating a time capsule to preserve pieces of the community for future generations.
 
During the town's 250th celebration, hundreds of people explored Greylock Glen, visiting vendors by local businesses and educational organizations that showcased exhibits connecting the community's past with its future.
 
Among them was the time capsule, which will be reopened 25 years from now. Attendees put pen to cardstock to reflect on the celebration, current events, the community, and their hopes for the area's future. 
 
The letters were then sealed with red wax and placed inside a glass container, preserving their thoughts for future generations.
 
Some participants spent more than 15 minutes at the tables reflecting on what they wanted to preserve for future generations, volunteer Nancy Garton said. 
 
"People were curious," she said, adding that it was touching to see people participating in history as it was being made. 
 
One woman shared that contributing to the time capsule made her feel connected to the future, as if she would still be present 25 years from now, Garton said. 
 
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