Adams Emergency Shelter Set Up For Those Without Power

Update Tuesday morning via Town of Adams: Thank you to the Town of Adams Emergency Management, Adams Police Department, Town of Adams Forest Warden Department, Adams 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.

Adams Selectmen Candidates Talk Taxes, Roads, Growth at Forum

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
07:01AM / Saturday, April 26, 2025

Joseph Nowak is running for a sixth term on the Board of Selectmen.

ADAMS, Mass. — Taxes, roads, housing and economic development, and tourism were on the agenda at a candidate forum on Thursday.

 

The three candidates for two seats on the Board of Selectmen — Joseph Nowak, Jay Meczywor and Jerome Socolof — answered questions during the 90-minute forum at the former Firehouse Cafe.

 

It was hosted the Adams Democratic Committee and Adams Concerned Citizens, and recorded for Northern Berkshire Community Television. Peter Wagner was moderator and the questions were supplied or informed by residents.

 

Nowak is running for a sixth term on the board; Meczywor, chair of the Finance Committee, is making his first run for office and Socolof his second. Incumbent Richard Blanchard declined to run again. 

 

The candidates mostly agreed on the town's needs but varied on the solutions. 

 

They concurred that road conditions and a high tax rate are concerning, but noted the difficulties of making changes when there's been little growth and high poverty. 

 

"Ultimately, the roads have to be a top two or three priority in Adams," said Socolof. "If we want to pursue economic growth, if we want to bring people here, to continue to develop new housing opportunities, if we want people to come to Adams, either as a destination for a vacation or relocation effort ... all of that is going to be contingent upon addressing the caliber of the roads."