image description — Members of the Adams High class of 1956: front, from left, Richard Aveyard, Fred Martin, Doris Burnett Alibozek, Bernadine Lacy Phillips and Robert Bourdon; back row, Dorene Bush Sadlow, Joan Maznicki, Alice Reeves Liebenow, Norman Gajda, Shirley Bator Papas, Frances Bulsa, Eugene Marcil, Edward Marko, Marie Hayer Ziemlak Dubis, Charlie Leitch, Richard Sokolove and Starr Baker. Missing: Elaine Boichot Durant.

Adams Memorial High Class of 1956 Celebrates 65th Reunion

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Memorial High School class of 1956 celebrated its 65th class reunion on Sept. 18 at Boston Sea Foods Restaurant.

Thirty class members and their spounses attended with prizes awarded to those traveling the farthest and the first to respond.

Starr Baker gave a special tribute to class adviser Rolland "Duke" Duval, who was unable to attend because of failing health. Duval taught English and French at the former Adams High and was later superintendent of schools for the Adams-Cheshire Regional School District. He attended the 60th reunion.

Eugene Marcil delivered grace and recited the names of deceased class members.

The reunion planning committee included Marie Dubis, Joan Maznicki, Shirley Papas and Baker, who served as master of ceremony.

A great time was had by all, sharing many memories.

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Adams Parts Ways With Police Chief

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
04:43PM / Monday, December 22, 2025

ADAMS, Mass. — The town has parted ways with its police chief.

K. Scott Kelley "is no longer employed by the Town of Adams," according to interim Town Administrator Holli Jayko.

The Board of Selectmen voted on Sept. 8 to put the police chief on a paid leave of absence but town officials have declined to answer repeated questions about the nature of the absence other than to clarify it was not a "suspension."

His departure follows an executive session held by the Selectmen last Wednesday to discuss a personnel matter other than professional competence, including health or discipline, or dismissal.

A request for further information on whether Kelley's leaving was through resignation or termination was not provided, or whether his contract had been paid out.

"The Town does not comment on personnel matters and will have no further comment on this matter at this time," responded Selectmen Chair John Duval via email on Friday.

Kelley, who moved here to take the post of chief in 2021, has reportedly sold his home.

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