Adams Free Library offers Workshop in Pastel Painting

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ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning pastel artist Gregory Maichack will present "The Rose," a pastel painting workshop for adults and teens 16+, to be hosted by the Adams Free Library on Dec. 14, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  
 
This workshop is designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Attendees will create a personalized, original pastel painting based on Georgia O’Keefe’s beautiful pastel rendition of a rose. All materials will be supplied. Seating may fill quickly, so call 413-743-8345 to register for this free class.
 
Registration is required.  Library events are free and open to the public.
 
This program was funded by a Festivals and Projects grant of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
 
Maichack is an award winning is a portraitist and painter working primarily in pastels living in the Berkshires. He has taught as a member of the faculty of the Museum School in Springfield, as well as at Greenfield and Holyoke Community College, Westfield State, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

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Adams Parts Ways With Police Chief

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
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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