Adams Free Library Pastel Painting Workshops

04:26PM / Tuesday, April 23, 2024Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning pastel artist Gregory Maichack will present three separate pastel painting workshops for adults and teens 16+, to be hosted by the Adams Free Library.

Wednesday, April 24 The Sunflower; Wednesday, May 8 Jimson Weed; and Thursday, May 23 Calla Turned Away from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Registration is required for each event. Library events are free and open to the public.

These programs are funded by a Festivals and Projects grant of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

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 renditions of The Sunflower, Jimson Weed and Calla Turned Away. All materials will be supplied. Seating may fill quickly, so please call 413-743-8345 to register for these free classes.

Maichack is an award-winning 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 Fire District Voters Approve Full-Time Paid Chief

Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
06:55PM / Thursday, February 19, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — After scarcely failing in years prior, voters overwhelmingly passed making the fire chief and clerk/treasurer appointed positions during the special Fire District meeting on Thursday evening.

More than 50 registered voters experienced déjà vu as they rehashed the requests to make the fire engineer and clerk/treasurer positions appointed during a meeting that lasted half and hour.

In previous district meetings, changing the fire chief position to a paid, full-time, appointed role was controversial. This year, however, Article 2 passed with a large majority in favor.

Voter Catherine Foster said this change is long overdue, especially now that current Fire Chief John Panescchi has announced his retirement effective May, after nine years as chief and 40 years with the department.

Following questions from voters, it was explained that the pay scale for the 40-hour position will be based on qualifications and will range between $75,000 to $111,000, not including benefits.

Based on benefits for other town employees, benefits will cost an additional of about $40,000 to $50,000.

Through the stipend, Panescchi is getting paid roughly $30,000.

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