Majesty of the Berkshires Pride Pageant

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Theater on May 31 will present the return of the Majesty of the Berkshires Pride Pageant, a colorful celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community with a face-off to become the Berkshires' reigning queen.

According to a press release: A talented lineup of kings, queens, and everyone in-betweens will take the stage to showcase drag artistry and self-expression in a fierce competition for the crown and a one-year stint as the leader of the Berkshire County LGBTQIA+ community.

Created and presented by Bella Santarella and hosted by Shawn Hollenbach, the night's festivities will include surprise guest queens, musical and dance numbers, fierce lip syncing, and more! Last year's Reigning Queen, Poppy DaBubbly, will be on hand to pass the scepter.

Reserve tickets at www.adamstheater.org/present.

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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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