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 Selectmen Vote No Special Election for Vacant Seat

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — The vacant selectman seat will remain open until the next annual election, unless voters petition for a special town election. 
 
Just days following the town's annual election, which resulted in Kelly Rice defeating incumbent Christine Hoyt, longtime Selectman John Duval abruptly resigned two years into his three-year term.
 
During Wednesday's Selectmen meeting, the board decided to hold off on filling the fifth seat until next year, favoring conserving costs. 
 
With this decision, the seat will appear as a three-year term on the 2027 annual town election ballot, as part of the regular election cycle for the Board of Selectmen. 
 
Based on the figures from the special election the town had for the McCann Technical School project, the estimated to cost was between $5,800 to $6,000, or more depending on various factors including timing and postage, Town Clerk Haley Meczywor said. 
 
"I am currently by myself in the office. I am very fortunate to have staff within Town Hall that have been very, very kind to me and do step up to the plate to help when they can," she said.
 
"And if needed, if it's the board's wishes to run a special election, my office will step up to the plate and certainly get it done." 
 
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