Robert Rivest Library Event in Adams

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ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Free Library is Hosting Comic mime Robert Rivest in a free event on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. 
 
Families and children of all ages are invited to join. This event is free and open to the public. Robert Rivest, mindful mime and "human cartoon" leads audiences of all ages in humorous adventures in the Read, Renew, Repeat theme. Plus, he adds comic relief and fun ways to relieve stress, stated a press release.
 
According to a press release:
 
Robert teaches everyone how they can use their imaginations to create stories, characters, funny facial expressions, and share in performing new comic mime stories. Everyone will learn cool mime illusions. In several audience participation opportunities, everyone will enjoy improvising story ideas and play with humorous settings, characters, challenges and solutions. Robert maintains that "Reading & Mime are FUN!"
 
"Read, Renew, Repeat" is sponsored by The Adams Free Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
 
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Additional funding provided by the Friends of the Adams Free Library.
 
Families and children of all ages are invited  to join Robert Rivest at the Adams Free Library on Thursday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.  An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Library events are free and open to the public. Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Adams Free Library.

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Elevated Sodium Levels in Adams Well Water Sample

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — A recent routine test of the town's well water revealed elevated sodium levels, prompting officials to urge at-risk residents to take precautions while further testing is conducted to determine the cause.
 
The point-of-entry sample measured 40.7 milligrams per liter of sodium in the combined flow from all three wells; double the state Department of Environmental Protection's guideline for high risk individuals. 
 
Point-of–entry samples of sodium are required to be taken every three years, Water Department Superintendent John Barrett said.
 
"Sodium is naturally occurring, but not at that kind of level," he said. 
 
While sodium is an essential mineral for normal body function, elevated levels may pose risks for individuals with certain medical conditions, including kidney and heart disease.
 
It is not regulated under the state's maximum contaminant level standards, but the DEP requires that all suppliers inform the state and local Board of Health when levels are elevated above 20 milligrams per liter to ensure anyone on a sodium-restricted diet are informed. 
 
During the Prudential Committee meeting on Monday, Board of Health Chair Kathy Hynes emphasized the need to inform residents even though there are no strict guidelines by the state Environmental Protection Agency. 
 
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