Adams Theater Presents a Staged Reading of 'Iodine'

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Theater will present to the Berkshires a staged reading of "IODINE" by writer/director Michelle Joyner, adapted from the novel of Haven Kimmel, at 3 p.m. on July 13 and 14. 
 
This reading is part of the Adams Incubator's Residency Program, which invites independent artists and collectives to use our physical space to develop bold, original works that promote cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary collaborations.
 
According to a press release: 
 
"IODINE" is a psychological puzzle exploring the life of an unconventional college senior. Tracey Sue Pennington is living a highly functional if impoverished existence after running away from her abusive home, and is forced to face her painful past when she falls in love with a much older man. A traumatic childhood involving exorcisms, alien abduction and a fragmented reality slowly comes into focus as this young woman's heart begins to open.
 
Each of the two public readings will be followed by a talkback with clinical social worker Abigail Reifsnyder, an expert in the field of childhood trauma. Robert Egan, the former artistic head of The Mark Taper Forum (LA) and The Ojai Playwrights Conference (CA) will moderate. North Adams-based artist David Lane will collaborate with puppetry design.
 
Reserve your tickets at www.adamstheater.org/present. Recommended for ages 13+.
 
 
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Adams' Park Street Bridge Weight Restrictions Change

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — Traffic patterns downtown are anticipated to change because of the state's decision to downgrade the weight limits for the Park Street bridge. 
 
The state Department of Transportation informed the town of the load rating change for the 16.7-foot girder bridge at the end of January. MassDOT has it listed as "Center Street" bridge.
 
The state-owned bridge, over the Hoosic River, was reconstructed in 1957 and is heavily utilized for traffic on Route 8.   
 
Signage showcasing the weight restrictions will be posted sometime next week and are as follows:
  • two to three axles: 19 tons
  • four to five axles: 21 tons
  • six-plus axles: 22 tons 
  • tractor trailers: 22 tons 
Emergency vehicles will be posted as follows: single axle: 16 tons, tandem axle: 25 tons, and a gross of 35 tons. 
 
Vehicles weighing more will be detoured. 
 
Northbound traffic affected by these restrictions will be routed onto Myrtle Street through Pleasant and Depot streets to reconnect to Route 8 on Columbia Street, Town Administrator Nicholas Caccamo said. 
 
Southbound traffic will be directed onto Lime Street, then North Summer Street, and to Center Street.
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