Adams Street Fair Returns to Support First Responders

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Street Fair is set to return on July 14, from noon to 6 pm at the Adams Visitors Center.

First held in 2021, this community event was created to raise funds for the town's first responders who supported the community through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The festivities will kick off with a First Responders Parade at 11:30 am, starting at Renfrew Field and traveling down Columbia Street. An opening ceremony will follow immediately after the parade, setting the stage for the day's events.

There will be live performances from two bands: Tame the Rooster will play from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, followed by Whiskey City from 4 to 6 pm. A special dance performance is scheduled from 3 to 3:30 pm.

The Kidfest area will host a variety of activities for children, featuring illusionist David Garity from 1 to 4 pm and juggler Bryson Lang at 2:30 pm. Additionally, wrestling fans can catch the "Adams Street Showdown" presented by Truly Independent Wrestling at 2 pm on Hoosac Street.

This year's fair will also include a car show and numerous vendors offering a variety of goods and services.

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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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