'Jungle Jim' Bring Balloon Magic to Adams Library

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ADAMS, Mass. — Families and children are invited to the Adams Free Library's "Minecraft Madness Balloon Magic" by Jungle Jim Manning on Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public and best for ages 4 to 11. Manning, widely known as Jungle Jim, is a balloon magician. His goal at every show is to have his audience delighted and amazed and each is designed to teach, inspire, and entertain.

With a history of providing balloon art and entertainment at events, Manning is a professional family entertainer based out of Somerville. He has been a full-time performer since 2004, entertaining in libraries on a wide range of topics. He is well-versed in educating children and creating programs for the entire family to enjoy.

"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.

An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Adams Free Library. More information: 413-743-8345 or www.adamslibraryma.org.

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Adams Home Gutted by Early Morning Fire

By Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff
07:37AM / Thursday, February 26, 2026

The cause of the blaze was undetermined and the state fire marshal was on their way.

ADAMS, Mass. — An early morning fire on Richmond Lane gutted a single-family home Thursday.

Update: The cause of the fire was ruled by the fire marshal, as the improper disposal of smoking material Fire Chief John Pansecchi said. One firefighter was treated for difficulty breathing at the scene. Of the three cats, one was found deceased, another is confirmed to have escaped, and the fate of the third remains unknown.

The structure fire was called in about 4:30 a.m.; three hours later, firefighters were still chasing a smoky stubborn blaze between the first and second floors, Pansecchi said.

"It was heavy fire on the first floor, spreading to the interior," said Pansecchi. "It was unknown if anybody was in the house. Started a quick knock down, and got most of fire knocked down pretty quick."

The initial call was that someone was still in the home, but the chief said everyone had gotten out and was accounted for.

The interior of the nearly 100-year-old Cape Cod was burned and blackened. Firefighters were able to enter the building and but smoke continued to pour of from under the eaves of the snow-covered roof as well as occasional licks of flame. The second story is listed as a three-quarter, with two dormers in the rear.

"Right now, there's a lot of fire up in the void areas between the second floor, in the attic area about the second floor," Pansecchi said. "We're trying to get it, but it's stubborn. ...

"You got to open up all the ceilings and pull it all down. There's a couple hot spots on the outside that keep flaring up there."

He couldn't speak to the cause at this point but said the state fire marshal has been called to investigate.

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