'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 OKs Parking Fix for Stalled Jordan St. Culvert Repairs

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — Jordan Street residents displaced by a years-old culvert collapse have a place to park this winter, but town officials remain in the dark regarding when the culvert will actually be fixed.
 
The Select Board on Wednesday approved a traffic commission recommendation to allow permitted on-street parking for specific residents during the winter parking ban.
 
Interim Town Administrator Holli Jayko explained that the collapse, which occurred behind a Jordan Street apartment building several years ago, effectively eliminated off-street parking for several households.
 
"This collapse eliminated parking for some residents which creates challenges during the winter parking-ban period," Jayko said.
 
While most residents on the narrow, one-way street have access to private parking, a select few were left with no legal options during the winter months. Those affected can now apply for a town permit, provided they can prove their parking loss is a direct result of the collapse.
 
Selectman Joseph Nowak noted the culvert has been "down for years" and questioned if there were any immediate plans for repair.
 
Community Development Director Donna Cesan said the town has been working with the Massachusetts and Federal Emergency Management agencies through the Hazard Mitigation Program, but the project is currently stalled at the federal level. Cesan noted that MEMA will not enter into a formal agreement until funding is fully secured.
 
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