Free Halloween Event at the Adams Free Library

Print Story | Email Story
ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Free Library is hosting a special Halloween event as a Sticker-Treat for local youth during Trick-or-Treat hours on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5:30-7:30. 
 
The first 48 children, ages 2-12 in costume, will be provided a free, aluminum water bottle. Participants will be directed to follow a path of paper pumpkins to five unique locations throughout the three stories of the library. At each location, participants will be greeted and provided with a selection of stickers to adorn their water bottle. All stickers are waterproof, and the bottle is dishwasher safe.
 
A special guest appearance from Susan B. Anthony, played be reenactor Muriel Dyas, will take place in the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall on the top floor of the library. 
 
This special appearance and performance is in partnership with the Sussan B Anthony Birthplace Museum, Adams. The supply of aluminum water bottles was donated by Attorney Ed. St. John III, Adams.
 
Families and children are invited to participate in the Sticker-Treat at the Adams Free Library. No registration is required. 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. 

Tags: Halloween,   

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Adams Town Meeting OKs Budget, Nixes Citizens' Petitions

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires.com

The annual town report was dedicated to retired Police Chief Richard Tarsa, above. 
ADAMS, Mass. — Town meeting members approved 23 of the 25 articles on the annual town meeting warrant. 
 
The gymnasium in the Memorial Building was filled with 104 town meeting members who voted to approve the authorization for a number of spending articles making up a budget of approximately $21 million during a meeting that lasted 50 minutes. 
 
Of that, members approved, Article 5, an operations budget of $10,650,057, of which $8,074,370 is made up of personnel and $2,642,107 for operating expenses. 
 
"This is a level of services budget from one year ago," Town Administrator Nicholas Caccamo said. 
 
The amounts budgeted are reflective of what it takes for an organization, pay employees, provide health insurance, and all the ancillary costs, he said. 
 
The town has not yet finalized union contract negotiations with the police and clerical unions and still has open positions. So, there will be a special town meeting in late September or early October to adjust the budget based on the salaries and health insurance.
 
The positions have been conservatively budgeted at previous rates, maintaining each staff member's prior step or grade, as if the roles were filled full time. 
 
View Full Story

More Adams Stories