Free Halloween Event at the Adams Free Library

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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. 

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Cheshire Officials Question Structural Integrity of Fire Station

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

The cracks have appeared in the concrete block wall raising issues of movement. 
CHESHIRE, Mass. — The fire station's meeting/training room is closed off because of concerns of a potential structural collapse.
 
Over the years, the fire station has had one problem after another and now officials are concerned about the room's structural integrity, deciding to close it last Thursday until it can be evaluated by a structural engineer. 
 
The training space hadn't been painted in more than two decades so officials decided to give it a bit of a "facelift," Fire Chief Thomas Francesconi said. 
 
However, this small project exposed something much more critical — the north wall appeared to be shifting away from the large steel I-beam. 
 
Upon further examination of the area, several larger issues stood out — including a large crack running up the concrete block wall above the bay door, a roughly 2-inch dip in the floor, and a shift in the exterior wall that has left it uneven.
 
There were too many things happening to not err on the side of caution, said Francesconi. Now that the area is exposed, this is the time to get it assessed to ensure that the wall's not moving or buckling, said Corey McGrath, department of public works director.
 
Around 2010, a company dug up around the station's foundation and installed support for the building. During that time, the contractors observed the north side of the building, the area believed to be shifting, was sinking into the ground, Francesconi said. 
 
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