Adams Free Library offers Pastel Painting Workshop

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ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning pastel artist Gregory Maichack will present "Seascapes: Maintaining Habitat Inspired by Winslow Homer," for adults and teens 16+, to be hosted by the Adams Free Library.  
 
Friday, Nov. 21. Registration is required.  Library events are free and open to the public.
 
This program is supported in part by funds from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
 
This workshop is designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.  Attendees will create a personalized, vivid seascape painting based on Winslow Homer's beautiful pastel renditions of "Summer Squall," and "West Point, Prout's Neck."  All materials will be supplied.   Seating may fill quickly, so please call 413-743-8345 to register for the class.
 
Maichack is an award-winning portraitist and painter working primarily in pastels living in the Berkshires. He has taught as a member of the faculty of the Museum School in Springfield, as well as at Greenfield and Holyoke Community College, Westfield State, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

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ADams Board of Health Reviews Correction Orders

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — The Board of Health is monitoring two unsafe housing conditions that pose public health risks to the tenants. 
 
At a meeting earlier this month, members reviewed two correction orders that had been issued in February.
 
Code Enforcement Officer David Rhinemiller issued the orders to 46 Maple St. and 71 East Housac St. Including weekends, the owners have 45 days to complete the repairs, he said.
 
The issues on both properties mostly stem from frozen or leaking pipes. 
 
"This season has been very rough for frozen pipes. There have been a lot of frozen pipes and a lot of water getting shut off," Rhinemiller said. 
 
"The frozen pipes are only the start of it. When they start breaking or pop the water meters, then the Water Department has to turn it off on the street, and then it's a $300 charge to get the water meter put back in place," he said. 
 
Board Chair Chair Kathy Hynes recommended that the town have an education campaign on how to prevent frozen pipes, such as heat tape and letting the water drip.
 
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