Adams Free Library to Host Pastel Painting Workshop on Seahorses

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Free Library will host a pastel painting workshop titled "The Seahorse: How to Pastel Paint" on Thursday, April 17, at 10:00 a.m. The workshop will be led by Gregory Maichack, an award-winning pastel artist.
 
The program is intended for adults and teenagers aged 16 and older. While library events are free and open to the public, registration is required.
 
Funding for this program was partially provided by the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
 
The workshop is designed for individuals of all skill levels and will focus on creating a personalized drawing of a seahorse. All necessary materials will be provided.
 
Interested individuals can register for the class by calling 413-743-8345. Seating is limited.
 
Gregory Maichack is a Berkshire-based portraitist and painter who primarily works in pastels. He has teaching experience at institutions such as the Museum School in Springfield, Greenfield Community College, Holyoke Community College, Westfield State University, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
 
 

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Adams Town Meeting to Vote Spending Articles Monday

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — Town meeting members will decide on 25 warrant articles on Monday, June 22, at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Building, including authorization for a number of spending articles that make up a budget approximately $21 million. 
 
Of that amount the town is requesting, in 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 budget has previously been described as a level-funded services budget, with an increase of  $513,821 for personnel and $66,420 for expenses. 
 
However, officials have emphasized that the number of vacant positions in town has created a lot of unknowns but adjustments can be made during a special town meeting when more information is available. 
 
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. 
 
Health insurance for these roles have also been budgeted assuming the new personnel picks the family plan, ensuring the funds are available.
 
The Hoosac Valley Regional School District is requesting $6,814,145 for the town's assessment (Article 10). Cheshire has passed its portion of the budget. 
 
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