Adams Fire District Holding Info Session on Building, Election

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ADAMS, Mass. — Members of the Fire District are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on the fire station and on the questions being proposed on the upcoming Fire District meeting. 
 
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. at the fire house on Park Street. 
 
The Prudential Committee and officers will provide a presentation on the condition of the 65-year-old firehouse and the committee's recommendation to consider a new building. 
 
The committee is also recommending that the clerk and treasurer, chief engineer and assistant engineers be changed from elected to appointed positions. The would serve three-year terms.
 
These would go into effect on July 1 if passed although current holders of these posts could serve out their terms. 
 
A no vote would keep the organization's structure as is and these positions would continue to be elected. 
 
The committee is also recommending that the chief engineer become a full-time paid position. 
 
A proposal to make the fire chief a full-time employee of the district failed in 2019, along with a request to add a full-time paid firefighter. 
 
The annual election is May 13 from noon to 6, followed by the annual meeting at 7 p.m. at the fire house.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Victorian in Adams

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a Victorian home with historic charm? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 32 Summer St.

You can see the house in person this Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an open house.

This 1900 home is 2,497 square feet and has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The house is filled with natural light showcasing the spacious living areas that have hardwood flooring. The front door opens to the living room that features a fireplace for cozy evenings in the winter.

The kitchen is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast or watch while someone cooks. It has an attached dining room, the perfect place for family meals. 

The house has a semi-finished basement with a wet bar included and another room with pantry amenities.

The back yard has semi-views of Mount Greylock and also features a deck space with a retractable awning for meals or a space to enjoy the outside.

The house is on the market for $525,000.

We spoke with Sean Taylor with Moresi Real Estate Partners who is listing the home.

What do you think makes this house stand out in the current market?

This house has been completely renovated with nothing left undone. From tin ceilings to hardwood floors throughout, heat pumps in most rooms, and Trex decking. The second floor has a redone laundry room with lots of closet space. The bathrooms have been updated as well as the kitchen, electrical. The home is just waiting for a new family to come and enjoy the heavy lifting that's already been done.

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