Adams Free Library Science Program

08:46AM / Friday, July 04, 2025Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Free Library announced a family-friendly event for children ages 9 and older.

Families are invited to call (413)743-8345 and register for our "Experiment Lab" at the Adams Free Library on Thursday, July 10 from 6:30-7:15 p.m. An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Library events are free and open to the public.

"Experiment Lab" is part of 2025 Summer Reading Program – Level Up at Your Library. Through hands-on experimentation, participants work together to investigate science concepts, change variables, make predictions, and compare results. This event is sponsored by the Adams Lions Club. Space is limited; registration is required.

Science Heroes, a nationwide education company, combines entertainment and science that begins with a lively story.

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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Adams' Park Street Bridge Weight Restrictions Change

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:55PM / Wednesday, February 18, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — Traffic patterns downtown are anticipated to change because of the state's decision to downgrade the weight limits for the Park Street bridge.

The state Department of Transportation informed the town of the load rating change for the 16.7-foot girder bridge at the end of January. MassDOT has it listed as "Center Street" bridge.

The state-owned bridge, over the Hoosic River, was reconstructed in 1957 and is heavily utilized for traffic on Route 8.

Signage showcasing the weight restrictions will be posted sometime next week and are as follows:

two to three axles: 19 tons
four to five axles: 21 tons
six-plus axles: 22 tons
tractor trailers: 22 tons

Emergency vehicles will be posted as follows: single axle: 16 tons, tandem axle: 25 tons, and a gross of 35 tons.

Vehicles weighing more will be detoured.

Northbound traffic affected by these restrictions will be routed onto Myrtle Street through Pleasant and Depot streets to reconnect to Route 8 on Columbia Street, Town Administrator Nicholas Caccamo said.

Southbound traffic will be directed onto Lime Street, then North Summer Street, and to Center Street.

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