Adams Free Library Science Program

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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 Police Respond to Swatting on Summer Street

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — Several agencies responded to Summer Street on Friday morning for a reported homicide but soon discovered they had been swatted. 
 
The call came into the Police Department at 4:20 a.m., reporting that there had been a homicide at an address on Summer Street. The department has not released the address. 
 
"An investigation was conducted and contact was made with the parties who resided in the home, and it was determined to be a fake report," Cpl. Joshua Baker said. 
 
No injuries occurred during the incident. Initially responding were patrol units from the Adams Police Department, followed by a mutual aid request for State Police of the Cheshire Barracks and the North Adams Police Department. 
 
Emergency medical services from Northern Berkshire EMS and tactical response from the Berkshire County Special Response Team also responded. The entire incident was cleared within a couple of hours. 
 
Baker was unable to confirm if the investigation is ongoing. 
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