Musical Theatre with Storytelling at the Adams Free Library

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ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning storyteller and theater artist, Diane Edgecomb, will transport the audience into an enchanting world of story and song.
 
This program will mark the official close of the 2025 Summer Reading Program – Level Up at Your Library! It is partially funded by the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire County and the Friends of the Adams Free Library. Space is limited; registration is required (413) 743-8345.
 
According to a press release:
 
Diane Edgecome is a performer and recording artist who brings the galvanizing power of myth to contemporary audiences, creating unforgettable experiences! Her dynamic style of performing, in which she fully embodies the characters and scenes, brings each moment alive. Edgecomb will perform "Game Time!" which supports the theme of our Summer Reading Program. The performance will feature three topsy-turvy adventures of the Tortoise and Hare, which will encourage reading at one’s own pace and always turn out great in the end! Edgecomb’s program will delight family members of all ages for our community and surrounding communities.
 
Families are invited to call (413)743-8345 to register for the  "Musical theatre and Closing Event of the Summer Reading" at the Adams Free Library on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Library events are free and open to the public. 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 Applies for CDBG Grant to Address Blight

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — The town continues its efforts to address blight in the community by applying for funds through the Community Development Block Grant, as it has done years prior.  
 
The Select Board recently approved the grant application requesting $950,000 to fund the highly anticipated Winter Street reconstruction and the town's Adams Housing Rehabilitation Program. 
 
CDBG is a federally funded competitive grant program administered by the state. It can be used for activities that address blight, housing, beautification, demolition and economic development.
 
The need for these funds is substantial as towns work to balance addressing high-cost infrastructure repairs with limited state and federal funding, such as Chapter 90, said Donna Cesan, community development director. 
 
"Adams is one of the poor communities in the commonwealth.  Here in the Northern Berkshires, we're still recovering from the '60s and the loss of our manufacturing base, so it's been a slow recovery," she said. 
 
Cesan has been working with the town for more than 20 years and during that time has seen improvements but there are still setbacks, including the rising costs to address the communities needs. 
 
"To continue to work on projects like this to improve the community. So, I think Adams is very deserving of this. I think the community needs this," she said. 
 
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