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 Town Meeting OKs Budget, Nixes Citizens' Petitions

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires.com

The annual town report was dedicated to retired Police Chief Richard Tarsa, above. 
ADAMS, Mass. — Town meeting members approved 23 of the 25 articles on the annual town meeting warrant. 
 
The gymnasium in the Memorial Building was filled with 104 town meeting members who voted to approve the authorization for a number of spending articles making up a budget of approximately $21 million during a meeting that lasted 50 minutes. 
 
Of that, members approved, 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 is a level of services budget from one year ago," Town Administrator Nicholas Caccamo said. 
 
The amounts budgeted are reflective of what it takes for an organization, pay employees, provide health insurance, and all the ancillary costs, he said. 
 
The town has not yet finalized union contract negotiations with the police and clerical unions and still has open positions. So, there will be a special town meeting in late September or early October to adjust the budget based on the salaries and health insurance.
 
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. 
 
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