Adams Expands Holly Days Celebration

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Town of Adams kicks off its annual Holly Days Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 30, on the Town Common.
 
This community tradition includes music, hayrides, hot chocolate, holiday treats, and the community Christmas tree is illumination.
 
The celebration begins at 2:00 p.m., featuring hayrides, music by DJ Bizz, hot chocolate courtesy of The Daily Grind, candy from the Adams Lions Club, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The official tree lighting will take place at dusk (approximately 4:30 p.m.).
 
This event is free and open to the public. 
 
This year, Adams is expanding its Holly Days festivities to create a season filled with fun, family-friendly holiday experiences. In addition to the Christmas Tree Lighting, a second Holly Days event will be held on December 6, featuring a campfire, children's activities, and another visit from Santa, sponsored by Adams Community Bank. 
 
These new offerings build on seasonal traditions already taking place throughout town, including craft fairs, train rides, concerts, and other festive gatherings. 
 
Provided below is a full schedule of events in Adams for this holiday season: 
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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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