Adams Expands Holly Days Celebration

02:03PM / Tuesday, November 25, 2025Print Story | Email Story

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:

Nov. 22: St. Stanislaus Kostka School's Annual Christmas Bazaar, 9 am - 4 pm at St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Adams https://ststansadams.org/
Nov. 29: Tinseliner Scenic Christmas Train, 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm at Hoosac Valley Train Station, Adams https://www.berkshiretrains.org/tickets
Nov. 30: Tinseliner Scenic Christmas Train, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm at Hoosac Valley Train Station, Adams https://www.berkshiretrains.org/tickets
Nov. 30: Eagles Band Holiday Concert, 3 - 6 pm at Adams Free Library, Adams https://adamslibraryma.org/
Dec. 6: St. Mary's Christmas Bazaar, 9 am - 4 pm at St. Mary's Church, Cheshire https://www.facebook.com/events/1862189621344989/
Dec. 6: Hoosac Harvest Craft Fair, 9 am - 3 pm at Hoosac Valley Middle and High School, Cheshire https://www.facebook.com/events/1801741017395721
Dec. 6: Tinseliner Scenic Christmas Train, 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm at Hoosac Valley Train Station, Adams https://www.berkshiretrains.org/tickets
Dec. 6: Holly Days presented by Adams Community Bank, 2:30 - 4:30 pm at Adams Visitors Center, Adams https://www.adamscommunity.com/
Dec. 7: Tinseliner Scenic Christmas Train, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm at Hoosac Valley Train Station, Adams https://www.berkshiretrains.org/tickets
Dec. 13: Tinseliner Scenic Christmas Train, 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm at Hoosac Valley Train Station, Adams https://www.berkshiretrains.org/tickets
Dec. 14: Tinseliner Scenic Christmas Train, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm at Hoosac Valley Train Station, Adams https://www.berkshiretrains.org/tickets
Dec. 20: Mrs. Claus Cookie Express Train, 1:30 pm and 3 pm at Hoosac Valley Train Station, Adams https://www.berkshiretrains.org/tickets

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Adams Fire District Meeting Approves Full-Time Paid Chief

Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
06:55PM / Thursday, February 19, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — A special meeting of the Fire District overwhelmingly passed making the fire chief and clerk/treasurer appointed positions on Thursday evening.

More than 50 registered voters experienced déjà vu as they rehashed the requests to make the fire engineer and clerk/treasurer positions appointed during a meeting that lasted half and hour.

These votes will have to be confirmed at a future election.

In previous district meetings, changing the fire chief position to a paid, full-time, appointed role was controversial. Article 2 passed with a large majority in favor at the meeting, as it has in the past. However, it's failed narrowly on ballot votes.

Voter Catherine Foster said this change is long overdue, especially now that current Fire Chief John Pansecchi has announced his retirement effective May, after nine years as chief and 40 years with the department.

Following questions from voters, it was explained that the pay scale for the 40-hour position will be based on qualifications and will range between $75,000 to $111,000, not including benefits.

Based on benefits for other town employees, benefits will cost an additional of about $40,000 to $50,000.

Through the stipend, Pansecchi is getting paid roughly $30,000.

Over the past five years, the position's responsibilities and hours have increased significantly, making it nearly a full-time role on top of his existing full-time job.

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