Adams Free Library: Children's Book Sale, Holiday Storytime

Print Story | Email Story
ADAMS, Mass. — The Friends of the Adams Free Library announced a family, holiday event that entails a Children's Book Sale, Storytime with Mrs. Claus, and themed crafts to make. 
 
The event is open to all ages.
 
Mrs. Claus will read holiday classics in the G.A.R. Memorial Hall of the Adams Free Library. Two Storytimes will be available for attendees, one at 6:15 pm and the other at 6:45 pm. The Children's Book Sale will be in the Annex from 6:00-7:30 pm, and the Friends of the Adams Free Library will offer free gift wrapping for purchased books. 
 
Additionally, the Children's Librarian, Emily Brannan, will provide holiday crafts in the Annex that are fun for the entire family.
 
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Adams Free Library, and families are encouraged to participate in themed attire. No registration is required. 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. 
Share
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Adams Fire Questions Impact of Retirement Mandate

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — Fire District officials say the state's mandatory retirement age for firefighters will have a "catastrophic" impact on the Fire Department. 
 
After the Dalton Fire District was forced to retire four of its firefighters because of the mandate, the Adams Fire District is now questioning the impact it will have on its Fire Department. 
 
The district will seek a legal opinion regarding its available options. With Chief John Pansecchi set to retire, First Assistant Engineer David Lennon intends to run for the chief position, while Edward Capeless plans to run for Lennon's current role.
 
However, this mandate would also affect Capeless, so the district would need to seek a home-rule bill to waive the mandated retirement, which Lennon advocated they do as soon as possible because it is a lengthy process. 
 
Dalton had filed a home-rule petition last year but its fire chief was forced to retire because the bill is still sitting on Beacon Hill. 
 
Some wondered whether the policy applies to elected positions because they are not treated the same as employed firefighters. 
 
According to Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission Assistant Deputy Director Patrick Charles, the maximum age applies to all members of a paid department whether they are elected or not. 
 
View Full Story

More Adams Stories

Community News
image description

Adams Plans Route 8 Blight, Winter Street Reconstruction

Community News
A & E
image description

Adams' Street Being Shut Down for Crewdson Photography Production

A & E
Schools
image description

Nurturing Curiosity at Hoosac Valley High School's STEAM Night

Schools
Business
image description

America's Best Restaurants Visits Adams, Dalton Eateries

Business
Schools
image description

Hoosac Valley Cuts Staffing, Taps Reserves for $24M Budget

Schools
Community News
image description

Adams Designates Areas Along Route 8 As Blighted

Community News
Latest Stories
Previous Next

What's Trending?