Adams Boba Tea & Gift Shop Announces Closure

Staff Reports 01:21PM / Thursday, April 09, 2026Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass. — Owner of 57 Park Street, Lea King, announced she was retiring and clearing out her gift and boba tea shop.

King moved to Berkshire County eight years ago, first renovating and reopening the historic Wigwam in North Adams with her partner, Wayne Gelinas, and then the gift shop in Adams. She saw the boba tea shop as a way to bring some of her culture to the community.

King opened the shop in March 2023 and reopened it in the summertime for people to enjoy drinks and buy local gift items.

"Over the past three seasons I've loved making boba tea and smoothies, teaching people about boba pearls, and chatting with everyone who stopped by. Many customers even became friends, which made this little shop extra special," she wrote. Over the next few weeks I’ll be clearing out the shop, and everything will be priced below cost. If you enjoy a bargain or would like to stop by to say hi and bye, feel free."

King announced on Facebook on Sunday that it is time for her to "fully embrace retirement and focus on family and new adventures."

"Thank you for the conversations, laughs, and friendships," she wrote. "Adams will always hold a special place in my heart."

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Hoosac Valley Students Line Halls to Honor Veterans

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
02:01PM / Tuesday, November 10, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Hoosac Valley Middle and High School students lined the hallways with handmade signs and artwork on Monday as they welcomed local veterans with applause, high-fives, and words of appreciation during the annual Veterans Day celebration.

Approximately 30 veterans from across Berkshire County, including members of American Legion posts in Adams, North Adams and Pittsfield, participated in the event, walking through hallways lined with more than 600 students eager to thank them for their service.

Now in its fifth year, the celebration has become a school tradition that brings together generations of community members and gives students a chance to connect with the people whose service helped shape the nation's history, school officials said.

The event was organized with the help of Erica Girgenti, community and pathways coordinator, who brought the idea to the district after previously organizing Veterans Day activities for older adults.

"It's always really inspirational. It's such an important event for us. It brings a lot of civic engagement and awareness, and students are just so proud of the community," said High School Principal Colleen Byrd.

In preparation for the event, students learned about Veterans Day and the importance of honoring those who served, while creating handmade signs, posters, and messages of gratitude.

Middle school students in art teacher Terri Cooper's class also created poppy-themed cards to present to the veterans.

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