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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Adams Posts Permanent Police Chief Job

By Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff
05:47AM / Tuesday, September 22, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — More than a year after its police chief was put on administrative leave, the town of Adams is finally seeking a permanent replacement.

The Board of Selectmen last week voted to advertise the position with a salary range of $110,000 to $125,000 and with the expectation of interviewing finalists in early December.

The town is seeking an experienced law enforcement or security officer who's worked in a supervisory role for at least five years and be able to meet Massachusetts Peace Standards and Training Commission standards.

Town Administrator Nick Caccamo provided the board with the draft minutes from the July's Public Safety Committee meeting and its recommendations for job posting.

He reminded the board that the police chief is one of two positions that report directly to the board, the other being the town administrator.

Board members reviewed the salary and experience requirements, leaning toward what the committee had advised with the pay level.

Caccamo said interim Police Timothy Sorrell had compiled salary information for chiefs within Berkshire County and that he had created the data sheet looking at metrics such as population and number of staff members. Sorrell, a former Lanesborough chief, stepped in as interim last year.

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