Letter: A Standing Ovation for The Adams Theater

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To the Editor:

I recently attended the performance of "Selected Shorts" at the Adams Theater, and I left feeling incredibly grateful for what this venue has brought to our community. As I sat listening to Brooke Adams, David Strathairn, and Tony Shalhoub bring short stories to life on stage, I was struck not only by the extraordinary talent before us, but by the vision and dedication that made such an evening possible in the Town of Adams.

In just five years, Yina Moore and her team have transformed the former movie house at 27 Park Street from a vacant building in need of major renovation into a vibrant cultural destination for North Berkshire. Today, the theater offers an impressive range of programming — live music, theater, dance, comedy, spoken word events, and community programs — truly creating something for everyone.

The Adams Theater is more than just a performance venue; it is a testament to what passion, creativity, and investment in community can accomplish. Bravo to Yina Moore, the staff, volunteers, and Board members who continue to make the arts accessible and thriving in our region.

Christine Hoyt
Adams, Mass.

 

 

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St. Stan's Participating in National Nutrition Program

ADAMS, Mass. — St. Stanislaus Kostka School is participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. 
 
As part of this program, the school is offering healthy meals every school day at no cost to the students as part of the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for school year  2026-2027. 
 
Students will receive breakfast and lunch at school without having to pay a fee or submit a household application. 
 
Non-Discrimination Statement: In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete a Form AD-3027 online here, from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992, or by writing a letter to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA at U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250-9410; fax 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or to program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 
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