The committee voted Monday to ask Superintendent Aaron Dean to open negotiations with the teachers union to propose the creation of a panel that would have the ability to vote to reopen schools for in-person learning. I think we have a plan that will accommodate everyone s needs and keep everybody safe, committee member Regina Hill said. Dean would serve on the committee along with a cabinet member and a School Committee member. The remaining three members would be members of the Adams-Cheshire Teachers Association bargaining unit. Local health authorities would also be involved with the committee but as nonvoting members.
There will be two three-year term selectmen seats up for election this year as well as one Hoosac Valley Regional School District Committee seat. Robert Ciskowski resigned last month from the Board of Selectmen, months short of the end of his second three-year term in May, leaving that seat vacant. The second selectman seat is currently held by Ron DeAngelis, who won it as a two-year term in 2019 as part of the expansion of the board from three to five members. This year, the winner of the election will have a full three-year term. There are three Planning Board seats up for election for terms of five years, four years, and two years.
Nomination Papers for Elected Office Now Available in Adams
The Town of Adams announced on their Facebook page this week that nomination papers for town positions are now available at the Town Clerk’s office. These positions include a Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee seat, Town Clerk, Park Commissioner, Planning Board, Housing Authority, Park Commissioner and others.
According to the post, anyone interested in becoming a candidate to run for office must set up an appointment by contacting the Town Clerk’s Office to pick up nomination papers. All signatures must be in ink, no electronic signatures are allowed. Completed nomination papers must be returned to the Board of Registrars for certification by Monday, March 15
April 08, 2021 | 12:38AM
Board of Health Chairman David Rhoads is urging residents to stay vigilant as Adams slips into the red level designation for COVID-19. click for more
April 07, 2021 | 04:13PM
Last week, the Selectmen approved the funding. In order to complete the transfer, the Finance Committee must do the same. click for more
April 06, 2021 | 09:22PM
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved Cumberland Farms special permit request to operate a 24-hour gas station and convenience store on Commercial Street. click for more
April 05, 2021 | 12:54AM
During a workshop meeting Wednesday, the Selectmen agreed to begin the process of amending the town s marijuana bylaws to accommodate unallowed uses in the park.