NOTICES

Laborer/Operator Job Posting

​Adams Fire District – Water Department
Municipal Government Entity
 
 Is seeking one (1) full-time (40 hrs/wk) Laborer/Operator position.
 
D1/T1 Water licenses preferred.
                Class D Driver’s License required.               
 
An application may be obtained at the Adams Fire District Office, 3 Columbia Street, Adams, MA 01220, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Applications accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022. The Adams Fire District is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
July 1, 2022
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Annual Drinking Water
Quality Report

The Adams Fire District is committed to providing our customers with the best water quality available.To view our Annual Drinking Water Quality Report and learn more about your water, please click here. 

​Hard copies are available in our office or upon request by calling 743-0978.
                                                                  May 11, 2022
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Attention District Customers

As of September 13, 2019, the Adams Fire District
was served with a lawsuit, which challenged the
way the District bills Street Lighting and
Fire Protection as a fee, rather than as a tax.   
The lawsuit is still in the process.  At some point in
the future, the Town of Adams may be collecting
for these services as a separate line item on your
property tax bill, in addition to Town taxes.
The lawsuit could have an impact on the District’s
rate, at this time it is unknown. 
 
The Prudential Committee is working diligently
with the District Customers’ best interests at heart. 
Please monitor this website for updates.

                                                     January 12, 2022
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Meter Replacements

Adams Fire District would like to inform the District’s residents that the Water Department will be replacing water meters.  If you have any questions, please call the District Superintendent @ 743-0978 ext.13. 
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FYI

To Receive Emergency Notices

Residents should update their contact information
​(home phone, cell phone, and email)
with Reverse 911:
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Go to the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office website,
 https://bcsoma.onthealert.com
or 
Go to the Town of Adams website,
 http://town.adams.ma.us/Public_Documents/index,
click on "Reverse 911 - Get it Now"
(this will bring you to the same website as above)
​Follow Instructions 


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Emergency Calls
If you have a medical emergency , fire emergency, or need the Police:  
Dial 911
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​Important Facts about Clean,Safe Water 

For more information regarding clean, safe water
​click here.

                                                      September 9, 2020
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TIPS

3 Ways to Connect to
National Grid for
​Power Outage Information

1 - Website:
     https://www.nationalgridus.com/outage-central
     You will be able to:
  • Report an outage
  • Check the status of an outage & estimated time of restoration
  • View map of outages
  • Get info on the restoration process and post-storm safety  
2 - App:
     Go to your application center
     Enter “National Grid” in search field & download
     You will be able to:
  • Report an outage
  • Check the status of an outage & estimated time of restoration
  • View map of outages
  • Get info on the restoration process and post-storm safety
3 - Text:
     Text REG to 64743
     Enter your 10-digit National Grid account number
     You will be able to:
  • Report an outage
     You will receive texts for:
  • Power outages at your property
  • Estimates or updates regarding the time of restoration
  • Weather warnings for your neighborhood
 
          For general information from National Grid                      text STORM to 64743
November 1, 2019
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Carbon Water Filters

​As per MassDEP Rules and Regulations, the District adds chlorine to the water system to provide protection against disease-causing pathogens; such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoans, that commonly grow in water supply reservoirs, on the walls of water mains and in storage tanks.  Chlorine will be added to our system year-round, on a permanent basis. 
 
Chlorine can be removed from the water used in your home by installing a whole house carbon water filter.  These filters can be purchased at most hardware stores, including the local Walmart. 

​Contact the District Superintendent at (413) 743-0978 ext.13 with any questions regarding this matter.
 
                                                                   July 18, 2019
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