NOTICES
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The District Office will be closed Tuesday, March 14th due to the snow storm. The Budget Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 14th @ 5pm has been postponed.
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Annual ElectionThe Adams Fire District Annual Election will be held at the Fire Station on Tuesday, May 9, 2023,
from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 p.m. Nomination papers for the following District offices may be picked up at the Adams Fire District Office, 3 Columbia Street, Adams, MA: Chief Engineer 3 year term First Assistant Engineer 3 year term Second Assistant Engineer 3 year term Third Assistant Engineer 3 year term Fourth Assistant Engineer 3 year term Prudential Committee Member 3 year term Please call ahead to schedule an appointment to pick up papers. If you have any questions contact Clerk & Treasurer Kathleen Fletcher at 743-0179, ext 12. February 6, 2023 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Annual Drinking Water
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New Fire District TaxStarting in the Fall of 2022, Fire Protection and Street Lighting revenue will be collected semi-annually as a tax by the Town of Adams, for the Fire District. The tax will be assessed based upon property value, $0.91 per $1,000.
October 11, 2022 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attention District CustomersAs 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 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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The REAL Cost of Water
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TIPS
Be Mindful of Your Water UsageAs a homeowner, you are responsible for all water that passes through the water meter. Regularly check your home for any water leaks and address all issues in a timely manner. Leaks can cause costly damage and run up your water bill. According to the EPA, household leaks waste approximately nearly 900 billion gallons of water annually nationwide, which is equal to the annual household water use of nearly 11 million homes.
Be mindful of your water usage. Keep track of how much water you are using each cycle. Look into any unaccounted-for increases. If you have access to your water meter, monitor your usage regularly. The average person consumes 80-100 gallons of water per day. The average household consumes 300 gallons per day. Visit the EPA’s website for more information on ways to save on water, and the following EPA webpage on ways to find and fix leaks in your home. November 2, 2022 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Ways to Connect to
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Winter Plumbing Tips
Winter is coming, so now is the time to make sure your plumbing system is protected for the cold months ahead. If your water pipes or meter are exposed to the cold, your plumbing may freeze!!! Frozen pipes can disrupt your water service, rupture causing water damage to your property, and result in expensive water usage and/or repair bills.
To avoid your internal plumbing from freezing, maintain a mild temperature in your basement, stop any drafts from entering the area, and disconnect all outdoor water hoses. If your basement is not heated, insulate your water pipes and meter. If your property is vacant, notify us to have the water service turned off outside and have the meter removed, also, consider winterizing the home’s internal plumbing system. If your outside water service line is susceptible to frost, you may want to let your water run at a pencil thin stream once the ground is frozen, until the thaw, to avoid your outside service line freezing. For more information regarding this matter, contact Superintendent Barrett at (413)743-0179 ext 13. October 5, 2022 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carbon Water FiltersAs 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |