NOTICES

Annual Election 

The Adams Fire District Annual Election will be held at the Fire Station
on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 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, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 
Prudential Committee Member
3 year term
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
 
If you have any questions you may contact Clerk & Treasurer Kathleen Fletcher at (413) 743-0179, ext. 12.​
Kathleen A. Fletcher
Clerk & Treasurer
​January 30, 2020​
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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 

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.
 
                                                                                                                                                              April 2, 2018
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Emergency Calls
If you have a medical emergency , fire emergency, or need the Police:  
Dial 911
 
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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 the 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 me at (413) 743-0978 ext.13 with any questions regarding this matter.

                                                             John C. Barrett
                                                             Superintendent 
                                                             ​July 18, 2019
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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 water meter are exposed to the cold, your plumbing could 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 water meter.  If your property is vacant, notify us to have the water service turned off outside and the water 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 me at (413) 743-0179 ext 13.    

                                                           John C. Barrett 
                                                           Superintendent 
                                                           October 21, 2019
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