NOTICES
Laborer/Operator Job PostingJOB DESCRIPTION:
The Adams Fire District Water Department is seeking applications for the position of Laborer/Operator. The successful applicant will have the physical ability and agility to sufficiently complete the daily assignments required to maintain the Fire District infrastructure and Public Water Supply on a scheduled 40 hour a week, plus emergency basis. SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
WORK EXPERIENCE: Preferred experience in one or all fields of Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Pipefitting, Plumbing, Construction, and Electrical. EDUCATION LEVEL: High School or Equivalent WAGE RATE: Starting pay $26.44 per hour, commensurate with experience. Click here for an application and a job description, or information may be obtained at the Adams Fire District Office located at 3 Columbia Street, Adams. Applications/resumes can be returned to the District’s office or by email to: [email protected]. The Adams Fire District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. September 9,2024 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FY2025 RatesThe Adams Fire District TAX RATE is billed through the Town of Adams for Fire Protection and Street Lighting services and appears as a separate line item on your property tax bill. This tax is assessed based on your property value. The FY25 tax rate is to be determined.
The Adams Fire District WATER RATES are billed directly by the District, for actual water used. There will be NO increase in water rates for FY25. The Prudential Committee deems it necessary to maintain the water rates as follows: Water Rates: Residential: $8.40 per thousand gallons Commercial: $8.40 per thousand gallons Industrial: $8.40 per thousand gallons Sprinkler: $25.00 per quarter or $100.00 annually The water rates will remain at $8.40 per thousand gallons for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial accounts. Rates are effective for July 2024 through June 2025 billing. May 24, 2024 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Special ElectionAn Adams Fire District Special Election will be held at the Fire Station, 3 Columbia Street, Adams, MA
on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 p.m. The following office is open: Clerk 3 year term (remainder of the term ending at the 2027 Annual Meeting) Click HERE to view the Special Election Warrant. September 4, 2024
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Total Votes Cast Allen J. Mendel: 47 Write-Ins: 2 Blanks: 0 49 Allen J. Mendel was elected Clerk for a 3 year term (remainder of the term ending at the 2027 Annual Meeting). September 25, 2024 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drought UpdateOur State mandated Drought Status has been returned to normal following several weeks of rain.
August 20, 2024 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annual Drinking Water
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The REAL Cost of Water
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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disposal Safety
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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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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