Adams Sees Race for Selectmen Seats

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ADAMS, Mass. — Voters will see a five-way race this year for two seats on the Board of Selectmen, as well as races for Planning Board and School Committee. 
 
Nomination papers were due on Monday, March 18. The annual town election is Monday, May 6, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Memorial Building. Last day to register to vote is by 5 p.m. on April 26.
 
Five candidates returned papers for two three-year terms on the Selectmen. 
 
Incumbent John Duval is running for his fifth term on the board; he is being challenged by newcomers Ann M. Bartlett, Jerome Simon Socolof and Mitchell Wisniowski, and former board member Donald R. Sommer.
 
The seats go to the two top vote-getters. 
 
Howard Rosenberg, elected in 2021, declined to run again. 
 
Jennifer Ann Solak and Frederick Edward Lora are vying for the three-year seat on the Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee being vacated by Michael Mucci. 
 
Timothy Wayne Kitchell Jr. is challenging incumbent Michael J. Mach for a five-year seat on the Planning Board.
 
Running unopposed are incumbents Myra L. Wilk for moderator;  Haley A. Meczywor for town clerk; Paula Wheeler for assessor; James R. Loughman and Eugene F. Michalenko for library trustees; Mary Ciuk and James J. Fassell for Parks Commission; and Bruce Dale Shepley for Cemetery Commission and McCan School Committee. 
 
Mitchell Wisniowski is running for a third three-year seat on the Parks Commission being vacated by Sarah Marie Pansecchi. Frederick Edward Lora had submitted papers for a three-year seat on the Board of Health being vacated by Jessica Wilson but withdrew them this week, leaving the seat open on the ballot. 

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Letter: Christine Hoyt Best Choice for Adams Select Board on May 4

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:

I am a proud resident of Adams, and it's clear that our town is moving in a positive direction. From the revitalization of the Adams Theater to the opening of the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, we are seeing meaningful progress take shape.

Christine Hoyt has been a driving part of this momentum since 2017. During her time on the Select Board, she has worked to address critical priorities, such as infrastructure improvements (like the $6.5 million wastewater treatment upgrades), economic development, and the preservation of essential town services.

Re-electing Christine to a fourth term ensures continuity in this important work. Her role on the Local Government Advisory Commission (LGAC) enables her to advocate directly for Adams at the state level, helping secure general government aid, Chapter 90 funding, and support for public education. She also brings valuable leadership experience through her service as president of the Berkshire County Select Board Association, District 1 representative on both the Massachusetts Select Board Association and the Massachusetts Municipal Association Board of Directors, and her work with the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association. This level of experience and representation is an asset our town cannot afford to lose.

Christine has proven she has the vision and the work ethic to lead Adams for another three years. I hope you will join me in voting for her on Monday, May 4, and keep the momentum going.

The election will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Adams Memorial Building, 30 Columbia St.
 

Leah Thompson
Adams, Mass. 

 

 

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