Learn How to Solve the Rubik's Cube at the Adams Free Library

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ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Free Library will offer an evening of guided lessons for how to solve the classic Rubik's Cube. 
 
The program is part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program – Level Up at Your Library. Space is limited; registration is required (413) 743-8345.
 
The program will be led by Ric Donati who is a local hobbyist with a passion for solving the Rubik's Cube. Donati competed at the Rubik's Cube World Championships, organized his own competitions, and has taught the solutions to 5th and 6th graders at Williamstown Elementary for their Adventures in Learning programs. Donati and his team will give a brief presentation on the cube, the world of competitions, and some fun facts, and then jump into teaching how to solve the cube using the "beginner method."
 
This special event is sponsored by the Adams Lions Club as part of their celebration of their 85th anniversary of receiving their charter. 
 
"The Rubik's Cube is a classic puzzle that has stumped so many players, including myself," said Emily Brannan, Children's Librarian. "I am excited to bring Donati's expertise and guided lessons to the Adams Community. I think this will be a fun and engaging program for all family members," said Brannan.
 
Families are invited to call (413)743-8345 and register for the  "Learn to Solve the Rubik's Cube" at the Adams Free Library on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 6:00-7:0 p.m. An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Library events are free and open to the public. Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Adams Free Library. 
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Cheshire West Mountain Bridge Reconstruction Eyed for April

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
CHESHIRE, Mass. — The town is hoping to start the reconstruction of the West Mountain Road bridge in April. 
 
The steel culvert, which carries West Mountain Road over Kitchen Brook, has several structural and erosion-related issues, including cracking, rusting, minor wall displacement, sinkholes, partially failed and dulled galvanized coating, roadway settlement, and signs of leakage. 
 
According to the state Structures Inspection Field Report from January 2025, the structure is a single-barrel corrugated steel arch with an open bottom supporting fill with an asphalt wearing surface.
 
The town was previously awarded a small municipal bridge grant to cover the engineering costs, which was done by Gill Engineering.
 
The town was again awarded another bridge grant for the reconstruction project, anticipated to cost $770,518, with the bid being awarded to CD Davenport of Greenfield. 
 
According to the plans from Gill Engineering, the project will include repairing the bridge's foundation, reinforcing the sides of the crossing, rebuilding the road surface, and adding new guardrails and drainage. 
 
During excavation, the contractors will take "extreme care" not to damage the existing corrugated steel culvert. To prevent unbalanced loading, they will remove equal amounts of fill from both sides simultaneously. 
 
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