BArT Charter Public School To Host Annual Get BArT Smart Fundraiser

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ADAMS, Mass – BArT Charter Public School is holding its annual fundraiser, Get BART Smart, on Saturday, April 11, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the school in Adams.

Get BART Smart features a trivia experience; individuals, duos, and teams of up to 6 will travel from classroom to classroom throughout the evening for trivia and team projects served up by BArT educators.

"Get BART Smart is all about bringing people together," said Jonathan Igoe, BArT's Executive Director. "For 19 years, this event has delivered a fun-filled evening of trivia, food and drinks, and community connection. Whether you're coming with friends or looking to meet new people from around the region, we'd love to see you there."

This event is the primary fundraiser for the School, the proceeds of which directly benefit student programming. The School also invites companies to sponsor this well-established and well-attended event.

"There is a lot to be excited about with this year's program," said Leah Thompson, Director of Advancement at BArT. "The support of this event by our community is amazing!"

This event is open to everyone 18 and above. Tickets are $75 each and include food, drinks, and entertainment. For more information, visit https://www.bartcharter.org/apps/pages/GetBARTSmart and register to play today. You can also contact Leah Thompson at leah.thompson@bartcharter.org with sponsorship inquiries or questions in general.


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Fire District Seeks Legislative Fix for Mandatory Retirement Rule

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — As the Fire District continues to navigate the state's mandatory retirement age for firefighters, one thing is clear: legislative action is needed.
 
District voters will see an article on its annual meeting warrant authorizing the district to petition the state general court to enact special legislation for firefighters 65 and older to continue service.
 
Whether this authorization will apply to specific individuals or extend across the entire department remains unclear, pending confirmation of liability coverage for firefighters aged 65 and older.
 
In April, the Fire District questioned the impact of the retirement mandate after four Dalton firefighters, including the interim chief, had to retire. 
 
With Chief John Pansecchi set to retire, First Assistant Engineer David Lennon intends to run for the chief position, while Edward Capeless plans to run for Lennon's current role.
 
However, this mandate would also affect Capeless, so the district would need to seek a home-rule bill to waive the mandated retirement. 
 
The board agreed that seeking a waiver is necessary; however, whether it will apply department-wide or be issued on an individual basis remains uncertain.
 
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