Free Book-Based Sensory Class for Families at the Adams Free Library

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ADAMS Mass. — Adams Free Library is hosting a free, literacy event for families that is multi-sensory and based on children's books on April 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
 
The event is presented by Emilee Reynolds, an Early Childhood Educator and owner of Miss Emilee ECE. Reynolds has more than 15 years of experience working in the field throughout all of Berkshire County and we are excited that she is returning to share her curriculum with the Adams community.
 
The program is for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers. It will include stations that engage different senses, coupled with connections to various children's books. The activities include a playdough station, music and sound station, and a tactile and touch station. A light table will also be utilized in one of the stations. The goal of the program is for the young participants to build academic skills through sensory play. Reynolds's program weaves academics and play together so all participants enjoy the learning activities.
 
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
 
Families with children ages six and under are invited to attend this multi-sensory literacy event on Thursday, April 23,  from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. No registration is required, and an adult must accompany participants. 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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Elevated Sodium Levels in Adams Well Water Sample

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — A recent routine test of the town's well water revealed elevated sodium levels, prompting officials to urge at-risk residents to take precautions while further testing is conducted to determine the cause.
 
The point-of-entry sample measured 40.7 milligrams per liter of sodium in the combined flow from all three wells; double the state Department of Environmental Protection's guideline for high risk individuals. 
 
Point-of–entry samples of sodium are required to be taken every three years, Water Department Superintendent John Barrett said.
 
"Sodium is naturally occurring, but not at that kind of level," he said. 
 
While sodium is an essential mineral for normal body function, elevated levels may pose risks for individuals with certain medical conditions, including kidney and heart disease.
 
It is not regulated under the state's maximum contaminant level standards, but the DEP requires that all suppliers inform the state and local Board of Health when levels are elevated above 20 milligrams per liter to ensure anyone on a sodium-restricted diet are informed. 
 
During the Prudential Committee meeting on Monday, Board of Health Chair Kathy Hynes emphasized the need to inform residents even though there are no strict guidelines by the state Environmental Protection Agency. 
 
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