Book Sale at the Adams Free Library

ADAMS, Mass. — The Friends of the Adams Free Library announced their annual book sale is this week in the Miller Annex of the Adams Free Library.

Hours are Wednesday 10 am – 4 pm, Thursday 12 pm – 6 pm and Friday 10 am – 4 pm. Proceeds from the book sale help support free programming at the library for adults and families. Additionally, freshly baked goods and Adams Free Library merchandise will be for sale.

Those interested in joining the Friends of the Adams Free Library, membership begins at $20 for adults and $15 for seniors. Memberships support the Adams Free Library in its mission to provide and maintain materials and services.

An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Attendance at library programs and the book sale constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Adams Free Library. Questions? Call the Adams Free Library at (413)743-8345 or visit the library's website www.adamslibraryma.org for more information.

Cheshire Hires Adams Officer as New Police Chief

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
06:00PM / Friday, August 21, 2026

Matthew Wright shakes hands with board members and Town Administrator Jennifer Morse on Friday after being offered the post. 

CHESHIRE, Mass. — Adams Police Sgt. Matthew Wright has been tapped as Cheshire's next police chief. 

 

The four present board members unanimously voted to hire him after an interview on Friday afternoon held during a special Selectmen's meeting. 

 

Wright was the only finalist for a police chief search that lasted several months. The only public who attended, other than iBerkshires, was interim Police Chief Timothy Garner and Wright's wife. 

 

The board will meet in executive session with Wright for contract negotiations then set an open session to establish a start date. 

 

Board member Scott McWhirt recused himself from the interview as he had worked with Wright in the Adams Police Department prior to his retirement in 2016.

 

Wright highlighted his deep roots in Cheshire, where he was born and raised, being a Hoosac Valley High School graduate and earning an associate degree in criminal justice from Berkshire Community College and later a bachelor's from Westfield State University.

 

Now, he is raising his own family in town, following in his father's footsteps by giving back to the community by being a volunteer coach and participates in local festivities.