Alerts Busy with Heavy Rains 10/10/05
Members of the Alerts were busy this past weekend...very busy. With the first storm- related call coming in around 4pm Saturday, fireman were out until approximately 3am Sunday. The calls of flooded cellars resumed at 6am Sunday and didn't subside until 3pm. The source of the problem was, of course, the torrential rain that hit the North Berkshire area. The approximately 50 water-related calls left most members both wet and exhausted.

Alerts Present at the Fall Foliage Parade 10/1/05
Members of the Alerts turned out to take part in the annual Fall Foliage Parade Sunday. The weather was beautiful and the crowds supportive. A few pics here.

Topia Arts Center Opens 9/10/05
The former Adams Theater opened again after 40 years, this time as the Topia Arts Center. The fire department was called on to be present for the opening since there was no fire suppression system in place. The performance that night, "The Love Show", an aerial, acrobatic, & juggling comedy performance -- a silly exploration of serious relationships with performers formerly with Cirque Du Soleil, Ringling Bros., The Pickle Family Circus, & two International Juggling Association champions, raised money for the purchase of a new system. A couple of photos are available here.

Alerts Provide Food Concessions 7/15/05
Members of the Alerts turned out to provide hot dogs, popcorn and beverages for the second week of the town's Movies Under the Stars Friday night. The growing program which provides current release movies on the lawn of the Town Hall, is a free event that draws hundreds of movie buffs each week. Fridays movie was National Treasure.

Sun and Fun at the Annual Golf Tournament 6/11/05
Hot and humid weather did not deter many from enjoy a fine day of golf Saturday. With temps in the 90's and the humidity up there as well, one might have expected the golf scores to wilt but scores were consistently low and many fine shots were witnessed...including a near hole-in-one on the par 4 seventh hole. See Photos.

Weather Cooperates with Memorial Day Services 5/30/05
The long stretch of rainy weather finally cleared allowing the town to hold its annual Memorial Day under brilliant sunshine. The Alerts joined the police department, the boy scouts, the brownies and other groups in parading down Summer and Park streets to enthusiastic residents. The parade ended at the town hall for the rest of the services. See Photos.

Annual Water District Election Results 5/15/05
The Adams Water District held its annual elections and meeting Monday, May 9 at the fire station.  The winners of the election were: Chief of Department- Steve Brown; First Assistant- P.J. Goyette; Second Assistant- John Paciorek; Third Assistant- John Pansecchi; Fourth Assistant- Tim Ziemba. Also passed at meeting were articles to appropriate funds for a new rescue pumper. 

Annual Water District Election and Meeting 5/5/05
The Adams Water District will hold its annual elections and meeting Monday, May 9 at the fire station.  The Alert Hose Company urges district residents to vote in this important election. 

Annual Solicitation 3/29/05
It is time, once again, for the Alerts Annual Solicitation.  During the year 2005, the Alerts will be celebrating 129 years of community service.  For over a century, the annual solicitation has been and continues to be the company's largest fund raiser due to your generosity.  All monies collected through this drive are used to  support the numerous efforts of the company and its volunteers who donate their time and energy in protecting Adams.  Residents should expect to receive their mailing during the first week of April and are reminded that all contributions are tax-deductible. 

We hope that you will continue your generous support and loyalty as you have in the past.

Alerts Train with NA Decon Unit 3/29/05
The Alert Hose Company hosted the North Adams Fire Department in order to train on the departments mobile decontamination trailer. The trailer, purchased by the state, is used for chemical and other hazardous responses. Deployed at the North Adams Regional Hospital, it has everything required for setting up a full decon operation including tents, heaters and gear. Photos of the training.

Annual Fishing Derby Held 2/14/05
The Alert Hose Company held its annual kids fishing derby at Plainfield Pond recently. As usual, the kids enjoyed the outdoor activities while the adults enjoyed the fire and food. Photos.

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