Adams Police Arrest Man Twice After String Of Robberies

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ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Police officers arrested a man on two separate occasions after two separate robberies over the weekend.
 
On Friday, April 15, at approximately 3:30 pm  Adams Police Officers reported to the area of North Summer Street and Lime Street after reports of a man breaking into a residence.  
 
The homeowner chased after the man. Officers arrived on scene, conducted an area search and apprehended the suspect a short time later without incident.   
 
This man was released on personal recognizance.
 
On Saturday, April 16, at approximately 10:43 pm Adams Police Officers were detailed to the Mobile Gas Station on Howland Avenue for a reported unarmed robbery.  An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen by a mane who fled the scene and was believed to be on foot.  
 
Adams Police, North Adams Police and Massachusetts State Police responded to the scene.  
 
Adams police department's K9 Kumar tracked the suspect to a nearby area where officers quickly apprehended the man without incident.  
 
This was the same man from the previous day’s breaking and entering.
 
Currently, this suspect remains in custody and is set to appear in Northern Berkshire District Court for arraignment on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

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Adams Holiday Home Decorating Contest Registration Open

ADAMS, Mass. — The Events Committee in Adams has announced the details for the 2024 Holiday Home Decorating Contest. 

All residents within the boundaries of the Town of Adams are eligible to participate.  Entry applications are available on the Town's website and must be received no later than 5 pm on Friday, December 6, 2024.  Once all registrations have been received, a map will be created and posted online Wednesday, December 11.

Contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the exterior.  Judging will be done from outside the residence only and from the street; community members are not to enter the property to view back or side yards.   

Three prizes will be awarded:  One 1st prize - $150.00 Gift Card to the Adams Hometown Market, One 2nd prize - $100.00 Gift Card to the Adams Hometown Market and One 3rd prize - $50.00 Gift Card to the Adams Hometown Market.  The Community Choice award winner will receive a gift card.

The community is encouraged to drive around and view all the entries and cast a vote using the online voting form.  Judging will be done from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.  The on-line app will be open until 8 pm on December 15 for community members to cast their votes.  A Judging Panel will choose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.  The community will choose the Community Choice winner. 

Holiday Home Decorating participants should ensure that all lights, animations and decorations are in place and activated for the judging periods on both nights.

Entry is free as there are no costs or fees to apply to participate.  The Committee encourages residents to be creative, festive, fun and safe this holiday season.

Visit https://www.town.adams.ma.us/ to sign up or learn more about this event.

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