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The funding will help finance electrical upgrades, HVAC, a new roof and an accessible new floor.

Adams Theater gets $800K Through State Program

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ADAMS, Mass. — The state's Underutilized Properties Program has approved an $800,000 grant for Adams Theater, which will go towards several building improvements.

The funding will help finance electrical upgrades, HVAC improvements, a new roof and an accessible new floor said theater founder and executive director Yina Moore in a statement.

"The $800,000 bridges the critical gap that we need to close in order for the theater building to receive a Certificate of Occupancy as a four-season venue," she said.

The grant is through the Community One Stop for Growth program, which is part of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. It will fund upgrades that will accommodate a flexible sound and lighting system. HVAC upgrades will allow the theater to be used year-round, and roof upgrades will include solar panels.

“Since taking office, we have been proud to make significant investments in helping our cities, towns and local partners achieve their economic development goals through a range of grant programs and legislation aimed at advancing the diverse needs of municipalities across the state,” said Governor Charlie Baker in a press release announcing the funding. “The projects awarded funding today build upon that work and will create jobs, build housing, revitalize spaces and empower communities in every region of the Commonwealth.”

To provide direction and insight on future programming as upgrades continue, the theater has established an Artistic Advisory Board. Its members are are Carolyn Brooks; Reggie Carter; Stacy Cochran; George LeMaitre & Pat Fietta; Jodi Joseph; Susan Killam; Matti Kovler; Chris Kuo; Melissa Silverstein; Nana Simopoulous & Caryn Heilman; David Tochterman; and Joe Wheaton.

The theater is currently in the middle of a fundraiser, culminating in a benefit concert by the piano group Two Piano Journey on Nov. 11. The mother and son team, Michelle Chen Kuo and Christopher Kuo, is currently touring to raise money for philanthropic and charitable organizations.


As of Wednesday, Oct. 26 the fundraiser has raised $55,000 of its $80,000 goal, which does not include payments received offline via cash and check.

Moore said she is thankful for town officials and everyone else in the community that has supported the theater up to this point.

"From the very beginning, the community and the local government have been behind this project because they see the Adams Theater and arts development as crucial elements to downtown revitalization," she said. "It is encouraging to know that our work is now recognized at the state level and this should add further momentum to our work ahead in attracting more collaborators."


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Hoosac Valley High School Announces Honor Roll

CHRESHIRE, Mass. — Hoosac Valley High School has released its second quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 academic year, recognizing students who have achieved High Honors or Honors.
 

Second Quarter Honor Roll

High Honors 

Grade 12: Noah Beliveau, Zachary Boyles, Maryn Cappiello, Corey Charron, William Hakes, Cordelia Huffstater, Ashlyn Lesure, Kimberly Mach, Molly McLear, Emma Meczywor, Rachel Scarpitto, Kenneth Stevens, Christopher Szabo, Clarissa Tanguay, Amiracle Tatro.

Grade 11: Vanessa Biddy, Ella Bissaillon, Jacob Borawski, Kelsey Brown, Daniel Cernik, Kylie Clark, Nyla Dion, Cash Kolodziej, Nathan Lapinski, Iyakxel Marquez Cruz, Ava McLear, Noah Rehill, Evan Richardson, Brady Sherman, Anna Thurston, Alexis Warner, Gracelyn Wright. 

Grade 10: Eva Akroman, Charbel Al Kossaify, Hanna Borer, Leyah Brown, Hailie Carpenter, McKenzey Grogan, Timothy Harrington, Aurura Jones-Daigneault, Abigail Martel, Alyssa Maselli, Benjamin Payton, Reagan Shea, Alexandra Silvernail, Olivia Silvernail, Sophia Sumner.

Grade 9: Cason Bernier, Arianna Blake, Presley Kelley, Genevieve Lagess, Diego Luna Luna, Andrew Mach, Lukas Mazzeo, Noah Pellerin, Aviana Saimbert, Savannah Warner, Sophia Wilson, Emma Zieminski. 

Grade 8: Sage Chilson, Emma Garner, Bentley Hunt, Aniyah Kastner, Brogan Larabee, Noah Maselli, Lena Poette, Cole Rohlfs, Layla Pulley, Coleson Serre, Coleson Serre, Gianna Witek.

Honors

Grade 11: Richard Colon, Connor Griffin, Kamarion Kastner, Cameron Lovato, Gracie Rhinemiller, Stanley Rudy.

Grade 10: Jayden Tatro

Grade 9: Taylor Boulger, Addison Colvin, Jaelynn Dodge, Mitchell Ryan, Ashley Mott.

Grade 8: , Alyviah Bromley

 

Frist Quarter Honor Roll

 
High Honors
 
Grade 12: Zachary Boyles, Trinity Brackett, Isaac Campbell, Joseph Campbell, Maryn Cappiello, Richelle Carr, Corey Charron, William Hakes, Cordelia Huffstater, Ashlyn Lesure, Kimberly Mach, Cameron McGinnis, Molly McLear, Emma Meczywor, Zamira Saimbert, Rachel Scarpitto, Kenneth Stevens, Christopher Szabo, Clarissa Tanguay, Amiracle Tatro
Leo Warin, Matthew Witek
 
Grade 11: Vanessa Biddy, Ella Bissaillon, Kelsey Brown, Kylie Clark, Nyla Dion, Virginia Field, Kamarion Kastner, Cash Kolodziej, Nathan Lapinski, Hannah Lord, Ava McLear, Noah Rehill, Evan Richardson, Brady Sherman, Mark St. Hilaire, Anna Thurston, Alexis Warner, Kennedy Whitley, Gracelyn Wright.
 
Grade 10: Emma Akroman, Eva Akroman, Niyanna Borawski, Hanna Borer, Leyah Brown, Timothy Harrington, Elazia Hebert, Aurura Jones-Daigneault, Rylin Larabee, Alyssa Maselli, Benjamin Payton, Reagan Shea, Alexandra Silvernail, Olivia Silvernail, Sophia Sumner.
 
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