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Locals encouraged to welcome Solid Sounders: NORTH ADAMS -- The 2013 Wilco Solid Sound Festival is just over four months away, but Mass MoCA officials are worried that local hotels, motels and campgrounds will soon be booked to capacity for the three-day festival in June.
In an effort to allow ticket holders to stay in the immediate area, the festival has named Airbnb.com, an online listing service that helps arrange short-term rentals of spare rooms, apartments and homes, as its official partner for alternate accommodations. Festival organizers are hoping local residents, especially those in close proximity to Mass MoCA, will use the service to rent their spare rooms, homes or apartments, at a nominal price, during the weekend of June 21-23.
Jennifer Huberdeau is writing this story and can be reached at jhuberdeau@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalJen, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 227.
Filling the chief's shoes: ADAMS -- The Selectmen are meeting tonight to discuss how best to pursue the hiring of a new police chief. Adams Police Chief Donald Poirot announced Monday he would retire effective April 26.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
Greylock bids again for building project: WILLIAMSTOWN -- School district officials will try again to obtain the state's help in building a new school or renovating the existing campus of Mount Greylock Regional High and Middle School.
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee unanimously voted to approve the district's 2013 statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) at Tuesday night's meeting, the first step in being considered for the MSBA school building program.
The district's most recent statement was submitted in December, 2011, but was not accepted.
Ed Damon is writing this story and can be reached at edamon@thetranscript.com or 413-663-3741, ext. 224.
Adams job fair makes connections: ADAMS -- The Adams Visitors Center's first job fair drew over 150 people Tuesday, leaving roughly 16 participating employers impressed and ready to "explore candidates," organizers said.
The town Council on Aging (COA) and Berkshire Works Career Center co-hosted the fair, intended for all ages, but particularly focused on the older adult population.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
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