Lee, MA

250th Anniversary Committee

Board of Public Works

Select Board

Berkshire Regional Emergency Communications Fire Board

The Berkshire Regional Emergency Communications Center Fire Advisory Board will hold a public meeting to discuss the effectiveness of the fire department education program, vote to fill an E-Board seat, and receive updates from the regional center. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comment.

• Discussion of Fire Department education program effectiveness and implementation
• Vote to fill E-Board seat
• Receive updates from Berkshire County Regional Emergency Communications Center
• Public comment period

Agricultural Commission

Conservation Commission

Finance Committee

PCB Advisory Committee

Fire Station Re-Use Committee

The Fire Station Re-Use Committee will meet on September 16 at 5 PM in the Town Hall Courtroom. The primary agenda item is a discussion with EDM Architects and Skanska OPM regarding the project. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion with EDM Architects and Skanska OPM

Affordable Housing Trust

250th Anniversary Committee

The Lee 250th Anniversary Committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss sponsorship opportunities, and hold breakout sessions for sub-committees focused on parades, communications, a book, and historical exhibits. Each sub-committee will report back to the full committee. The meeting is primarily planning and organizational in nature.

• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2026
• Discussion of sponsorship opportunities
• Sub-committee breakout sessions on parades/cultural events, birthday/communications/souvenirs, book, and historical exhibits/permanent memorials
• Sub-committee reports to full committee

Berkshire County Retirement System

250th Anniversary Committee

The 250th Anniversary Committee will discuss sponsorship opportunities and the 2026 Founders Weekend event. The meeting includes a 45-minute breakout session where sub-committees work on parades, communications, a book, and historical exhibits. No binding votes or financial decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Sponsorship Opportunities
• Planning for Founders Weekend 2026
• Sub-committee work on Parades and Cultural Events
• Sub-committee work on Historical Exhibits and Permanent Memorials
• Sub-committee work on a Book project

250th Anniversary Committee

Lee Parks and Recreation Committee

The Lee Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss Community Preservation Act projects, including Ferncliff Arboretum volunteer work, East Lee Softball Field improvements, soccer goals, and FY27 ideas. They will also review town property updates, including the athletic field parking lot and seasonal employee recommendations, and plan for Founders Day Weekend.

• Ferncliff Arboretum volunteer day and future work
• East Lee Softball Field improvements
• Soccer goals discussion
• Athletic Field Parking Lot update
• Founders Day Weekend planning

Conservation Commission

The Lee Conservation Commission is meeting to continue reviewing two Notices of Intent: a proposed 74-room Marriott Hotel at 165 Housatonic St. and a 100-car parking lot with bridge and pavilion at 705 Marble St. They will also consider a Request for Determination of Applicability to remove two dead ash trees at 50 Elk Dr., and discuss bylaws. The agenda includes standard items like minutes, correspondence, and public comment.

• Continued NOI: 4-floor, 74-room, 11,577 SF Marriott Hotel at 165 Housatonic St.
• Continued NOI: 100-car parking lot, 26' x 30' bridge, walking path, pavilion at 705 Marble St.
• RDA: removal of two dead hazard ash trees at 50 Elk Dr. (Map 27 Lot 185)
• Bylaw discussion

Conservation Commission

The Lee Conservation Commission is meeting to continue reviewing two Notices of Intent: a new 4-floor, 74-room Marriott Hotel at 165 Housatonic St., and a 100-car parking lot with bridge, walking path, and pavilion at 705 Marble St. They will also consider a Request for Determination of Applicability to remove two dead ash trees at 50 Elk Dr., and discuss bylaws. Public comment and correspondence are on the agenda.

• Continued NOI: 4-floor, 74-room, 11,577 SF Marriott Hotel at 165 Housatonic St. (Map 19 Lot 4)
• Continued NOI: 100-car parking lot, 26' x 30' bridge, walking path, pavilion at 705 Marble St. (Map 24 Lot 44)
• RDA: removal of two dead hazard ash trees at 50 Elk Dr. (Map 27 Lot 185)
• Bylaw discussion

Historical Commission Committee

The Lee Historical Commission will approve June minutes and discuss an inventory list submitted by Jenn Doherty. The meeting includes a review of the Loggia history project deliverable and participation in the 250th Celebration. The commission will also discuss a downtown marker associated with the Pomeroy Foundation and other preservation initiatives.

• Approval of minutes from the June meeting
• Review of inventory list submitted by Jenn Doherty
• Discussion of Loggia history project deliverable
• Participation in 250th Celebration
• Discussion of Downtown Marker-Pomeroy Foundation

Lee Housing Authority Committee

The Lee Housing Authority Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Brown Memorial Court, 155 Marble Street, Lee, MA. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, updates on program vacancies, old business on a painting contract, new business on attendance tracking and a facilities condition assessment, and financial reports including a rent write-off. The meeting is a routine business meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• FISH #150513 Paint Exterior North & West Buildings Brown Memorial Court contract (old business)
• Write-off for uncollectable rents (financial item)
• Monthly check register for July 31, 2026
• Year End FY 2026 Financial Statements Certification
• Approval of Administrative Compensation Funds for FISH #150516 Turnover at Clarke Court

Select Board

The Lee Select Board will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Former Courtroom of Town Hall, with an executive session at 6:00 PM to discuss litigation strategy. The board will consider several general business items, including a discussion of the UDF and Woodland Rd/Bradley St, signing an updated agreement with the Congregational Church, an update on the Central Fire Station siren, and a possible appointment to the Berkshire MPO. They will also vote on waiving inspection fees for Lee Public Schools and St. Mary's Church, and make appointments to the Community Preservation Committee and election workers.

• Discussion of UDF and Woodland Rd/Bradley St
• Sign updated agreement with Congregational Church
• Update on Central Fire Station Siren
• Approval of waiver of inspection fees for Lee Public Schools and St. Mary's Church
• Appointments: Kristen O'Brien (CPC), Emily Minkle and Mark Livernash (election workers)

Lee School Committee

The Lee School Committee and Select Board are holding a joint meeting to discuss and potentially approve a transfer from the Special Education Reserve Fund. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with standard procedural steps.

• Discussion and approval of Special Education Reserve Fund transfer

Select Board

The Lee Select Board and School Committee are holding a joint meeting to discuss and potentially approve a transfer from the Special Education Reserve Fund. The agenda includes public comment and a motion to adjourn, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion and approval of Special Education Reserve Fund transfer

Planning Board

The Lee Planning Board is meeting to continue a special permit hearing for the property at 165 Housatonic St. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, correspondence, and public comment. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Continued special permit hearing for 165 Housatonic St at 6:15 pm
• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period
• Correspondence review

Lee Youth Commission Committee

The Lee Youth Commission is meeting to discuss routine updates and planning items. The agenda includes a review of the NinjaFit build, updates on the Reuse Committee and basketball courts, a treasurer's report, and selection of fall programming. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• NinjaFit build review
• Basketball courts update
• Treasurer's report
• Fall programming selection
• 250th Celebration review

Community Development Corporation

The Lee, MA Community Development Corporation will decide whether to endorse or sponsor a cultural district at this meeting. Members may also vote on accepting new members and discuss potential future partnerships, including a school CTE program and a store/business improvement program.

• Vote to accept new members
• Vote on endorsing/sponsoring a cultural district
• Discussion of possible partnership for a school CTE Program
• Discussion of Store/Business Improvement Program

Lee School Committee

The Lee School Committee is meeting to approve the July 14, 2026 minutes, hear public input, and receive reports from the superintendent and principals. New business includes end-of-year budget transfers, approval of an internal control manual for federal grants, a special education reserve fund, and a handbook update. The committee will also reorganize its subcommittees and may enter executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• End of Year Budget Transfers
• Internal Control Manual for Federal Grants Approval
• Special Education Reserve Fund
• LMHS Handbook Update
• Reorganize Subcommittees (Curriculum, DEI, Facilities, Finance, Negotiations, Policy, Shared Services, Strategic Planning, Union #29)

Finance Subcommittee of Lee School Committee

The Finance Subcommittee of the Lee School Committee is meeting to approve minutes and warrants, discuss the Special Education Reserve Fund, and consider approval of an Internal Control Manual for Federal Grants. The meeting is largely routine financial oversight, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll warrants
• Discussion of Special Education Reserve Fund
• Approval of Internal Control Manual for Federal Grants

PCB Advisory Committee

The PCB Advisory Committee will discuss a site visit related to the UDF (Upper Disposal Facility) and potential outreach programs. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of UDF Site Visit
• 5A Work plan comments (if available)
• Potential Outreach Programs

Board of Public Works

The Lee Board of Public Works is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the July 27 meeting, reviewing a capacity permit for 50 Erskine Drive, and considering sewer abatements for properties on East Center Street. The board will also sign off on July commitments for billing, closings, and abatements. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or large contracts listed.

• Capacity permit review for 50 Erskine Drive
• Abatement requests for 210A E Center St and 200 E Center St (continued)
• Approval of minutes from 7/27/26
• Signing of July commitments for billing, closings, and abatements

Lee Greener Gateway Committee

The Lee Greener Gateway Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including recruiting results from Founders Weekend, planning for the August service day, and setting priorities for FY27. The agenda also includes updates on various projects such as green burials, Lee's 250th birthday celebration, and advocacy for a rodenticide ban. The meeting is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or major financial decisions.

• Founders Weekend recruiting results and implications
• August service day planning: where/what, publicity
• Sheffield Town Fair zero-waste help
• Green Burials update
• Lee's 250th birthday celebration update

250th Anniversary Committee

The Lee 250th Anniversary Committee's Book Subcommittee will meet on August 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Select Board Office. The agenda includes approval of minutes and discussion of book content, layout, and related items. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discuss book content, layout, and related items

Planning Board

The Lee Planning Board is meeting on-site at 165 Housatonic St for a balloon test, likely related to a proposed development or structure height. The agenda is minimal, with no other substantive items listed, and the meeting is in-person only.

• Balloon test at 165 Housatonic St
• In-person meeting only, no remote option

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a balloon test at 165 Housatonic St to assess visual impact. The meeting is in-person only with no remote option.

• Balloon test at 165 Housatonic St

Agricultural Commission

The Lee Agricultural Commission will meet on August 5, 2026, to review a summary and update on Cornhill Park Gardens, receive a Farm Bureau update, discuss grant status, and plan for Founders’ Day 2026. The meeting is open for public comment.

Conservation Commission

The Lee Conservation Commission will meet on August 5, 2026, to review several land-use applications, including requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent for projects near riverfront areas and a proposed hotel. The meeting will also include public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• 1375 Cape St. – dry storage question in riverfront area
• RDA 20 Forest St. – brush trimming, debris removal, wall repair, and sinkhole filling
• RDA 100 Tyringham Rd. – installation of above-ground fuel tank and concrete pad in riverfront and floodplain
• NOI 165 Housatonic St. – proposed 4-story, 74-room Marriott Hotel
• NOI 705 Marble St. – 100-car parking lot, bridge, walking path, and pavilion

The Lee Conservation Commission approved a negative determination for vegetation and debris removal at 20 Forest St., with conditions including a 10-foot work limit from the building, silt fencing, and preservation of a marked tree. It also accepted an RDA for a fuel tank at 100 Tyringham Rd., continued two NOIs (165 Housatonic St. and 705 Marble St.) to August 19, and voted to recover $900 in consultant fees from the Marriott applicant.

• Approved July 15, 2026 minutes as amended (6-0-1)
• Directed Tim Williams to submit an RDA for dry storage at 1375 Cape St. (6-0-1)
• Scheduled a site visit for 1375 Cape St. (6-0-1)
• Issued negative determination for 20 Forest St. with conditions (6-0-1)
• Accepted RDA for fuel tank at 100 Tyringham Rd. (5-0-2, Coty recused)
• Voted to recover $900 consultant fee from applicant for 165 Housatonic St. (unanimous)
• Continued NOI for 165 Housatonic St. to 8/19/2026 (6-0-1)
• Continued NOI for 705 Marble St. to 8/19/2026 (6-0-1)

Select Board

The Lee Select Board will hold a hybrid meeting on August 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM to review minutes, hear public comments, and discuss general business including traffic light and fire station siren issues, updates from Green Theory Cultivation, and several appointments.

• Mill Street Bridge Traffic Light discussion
• Continued discussion on Central Fire Station siren
• Vote to extend public safety construction noise relief and authorize Chair to sign resident response letter
• Temporary Sign Permit & Fee Waiver – Boston University Tanglewood Institute
• Appointments: Nate Salvini (Zoning Board of Appeals) and Peg LeClair (Community Preservation Committee – Affordable Housing Trust Representative)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss infrastructure and community updates, including the Mill Street Bridge traffic light and the Central Fire Station siren. The board will vote on extending construction noise relief for public safety projects and appoint members to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Community Preservation Committee.

• Vote to extend public safety construction noise relief
• Temporary Sign Permit and fee waiver for Boston University Tanglewood Institute
• Appointment of Nate Salvini to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Appointment of Peg LeClair to Community Preservation Committee
• Discussion on Mill Street Bridge traffic light

The Lee Select Board unanimously approved extending noise relief for the Public Safety Building construction project and authorized the Chair to sign a response letter to an abutter complaint. The Board also approved the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election warrant, a temporary sign permit for Boston University Tanglewood Institute, and several appointments. Discussions were held on Mill Street Bridge safety concerns and the Central Fire Station siren, with the Board agreeing to follow up with MassDOT and the Fire Chief respectively.

• Approved open session minutes of 07/27/2026 (3-0)
• Approved and signed September 1, 2026 State Primary Election warrant (3-0)
• Extended public safety construction noise relief and authorized Chair to sign resident response letter (3-0)
• Approved proclamation for NinjaFit Playground grand opening (3-0)
• Approved temporary sign permit and fee waiver for Boston University Tanglewood Institute (3-0)
• Appointed Nate Salvini to Zoning Board of Appeals contingent on training (3-0)
• Appointed Peg LeClair to Community Preservation Committee (3-0)
• Approved Berkshire Gas Permit for 455 Greylock Street (3-0)

Community Preservation Act Committee

The committee will discuss financial updates regarding annual fees and the Central Fire Station. Members will also discuss the deputy role, signage, and the possibility of a new member.

• Financial update on Annual Fees and Central Fire Station
• Discussion regarding the Deputy Role
• Discussion regarding signage
• Discussion regarding a possible new member

Berkshire County Retirement System

The Berkshire County Retirement Board will meet on July 29, 2026, to approve routine monthly expenses, retirement allowances, member transfers, and service buybacks. The board will also review injuries, new member applications, and PERAC correspondence. Public comment is allowed, and two executive sessions will be held for privacy and cybersecurity reasons.

• Approve monthly expenses for July 2026
• Approve applications for superannuation retirement allowances
• Approve service buybacks for July 2026
• Review injuries reported for July 2026
• Approve new member applications