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Stockbridge Annual Town Meeting Approves $14 Million Budget and Ambulance Funding

STOCKBRIDGE -- May 18, 2026, Stockbridge annual town meeting approves more than $14 million in spending, including first-ever payment to Southern Berkshire Ambulance Service. The May 18 meeting, attended by roughly 130 residents using a new electronic voting system, passed the $9,726,599 general operating budget and a $4,

Sheffield Select Board Re-Elects Chair, Approves Late Fees and Appointments

SHEFFIELD -- May 18, 2026, Sheffield Select Board reorganizes after election, approves transit letter and $50 food permit late fee. The board unanimously re-elected Lee Boudreaux as chair at its May 18 meeting, then voted to send a letter inviting the South County Connector's director to brief all

Lanesborough Planning Board approves three zoning bylaw amendments for town meeting

LANESBOROUGH -- May 18, 2026, Lanesborough's Planning Board unanimously approved three zoning bylaw amendments Monday, sending short-term rental, accessory dwelling unit, and sign regulations to the annual town meeting. The board, operating with just three of five seats after two members recently resigned, made several eleventh-hour changes

Stockbridge Parks Committee Approves Lead Test, Trees for Disc Golf Course

LENOX -- May 15, 2026, Stockbridge Parks and Recreation Committee approves lead test and native tree purchases at May 15 meeting. The committee voted unanimously to spend $500 on a professional lead test of all playground equipment at Interlaken Park, coordinating through Tri-Town Health Department, after members confirmed a home

Lee Town Meeting Approves $25.8 Million Budget and $2.5 Million Fire Station Reuse Plan

LENOX -- May 14, 2026, Lee Town Meeting approves $25.8 million budget and $2.5 million fire station reuse authorization. Voters at the May 14 Annual Town Meeting in Lee passed all 26 warrant articles, including a $25,770,872.91 general fund operating budget that allocates $12,253,051

Lee Town Meeting Approves $25.8 Million Budget and $2.5 Million Fire Station Reuse Plan

LENOX -- May 14, 2026, Lee Town Meeting approves $25.8 million budget and $2.5 million fire station reuse authorization. Voters at the May 14 Annual Town Meeting in Lee passed all 26 warrant articles, including a $25,770,872.91 general fund operating budget that allocates $12,253,051

Southern Berkshire School Committee Appoints Myers as Business Administrator Pending Contract

LENOX -- May 14, 2026, Southern Berkshire school district appoints new business administrator and hears stark budget warning. The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee voted 6-0-1 Wednesday to appoint Matthew Myers as school business administrator, pending contract negotiations, with member Carl abstaining. Superintendent Brian Bruno and financial

Southern Berkshire School Committee Appoints Myers as Business Administrator Pending Contract

LENOX -- May 14, 2026, Southern Berkshire school district appoints new business administrator and hears stark budget warning. The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee voted 6-0-1 Wednesday to appoint Matthew Myers as school business administrator, pending contract negotiations, with member Carl abstaining. Superintendent Brian Bruno and financial

Lenox Planning Board Reelects Chair, Eyes Solar Bylaw Update Before Town Meeting

LENOX -- May 14, 2026, Lenox Planning Board reorganizes and flags solar bylaw review ahead of new state permitting portal. The board unanimously re-elected Brandy as chair, Pedro as vice chair, and Jackie as clerk at its May 14 meeting, and confirmed a full slate of committee appointments including a

Stockbridge Bowl Commission Moves to Formalize Oversight of Dam and Dredging Projects

LENOX -- May 14, 2026, Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Commission moves to seek Select Board backing for project oversight role. At its May 14 meeting, the commission voted to accept its April 23 minutes and spent extended time debating how to obtain regular updates on the town's dam repair and

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