{
 "city": "Lee",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/leema.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Agricultural Commission",
   "headline": "Lee Agricultural Commission to discuss Cornhill Park Gardens, grants, and Founders’ Day 2026.",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-190",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to review riverfront projects and hotel proposal",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-189",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Balloon test for 165 Housatonic St",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-193",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "250th Anniversary Committee",
   "headline": "Lee 250th Anniversary book subcommittee meets to discuss content and layout",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-191",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Community Development Corporation",
   "headline": "Community board to vote on endorsing a cultural district",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-185",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "PCB Advisory Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-192",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Lee Select Board to discuss traffic light, fire station siren, and fire station updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-186",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on public safety construction noise relief",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-188",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Community Preservation Act Committee",
   "headline": "Lee Community Preservation Act Committee to review finances and roles",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-184",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Berkshire County Retirement System",
   "headline": "Berkshire County Retirement Board approves July 2026 expenses and retirements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-182",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Fire Station Re-Use Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review and vote on architect proposals for former fire station reuse",
   "summary": "The Fire Station Re-Use Committee will meet to review and potentially vote on architect proposals for the reuse of the former fire station. The agenda also includes call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and project updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-180",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Board of Public Works",
   "headline": "Board to discuss minimum charge for no-bedroom capacity permits",
   "summary": "The Lee Board of Public Works will discuss and possibly vote on a minimum charge for capacity permits with no bedrooms. The board will also receive updates on capital purchases for a guardrail mower and an F150, and consider a pool abatement at 55 Richmond Ave. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and other routine business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-183",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold continued hearing on 165 Housatonic St and discuss zoning bylaw updates",
   "summary": "The Lee Planning Board will meet to hold a continued special permit hearing for 165 Housatonic St, discuss zoning bylaw updates, and consider a letter to the Select Board regarding a local government representative recommendation for DOER consolidated permitting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-181",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to hold public hearings on utility pole relocations for bridge projects",
   "summary": "The Select Board will hold two public hearings on pole relocations by Eversource and Verizon for MADOT bridge projects on Mill Street and Washington Mountain Road. Other business includes appointing a clean energy permitting representative, discussing Conservation Commission fees, an interpretive sign for the downtown community garden, and approving one-day alcohol and entertainment licenses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-179",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Trust",
   "headline": "Lee Affordable Housing Trust to discuss Housing Production Plan, appoint Peg LeClaire to CPC",
   "summary": "The Lee Affordable Housing Trust will meet on July 23, 2026, at 5 PM in Town Hall. The agenda includes a discussion with Anna Corning of the Collins Center via Zoom regarding the Housing Production Plan Update, and a vote to appoint Peg LeClaire to the Community Preservation Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-170",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Public Safety Building Committee",
   "headline": "Public Safety Building Committee to vote on IT equipment purchases",
   "summary": "The committee will meet at the construction site to vote on furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) items, including IT servers and other IT purchases. They will also receive updates from Skanska, JHA, and J&J, and conduct a site tour. The meeting is on an active construction site; advance registration and PPE are required.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-171",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "250th Anniversary Committee",
   "headline": "Lee 250th Anniversary Committee to review subcommittee budgets and project progress",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss subcommittee budget needs and hold a working session to review ongoing projects, subcommittee progress, upcoming events, and action items. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-178",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Lee Housing Authority Committee",
   "headline": "Lee Housing Authority holds hearing on FY2027 Annual Plan",
   "summary": "The Lee Housing Authority is holding a public hearing to review its Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027, which includes a capital improvement plan, maintenance plan, operating budget, and responses to performance management findings. Residents and the public may submit comments orally or in writing until the close of the hearing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-175",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Fire Station Re-Use Committee",
   "headline": "Fire Station Re-Use Committee to vote on architect proposals July 21",
   "summary": "The Fire Station Re-Use Committee will meet on July 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM in Town Hall Courtroom. The main action item is a review and potential vote on architect proposals for the former fire station. The meeting also includes project updates, public comment, and approval of minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-164",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Lee Housing Authority Committee",
   "headline": "Lee Housing Authority to vote on repainting and gutter contracts",
   "summary": "The Lee Housing Authority Board will consider two capital repair contracts: replacing soffits and gutters (FISH#150076) and repainting the exterior of North & West Brown Memorial Court (FISH#150513). The board will also review a monthly check register, benefit balances, and a resident services report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-174",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "250th Anniversary Committee",
   "headline": "Book subcommittee discusses content and layout",
   "summary": "The Lee 250th Anniversary Committee's Book Subcommittee will meet to discuss the content, layout, and related items for a commemorative book. The meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026, at the Select Board Office.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-157",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "250th Anniversary Committee",
   "headline": "250th Anniversary Committee discusses historical markers, stone donations, and Veterans recognition",
   "summary": "The Historical Exhibits/Memorials Subcommittee of Lee's 250th Anniversary Committee is meeting to discuss several logistical items for the town's celebration. Topics include finalizing photo choices for screens, obtaining dimensions for a donated stone from L B Corp, and requesting a second stone for Veterans recognition. The subcommittee also needs to identify who to contact for permission to place a historical marker in Veterans' Park and gather feedback from the quilting club.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-176",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider letter of support for select board representative",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will approve and sign a letter of support for a local government representative to the select board, and continue a balloon test at 165 Housatonic St. The agenda includes a catch-all item for unanticipated topics.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-173",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Lee Parks and Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Parks committee to review playground quotes and budget for Founders Day",
   "summary": "The Lee Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss town property updates, including playground quotes for Ferncliff Arboretum, and budget items for Founders Day, athletic field tennis courts, and the ice skating rink. They will also discuss a volunteer project process and a five-year priority plan. The meeting includes public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-172",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Lee Conservation Commission to review Marriott hotel, parking lot, and fuel tank violations",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission will continue hearings on a proposed 74-room Marriott Hotel at 165 Housatonic St. and a parking lot and bridge at 705 Marble St. It will also consider a Notice of Violation for an unpermitted fuel tank at 100 Tyringham Rd. and a Request for Determination of Applicability for brush clearing and repairs at 20 Forest St.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-168",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Lee School Committee",
   "headline": "Lee School Committee meets to approve June minutes and hear superintendent update",
   "summary": "The Lee School Committee will meet virtually to approve minutes from the June 9 meeting, receive a superintendent update, and discuss committee reports including finance warrants. No votes on policy or budget are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-169",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Historical Commission Committee",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to review inventory and discuss 250th celebration",
   "summary": "The Lee Historical Commission will meet to approve June minutes, review an inventory list submitted by Jenn Doherty, discuss the second deliverable of the Loggia history project, and consider participation in the 250th celebration and a downtown marker from the Pomeroy Foundation. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-156",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Lee School Committee",
   "headline": "Lee School Committee to review June minutes and finance warrants",
   "summary": "The committee will approve prior meeting minutes, hear a superintendent update, and review finance subcommittee reports on accounts payable and payroll. The meeting is held virtually per the governor's order.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-167",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to vote on reserve fund transfers for fire vehicle, tax title, PFAS",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will consider approving several reserve fund transfers, including for fire vehicle repair, treasurer tax title, and landfill PFAS costs. The committee will also receive updates from the Town Administrator on the school budget and benefits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-155",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to continue special permit hearing for 165 Housatonic St",
   "summary": "The Lee Planning Board will hold a public meeting to continue a special permit hearing for 165 Housatonic St and discuss zoning bylaw updates. The agenda also includes an ANR plan for 545 Maple St, correspondence, and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-166",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-166",
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Lee Greener Gateway Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss Founders Weekend, FY27 priorities, and volunteer needs",
   "summary": "The Lee Greener Gateway Committee will meet to approve June minutes, discuss Founders Weekend volunteer needs, swap shop research, and FY27 priorities. Old business includes Bee City updates, rodenticide ban advocacy, service day planning, Lee Pride event, green burials, and the 10th anniversary of plastics bylaws. New business covers FY26 accomplishments and enhancing volunteer experience.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-163",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.leema.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}