Lenox ZBA Weighs 74-Key Hotel and 38 Homes at 310 Old Stockbridge Road
The most consequential item on Lenox's recent meeting agendas is a Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing on a proposal to modify a special permit for a resort development at 310 Old Stockbridge Road, which includes a 74-key hotel with a restaurant and spa and up to 38 single-family residences.
All recent meetings listed below were agenda-only filings; minutes have not yet been published. Outcomes of votes or discussions are not yet confirmed in the public record.
Zoning Board of Appeals — 310 Old Stockbridge Road
The ZBA scheduled a public hearing on a petition to modify an existing special permit for the property at 310 Old Stockbridge Road. The proposal includes a 74-key hotel with a restaurant and spa under Zoning Bylaw §8.2, along with construction of up to 38 single-family residences. The board also planned to discuss its summer meeting schedule. No decision has been recorded yet.
Housing Authority — CFA Amendment #19
The Lenox Housing Authority held a special meeting on June 30 to consider Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) Amendment #19. The agenda included a public comment period and possible discussion of other unforeseen topics. The agenda headline referenced a vote, but minutes have not been published, so the outcome is not confirmed.
Planning Board — Solar Bylaw, Housing Zoning
The Planning Board agenda for June 23 included discussion of a proposed BESS Solar bylaw, housing-related zoning amendments, and a seasonal communities designation. The board also planned to approve minutes from its June 2, 2026 meeting. No outcomes are recorded.
School Committee — Improvement Plan, Goals, Donation
The School Committee had two meetings on the calendar. The June 22 agenda included public comment (3-minute limit), approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes, a donation from BMW Audi VW of Lenox (amount not specified in the agenda), and discussion of 2025-26 School Improvement Plan results, followed by an executive session under MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)(7) for legal matters. The June 26 meeting focused on finalizing the 2026-27 meeting schedule, adopting committee norms, and setting goals and priority projects for the upcoming school year.
Community Center — Rental Policies and Fees
The Lenox Community Center Advisory Board met June 23 to finalize and approve rental policies and fees. The agenda also covered senior services and youth programming reviews, a fall and winter programming brainstorm session, open space plan participation, and a building update priority list.
Historical Commission — FY2027 Planning
The Historical Commission held a June 22 planning session to discuss and assign priorities, tasks, and assignments for fiscal year 2027. No specific project or funding votes were listed.
Lenox Library — Procedural Filing
The July 1 Lenox Library meeting agenda contained no specific topics, decisions, or discussions. It appears to be a routine administrative filing with no public business listed.
Coming Up
- **July 6 — Affordable Housing Trust:** Procedural filing with no specific agenda items listed.
- **July 9 — Historical Commission:** Presentation and discussion with owners/developers of the Spring Lawn estate, plus subcommittee assignments, 50th anniversary plans, and consideration of a new member candidate.
- **July 14 — Board of Health:** Update on Green Burial options, tobacco regulations review, summer camp inspection updates, and fall clinic schedule.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — ZBA hears resort expansion plan, Housing Authority takes up funding amendment
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