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Town of Lee

32 Main Street
413-243-5500

History:
The Town of Lee lies in the valley of the Housatonic River between the Taconic Range and the southernmost extent of the Green Mountains. It was first settled in 1760, relying on agriculture and lumbering, and grew quickly enough to be incorporated by 1777. The town took its name from General Charles Lee, second in command to George Washington. 

Recent News

Town of Lee Named Top 10 Best Small Towns In Northeastern United States

Lee is among the best Northeastern small towns for 2023 according to USA Today! CLICK HERE TO READ…

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Town of Lee - Toll Stop Applications Now Open

Toll Stop Fundraiser Applications are now available for non-profit organizations. Due date is March 6, 2023 Click Here For…

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Town of Lee : Join us for Lee's Hazard Mitigation Plan Information Session

Join us for Lee's Hazard Mitigation Plan Information Session Date: March 8th, 2023 Time: 7 pm – 8 pm Location: Town Hall, Court Room, 32 Main St. or by Zoom (register below) CLICK HERE TO…

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Town of Lee - Board and Committee Openings

Board and Committee Openings -Community Preservation Act Committee -Historical Commission -Appalachian Trail Committee -Youth Commission -5 Town Cable Advisory -Board of Assessors -Board of Registrars -Agricultural Commission -Greener Gateway…

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Town of Lee News - CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant

CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE FOR THE…

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Town of Lee News - Primary Election Voting

PRIMARY EARLY VOTING Primary Election Voting Information Election Day is Tuesday, September 6th at Crossway Village Gym, 21 Cross Way. Polls are open 7:00AM-8:00PM. The Clerk office will be closed on Election day. Early Voting in the Courtroom…

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Town of Lee : Rest of River Public Forum - SECOND DATE

A second public forum will be held on September 1 at 6pm in the Lee Middle/High School Auditorium to discuss legal concerns regarding the Rest of River Settlement Agreement. CLICK HERE to SUBMIT A QUESTION for the forum. In addition to the…

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Town of Lee News - Board and Committee Openings

Board and Committee Openings The following boards and committees have openings: -Zoning Board of Appeals Member -Planning Board Associate Member -Master Plan Steering Committee Interested individuals should email a letter of interest and resume…

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Town of Lee - Sandy Beach Passes

WELCOME TO SANDY BEACH Sandy Beach on Laurel Lake is the public swimming area for the town of Lee. This secluded beach lies in a hidden cove on the lake. The beach can be reached from Route 20. If you head north from Lee on Route 20, take a…

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Town of Lee - Textile Recycling Now Available to Residents

The Town of Lee is now offering recycling of clothing and other textiles by the Airoldi Building (across from the post office). 

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