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Lee Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Administrative Office
76 West Park Street
PO Box 345
Lee MA 01238
413.243.1705
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Lee Chamber Visitor Center
3 Park Place
Lee MA 01238
413.243.0852
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Thanks to our volunteer crew who helped remove the lovely hanging flower baskets at the end of the summer season:
Bob Healey (Chambery Inn), Paul Face (Salmon Run Fish House), and Franck Tessier (Chez Nous Bistro).
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Lee restaurants are now open for dining
inside and outside, with some restrictions.
Call ahead to confirm what services are offered.
Takeout is also available at most venues.
Revised: 7/20/2020
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Joe's Diner - 85 Center St, 413.243.9756
Local Lee Scooped Homemade Ice Cream - 395 Laurel St, 413.441.2423
MINT Indian Lakeside Dining - 435 Laurel St, 413.243.6731 MINT - Lee
Morgan House Inn & Restaurant - 33 Main St, 413.243.3661 Morgan House
Papa Gino's - 370 Stockbridge Road, 413.243.1380 Papa Gino's
Starving Artist Cafe & Creperie - 40 Main St, 413.394.5046
The Terrace Café at The Mount
The Terrace Café is open! We are serving up light fare and gorgeous views of the gardens. Our menu includes a selection of sandwiches, salads, desserts, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Hours: Wednesday-Monday, 11-4. No reservations required. More information, including our health and safety guidelines, at EdithWharton.org
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ANTHONY SAMMARCO
“BALZAC OF BOSTON HISTORY”
TO PRESENT
MOLASSES: FROM SLAVE TRADE TO BOSTON'S GREAT MOLASSES FLOOD OCTOBER 10 at Ventfort Hall
Described by the Boston Globe as the “Balzac of Boston History,” Anthony Sammarco will present a lecture on “Molasses: From the Slave Trade to Boston’s Great Molasses Flood.” He will give his visual presentation at Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum on Saturday, October 10 at 3:30 pm.
Molasses has a rich history in the Caribbean, according to Sammarco, where sugar cane has been cultivated for centuries. Molasses is a byproduct made when sugars are extracted from sugar cane. It was a popular liquid sweetener throughout the United States in the early 20th century.
Massachusetts had an integral connection as part of the Triangle Trade, the term used for a major part of the 18th century world economy. Rum from New England was traded in Africa for slaves, which were brought to the West Indies where they cultivated sugar cane. Molasses was then shipped to New England and often used in the distillation of rum.
To attend at Ventfort Hall reservations are strongly suggested as sitting is limited. For reservations to attend at Ventfort Hall call us at 413-637-3206. The museum’s traditional Victorian Teas cannot be served until further notice also due to the coronavirus. Masks and strict spacing for seating will be honored; the historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.
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CANNA PROVISIONS CO-FOUNDER APPOINTED
TO LEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Erik Williams, COO Canna Provisions, joins local business leaders and community lodestars focused on emboldening the Berkshire town of 5000+ via local economy, culture, and corporate responsibility
Canna Provisions, the leader of the cannabis community in Western Massachusetts, proudly announces Chief Operating Officer and co-founder Erik Williams has joined the Board of Directors for the Lee Chamber of Commerce.
“Erik is a very engaged member of the community of Lee, both as a business person and a local resident, and we’re thrilled to have him on our Board,” says Colleen Henry, Executive Director for the Lee Chamber. Canna Provisions opened its flagship retail store on Rt. 20 in Lee, less than a minute from Exit 2 off I-90/Mass Pike on Housatonic Street in 2019.
“I’m honored to be a board member and be able to better help foster a positive business environment for the town of Lee. We have enjoyed great relationships within the Lee business community, a lot of that has been fostered through our membership with the Lee Chamber of Commerce,” says Williams. “The company has made a deep commitment to the town, and we plan on being good contributing corporate citizens for a long time to come.”
The mission of the Lee Chamber of Commerce is to promote the town, not only as a vacation destination, but also as the site of a strong business community, well-regarded school system, and a vibrant and committed citizenry, as per their official website. The chamber exists to assist in all areas supporting Lee local business owners, artisans, and visitors, as well as preserving Lee’s robust sense of community and small-town values.
A few minutes from the New York State border, and the town’s single recreational cannabis retail shop with gross annual sales of $16 million, Williams has said if the store was allowed to remain open during the early pandemic shut-down in the state the way medical cannabis remained open and operational, the store would have exceeded $20 million in sales.
“We see Canna Provisions as a robust business that is very welcome in Lee. Canna Provisions is driving more traffic to the area and introducing a whole new crowd to what Lee has to offer. Erik and Meg are very involved in the community, and have made a wonderful addition to the town.”
About Canna Provisions
Canna Provisions is the next generation of cannabis dispensary focusing on a unique and thoughtful customer experience. We are here to guide you and towards the right provisions to fit your lifestyle, and provide knowledgeable support every step of the way. Founded by established industry pioneers with extensive cultivation, regulation and consumer sales experience, Canna Provisions stores provide a broad range of top-grade craft cannabis products that are locally sourced and thoughtfully produced. Life is a journey. No matter the path, trust Canna Provisions to better your journey. To learn more, visit CannaProvisionsGroup.com. Join us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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The Lee Farmers Market - Every Saturday, 10-2:00 through October 11, in the Park!
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