Greylock Glen Campground Developer Holding Public Forum

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ADAMS, Mass. — The developers chosen for the Greylock Glen camping area are holding a public forum on Thursday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. at the former St. Mark's Church on Commercial Street.

The $15 million development, tentatively titled "Greylock Glen Ecovillage," will be built along sustainable and green guidelines and include cabins and Airstreams.

The project was put out to bid by the town of Adams, which awarded the project to Shared Estates Asset Fund in December. Previous requests for proposals had elicited few or no bidders over the years.

Shared Estates operates several other lodging locations in the county, including The Playhouse in Lee and The Kemble in Lenox. Daniel Dus, CEO of Shared Estates, told the Selectmen lodging at the Glen was expected to be in operation by late 2024.

The developer's plan drew some critical comment, particularly over the concept of "mirrored" cabins that have been dropped from the proposal and disruption to trails in the Glen.

Shared Estates will present its plans and answers questions at Thursday's forum.

The Greylock Glen is a 1,063-acre site at the base of Mount Greylock, the state's highest peak. About 60 acres are targeted for limited development of trails, campgrounds, outdoor center, lodge and amphitheater. A $7.3 million outdoor center is currently under construction.

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Adams Tobacco Sale Violation Highlights Gap Between Local, State Regulations

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:47PM / Wednesday, October 07, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — Cumberland Farms was fined $1,000 for selling tobacco to a minor, but the violation also highlighted the need for the town to update its tobacco policies to align with state law.

During a routine compliance check last Thursday, a Tri-Town Health Department employee under the age of 21 attempted to purchase a pack of Camel Blue cigarettes without presenting identification at the gas station, located at 95 Commercial St.

When they were able to purchase the product, the violation was documented and the town was notified. Tri-Town, a regional health collaborative for Lee, Lenox and Stockbridge, advises on policies and runs the county'sTobacco Awareness Program.

During a public hearing at Monday's Adams Board of Health meeting, a motion was initially made to impose a $1,000 fine and a one-day suspension to align with state law.

However, the suspension was dropped because the town's current tobacco regulations do not provide for a suspension for a first violation.

Tri-Town Executive Director James Wilusz recommended the board follow its current regulations for this violation because retailers have copies of the existing rules and making a decision outside of that could create confusion.

He suggested updating the local regulations at a future meeting, which he offered to attend to provide ideas on how to clean up the policies "a little bit."

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