 Greylock Glen Campground Developer Pulls Out Over FinancingShared Estates has pulled out of the campground project at the Greylock Glen.  Adams Town Meeting Rejects Petition for Greylock Glen CommissionTown meeting members on Tuesday resoundingly rejected a citizen's petition pushing the creation of a Greylock Glen Commission. Adams Special Town Meeting to Take Up Memorial School DevelopmentTown meeting members will decide nine articles at a special town meeting next week, including the disposition of the 72-year-old Memorial Building.  Long-awaited Greylock Glen Outdoor Center Opens to ApplauseOn Friday, the first milestone in the development of the 50-acre parcel was finally realized with the opening of the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center. Neal, Officials to Celebrate Greylock Glen Center OpeningThe $7.3 million center is the first step in what Adams officials hope will become a bustling recreational venue at the foot of Mount Greylock.  Solar Carports Approved for Greylock Glen Outdoor CenterSolect Energy will build, operate and maintain the system for 25 years, at which time the town can purchase the array, extend the contract or have it removed. The letter of intent calls for 25 cents per kWh.  Catering Company Selected as Greylock Glen Food VendorThe Selectmen on Wednesday voted to enter negotiations with an Agawam catering company to operate food service at the Greylock Glen's outdoor center.  Greylock Glen Outdoor Center 90% CompleteMatthew Sturz of owner's project manager Colliers International updated the Selectmen on the project's progress via Zoom on Wednesday.  Adams Officials Review Greylock Glen BudgetMichael Wynn, who was selected in January to run the center, submitted a level operating budget of $57,500 but said he could pull funding from different lines to ensure there was money for advertising this fall. Adams Allocates Additional Funds To Progress Glen Outdoor Center SolarAlthough a cost to the town, the geotechnical survey would ensure that the Outdoor Center opens as a net zero energy building.  Adams Hires Former Pittsfield Chief as Director of Greylock Glen Outdoor CenterThe Board of Selectmen ratified his appointment on Wednesday night with Chair Christine Hoyt calling it "an exciting moment" in the long awaited development of the glen.  Adams Selectmen Sign 25-Year Agreement With Campground DeveloperThe company will pay the town at least $74,400 annually; up to 7 percent of its gross profits; and real estate and property taxes.  Adams Picks Mass Audubon for Glen EducatorThe Select Board on Wednesday voted unanimously to enter into negotiations with the nature nonprofit to offer year-round programming.  Greylock Glen Development Hitting MilestonesSo far the $8.3 million project has had only about $150,000 in change orders, some for higher prices in materials, particularly the cedar shakes.  Mass Audubon Sole Respondent for Greylock Glen ProgrammerMass Audubon was the sole respondent to the town's request for proposals to provide "place-based environmental education" at the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center.  Letter: Town Meeting Members Should Re-evaluate Glen InvestmentWe urge Town Meeting Members to remember their fiduciary responsibilities to residents and taxpayers of the Town of Adams as you reflect upon the potential negative impact the current Greylock Glen project can have on the town's bottom line from now and into the future. |
