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Watch for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

The May 6 Annual Town Meeting warrant will appear HERE once finalized by the Selectboard on Monday, April 22. Watch for the warrant posting... more ››

FY 2025 Proposed Budget Overview

FY25 Proposed Budget (as of 03/25/24)

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GB FY 23 Annual Town Report Now Available

The town's FY 2023 Annual Town Report ... more ››

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School, Town Partner on Kindness Rock Garden

What happens when 5th graders take on “kindness” as a school project?

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GB Lanza Proyecto de Enlace Comunitario, con enfoque en el Lago Mansfield

Como parte del compromiso de diversidad e inclusión del pueblo, Great Barrington ha formado una asociación con un equipo consultor local... more ››

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GB Launches Community Liaison Program for Inclusivity

 As part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion in town, Great Barrington has formed a partnership with a local consultant team to... more ››

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Town-Wide Earth Day Clean-up is April 20, Around Town

The town invites residents to participate in community cleanup efforts in Great Barrington and Housatonic village, as part of Earth Day... more ››

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UPDATED! Join a Town Committee! Appointed Positions Are Available!

UPDATED! Would you like to get involved in Town government? If so, there’s most probably a town committee that needs your interest and... more ››

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Future of the Ramsdell Library

On Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 p,m. on Zoom the Great Barrington Libraries will host a presentation to discuss a future vision for the... more ››

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Earth Day is April 20: Cleanup Plans Are Coming Together

Earth Day is happening this year on April 20, and plans are under way for town-wide cleanup efforts.

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Spring Construction: Work Begins on Mahaiwe Cemetery Retaining Wall

While snow, sleet and rain might slow things down a bit, the town Department of Public Works is getting started on its spring work season.

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UPDATED! Join a Town Committee! Appointed Positions Are Available!

UPDATED! Would you like to get involved in Town government? If so, there’s most probably a town committee that needs your interest and... more ››

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2024 Dog License Renewal Deadline was March 31st; Additional Late Fees Begin May 1st

All Great Barrington and Housatonic dog owners need to renew or apply for licenses for dogs not yet registered by May 1st to avoid... more ››

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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off is 5/11

Great Barrington residents may drop off their household hazardous waste on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Lee Wastewater... more ››

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Town Manager Statement on Cannabis Refund Demand

In a statement released last week, two of Great Barrington’s retail marijuana businesses, Theory Wellness and Rebelle (owned by Community... more ››

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Deadlines for Annual Town Election Coming Up

Important deadlines are coming up for anyone wishing to run for an elected position (or for anyone seeking re-election) in town government... more ››

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Lake Mansfield Construction Resumes March 18; No Pedestrian Access During Work Period

After a brief winter shutdown, construction work on improvements to the Lake Mansfield area will resume on March 18.

The... more ››

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Grant Funds New Safety Equipment for Public Works Employees

Great Barrington has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), the town’s property and... more ››

Spectrum News: TriTown Connector Helps People Get Around in South County

The TriTown Connector microtransit program earned coverage by Spectrum News. Check out the story and see how it works, who's driving and... more ››

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