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Applications Open for Great Barrington Community Impact Fund Grants

Community groups and organizations are invited to apply for grants from the town's Community Impact Fund, a town-administered fund composed... more ››

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Internet Access in GB: Town Urges Participation in State Survey

Town officials urge residents to participate in the Digital Equity Survey developed by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI), to help... more ››

GB Opens Mid-Year CPA Funding Cycle

The Great Barrington Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will hold a special “off-cycle" funding round for organizations with projects... more ››

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More Info Sessions for Habitat for Humanity House Lottery

Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity and the Town of Great Barrington Affordable Housing Trust Fund will host additional information... more ››

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GB Promotes Carmen Morales to Assistant Town Accountant Position

Carmen Morales, who joined the town’s administrative staff in December 2020, has been promoted to the position of assistant town accountant.

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Extreme Heat Alert: Relief for Area Residents at Berkshire South

The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting oppressive heat and humidity for late this week. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 12... more ››

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Complete a Community Road Safety Survey for MMHRS Students

Monument Mountain Regional High School's incoming 9th grade students have developed a ... more ››

Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed Marijuana Establishment

There will be a Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed Marijuana Establishment at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Holiday Inn... more ››

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Great Barrington Libraries 2023 Community Survey

The Great Barrington Libraries Survey is UnderwayHelp the Library Trustees as they develop the libraries’ 3-5 year Strategic Plan. Surveys... more ››

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Waste Transfer Station Permits Up for Renewal

Annual permits for the town Transfer Station are now up for renewal, for the FY2024 fiscal year.Check out the pricing and usage details... more ››

$500 Water Filtration Subsidy Proposed for HWW's Housatonic Customers

Town Manager Mark Pruhenski has recommended a $500 town subsidy to Housatonic Water Works (HWW) customers in Housatonic who install (or... more ››

Notice of Tax Taking June 30, 2023

The Office of the Collector of Taxes has released the Notice of Tax Taking for June 30, 2023.

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Joan Peters Named Director of Council on Aging

Joan Peters of Great Barrington has been promoted to director of the Great Barrington Council on Aging, and in her new role will lead... more ››

Your Input Needed on Town Parks

The Town Parks and Recreation Committee seeks public input on the Dewey and Grove Street town parks.The survey document can be found... more ››

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GBPD is Recruiting: Police Officer Exam is June 24

The Great Barrington Police Department is recruiting new officers for a department that prioritizes community engagement, mental health... more ››

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GB Libraries Artists-in-Residence Present Weekly Activities at Mason Library

Two artists from M.A.P.S., a local nonprofit arts organization, have been named as artists-in-residence at the Great Barrington Libraries,... more ››

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GB Libraries Hosts 'Call of the Wild' Outdoor Skills Program

Mason Library will host a free outdoor education and skills experience, "Call of the Wild," on June 17, with a rain date on July 1. The... more ››

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Weekend Outdoor Dining Returns to June 30 Through Labor Day

Summer outdoor dining on Railroad Street and other downtown locations begins this year on Friday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m.

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GB Sets Priority Planning Session for 6/13

The Selectboard will meet Tuesday, June 13 at 6 p.m. to set priorities for the coming 2024 fiscal year.

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