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5/31: Parks Commission Seeks Input on Grove, Dewey Street Parks

Are you a fan of our town parks?If so, please join the town Parks Commission's public input meeting on Wednesday, May 31 at 5 p.m., which... more ››

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Veterans Host Ceremonies, But No Parade, This Coming Memorial Day

Area veteran groups have informed the town that they will not present a Memorial Day parade this year, but will hold honorary ceremonies at... more ››

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Housatonic Village Party in the Park is June 10

Live music, dance, face painting, food and more will fill Housatonic Village Common on Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m -3 p.m., for a “Party in... more ››

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Spiffing up GB Streets

Our Public Works and Highway Departments are making the most of spring weather as key road projects get under way. So if you find yourself... more ››

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HWW: Hydrant Flushing/Testing Set for Approximately May 15-23

Between approximately May 15-23, Housatonic Water Works will be flushing fire hydrants as part of routine maintenance. Customers are urged... more ››

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Did You Pay Your Q4 Taxes Due May 1?

Fourth quarter property tax bills were due on May 1. The town will begin sending demand notices shortly to property owners who have not yet... more ››

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Town Expands Pickleball Hours at Housy Dome

Pickleball Court Time Expands at Housy DomeThe town’s indoor pickleball court at the Housy Dome now has more play day options.The courts... more ››

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Annual Town Election is May 9

Two contests will greet voters at next week's Annual Town Election, Tuesday May 9. There is also a ballot question asking voter approval to... more ››

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FY22 Annual Town Report

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Transfer Station Resumes Mattress Disposal

The town waste transfer station has resumed accepting mattresses and box springs for disposal.

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Is Your Street On This Year's Road Work Agenda?

Is your street on the town's menu for road improvements this year? Phase I of GB's street paving season includes the following locations:

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Save the Date, and Get to Know GB's Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Save the date, and get to know your Annual Town Meeting warrant!
Our town's Annual Town Meeting is Monday, May 1, 2023, and, if... more ››

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CPA Committee Recommends $1.17M in FY 24 Project Spending

If voters say yes at the Annual Town Meeting in May, more than $1.17 million in Community Preservation Act funds will be directed to town... more ››

Sewer Bills & Abatements due April 10, 2023

Just a Friendly reminder Sewer Bills and Abatements are due by Monday, April 10, 2023.  If you have not received a Sewer Bill due to an... more ››

GB Receives State Grant to Improve Route 23 Near Monterey Town Line

The state Department of Transportation will provide $385,000 for improvements to a improve a half-mile section of Route 23 near the... more ››

Town Aims to Improve Parking Ticket Fee Collections with Third-Party Service


Great Barrington has contracted with a third-party service to process parking tickets, and the town is already seeing results.

GB Names James Mead Interim Fire Chief

The town has named James Mead as interim fire chief, as Chief Charles Burger prepares to step down at the end of the month.Mead has been a... more ››

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Earth Day 2023: GB Residents Invited to Join Town-Wide Cleanup

Town residents are invited to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22 by pitching... more ››

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Short-Term Rental Registration Process Gets Under Way

Owners of Short-Term Rental (STR) properties in Great Barrington will soon receive correspondence with instructions on how to register... more ››

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Great Barrington Dog License Deadline is March 31; Late Fees Begin April 1

Great Barrington dog owners must update their dog licenses by March 31 and get licenses for dogs not yet registered. All dogs six months or... more ››

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