Standard & Poors Bond Ratings

The Town of Great Barrington is committed to maintaining strong financial management practices, long-term fiscal stability, and transparency with residents and investors alike. One important measure of the Town’s financial health is its bond rating, issued by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings.

A bond rating is an independent evaluation of the Town’s creditworthiness and ability to meet its financial obligations. These ratings are used by investors to assess risk when the Town issues bonds to finance major capital projects such as infrastructure improvements, public facilities, and long-term community investments. Higher ratings generally allow the Town to borrow at lower interest rates, reducing costs for taxpayers over time.

This webpage provides access to Great Barrington’s historical and most recent Standard & Poor’s bond rating reports that are currently in electronic format. Reviewing these reports allows residents to see how the Town’s financial position, management practices, economic conditions, and long-term planning efforts have been evaluated over time by an independent national rating agency.

The Town publishes these materials to promote transparency, strengthen public understanding of municipal finance, and demonstrate continued accountability in managing public resources responsibly.