About Great Barrington
Settled: 1726
Incorporated: 1761
Location: Southwest Corner of Massachusetts
Population: 6,839 (2017 Annual Town Census)
Legal Voters: 4,607
Government: Selectboard/ Town Manager, Open Town Meeting
Tax Rate: $15.99 Fiscal 2021
Public Schools: Berkshire Hills Regional School District
Public Libraries:
• Mason Public Library
• Great Barrington
• Ramsdell Public Library
• Housatonic
Police:
• Chief, 16 Patrol Officers
• Telephone: 528-0306
State Forests: 7,264 Acres
Altitude: 721ft at Railroad Station
Area: 45.86 Square Miles
Town Highways:
• 91.01 Miles
• 162 Streets