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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 ››

2024 budget overview

FY 2024 Budget Overview

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Planning Board: Zoning Bylaw Amendments Topic of 3/9 Meeting

Proposed amendments to town zoning bylaws are the topic of a March 9 Planning Board hearing at Town Hall, at 6 p.m.

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In the News: How the Highway Department Takes on Winter Roads

Spectrum News visited the Great Barrington Highway Department this week ahead of the Monday storm to report on the town's winter road... more ››

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FY2024 Proposed Budget

updated 4/12/2023

Zoom Option Reminder for Berkshire Aviation Special Permit Hearing

Due to a capacity limit of 84 people in the Selectboard meeting room, the Town is urging interested participants to make use of Zoom during... more ››

Raftelis HWW Appraisal as presented on Thursday February 23, 2023 Final

Please click below to review the final version of Raftelis HWW Appraisal Report... more ››

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Recipe for a Winter Storm: Salt, Molasses, and Snow Plow Pilots

There's snow in the forecast next week, so when it’s 2 a.m. and you hear that heavy reassuring scrape on your street, outside, you'll know... more ››

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Interested in Running for Election to a Town Office? It's Time To Get the Process Started.

For town residents aspiring to an elected post in town government, it's time to get the campaign process moving. Candidates who... more ››

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FY24 Budget Meetings Get Under Way This Month

At Town Hall, planning is under way for the 2024 fiscal year municipal budget and Annual Town Meeting.

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Roadwork Ahead: Sidewalk and Safety Improvements in Fairview Hospital Area

A state grant award of $303,970 will bring sidewalk, safety and accessibility improvements to the West and Lewis avenue areas around... more ››

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State Grant Funds Sidewalk Improvements in Fairview Hospital Area

A state grant award of $303,970 will bring sidewalk, safety and accessibility improvements to the West and Lewis avenue areas around... more ››

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GB Selects WDM Properties to Develop Former Housatonic School

 The Selectboard has selected WDM Properties as the developer of the former Housatonic School.The North Adams-based developer has proposed ... more ››

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