FY 2025 Proposed Budget Overview
FY25 Proposed Budget (as of 02/28/24)
Join a Town Committee! Appointed Positions Are Available!
Would you like to get involved in Town government? If so, there’s most probably a town committee that needs your interest and expertise--... more ››
2024 Dog License Deadline is March 31st; Late Fees Begin April 1st
All Great Barrington and Housatonic dog owners need to renew or apply for licenses for dogs not yet registered by March 31st.Starting April... more ››
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off is 5/11
Great Barrington residents may drop off their household hazardous waste on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Lee Wastewater... more ››
Town Manager Statement on Cannabis Refund Demand
In a statement released last week, two of Great Barrington’s retail marijuana businesses, Theory Wellness and Rebelle (owned by Community... more ››
Deadlines for Annual Town Election Coming Up
Important deadlines are coming up for anyone wishing to run for an elected position (or for anyone seeking re-election) in town government... more ››
Lake Mansfield Construction Resumes March 18; No Pedestrian Access During Work Period
After a brief winter shutdown, construction work on improvements to the Lake Mansfield area will resume on March 18.
The... more ››
Grant Funds New Safety Equipment for Public Works Employees
Great Barrington has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), the town’s property and... more ››
Spectrum News: TriTown Connector Helps People Get Around in South County
The TriTown Connector microtransit program earned coverage by Spectrum News. Check out the story and see how it works, who's driving and... more ››
Welcome Reception for Du Bois Center's New Executive Director, Thursday Feb. 22
The Du Bois Freedom Center hosts a reception at Saint James Place on Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m. to introduce the organization's new... more ››
Welcome Reception 2/22 for New Director of Du Bois Freedom Center
Let them know you are coming -- please RSVP to this event at THIS... more ››
Coming Up: 7th Annual W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Festival & Day of Observance
The Town of Great Barrington W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Committee announces the 7th Annual W.E.B. Legacy Festival in honor of the birthday of... more ››
Great Barrington Announces New Hires in Town Hall, Other Town Departments
The town has named new personnel to key positions in Town Hall, and others have been hired or promoted to new roles in town operations and... more ››
GBFD Responds to Manville Street Fire
At approximately 8:51 p.m. Tuesday evening the Great Barrington Fire Department was dispatched for a 911 call reporting a person yelling “... more ››
TriTown Connector Survey Includes Gift Card Offer
The TriTown Connector, in conjunction with the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, asks South County residents, students, employers and... more ››
Selectboard, Finance Committee Set FY25 Budget Planning Sessions
The Finance Committee and Selectboard have set a series of joint meetings to develop the FY 2025 town budget. Meetings will be held in... more ››
Transfer Station Offers Free Compost Drop-off for Town Residents
Free Composting Drop Now Offered at GB Transfer Station
Great Barrington Appoints New Libraries Director; Reception Planned for 1/20
Great Barrington Appoints New Libraries Director; Reception Planned for 1/20