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Are you a Spectrum customer? The 5-Town Cable Advisory Committee needs your input!

Spectrum's 10-year Franchise License Agreement between the towns of Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, Sheffield, and Stockbridge will expire in... more ››

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Seeking Proposals for GB's Summer Concert Series

The Town of Great Barrington Summer Concert Series is planning for the coming season - and we are looking for proposals for both of these... more ››

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CPA Committee Recommends $1.4M in Funding for Community Projects

Affordable housing, historic preservation and recreation resources: these are among the spending recommendations from the town’s Community... more ››

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Great Barrington Planning Board Sets Public Hearings on Proposed Zoning Amendments

The Great Barrington Planning Board will hold public hearings on several zoning bylaw amendments on Thursday, March 10 and 24.Each hearing... 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 ››

The Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) Seeking Public Input

The Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) is seeking public input to validate survey results and trends regarding... more ››

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3/2 Coffee with the Town Manager: Fire Chief Talks About Being a GBFD Volunteer Firefighter

Ever think of becoming a volunteer firefighter? If you live or work in Great Barrington, you might be a prime candidate for the GBFD.

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Winter Overnight Parking Ban: Nov. 15-March 31

 With the town's winter parking ban in effect, residents are reminded that designated off-street parking lots are available. These lots are... more ››

GB Sets March 1 Public Hearing on FY2023 Budget

 Following four budget planning sessions in February, the Selectboard and Finance voted to send the t

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Great Barrington Names Elizabeth Pevzner as GBFD's Newest Certified Firefighter

Elizabeth Pevzner has completed the ProBoard Firefighter Certification program, the final requirement for completing a probationary period... more ››

Nomination Papers for GB Town Election Now Available; Voter Registration Deadline is 4/20

Thinking of running for election to a position in town government? Running for re-election? Do you need to register to vote?

Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) is seeking public input regarding survey results from the Berkshire Microtransit Survey

Request for public comment (02/14/2022)

The Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) is seeking public input to... more ››

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Bus Stop Accessibility Project-Public Input Welcomed

The Town of Great Barrington is applying for a MassDOT Shared Streets grant to upgrade our 27 Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (... more ››

Town Partners with BRPC to Market Housatonic School

The Town has partnered with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to produce a ... more ››

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Fiscal 2023 Budget Presentation

Join the 5th Annual W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Festival & Du Bois Legacy Day Observance

This year’s Festival will honor the spiritual and intellectual homes Dr.

Town Begins FY23 Budget Planning and Virtual Meetings Are Open to All

Interested in learning more about town government?

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2/2/22 Coffee with the Town Manager: The GB Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Town Manager Mark Pruhenski will talk with members of the Great Barrington Affordable Housing... more ››

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Good News for Division Street: Temporary Bridge to Reopen By Summer

If all goes according to plan the Division Street bridge will reopen with a temporary span this summer.The town has requested bids for the... more ››

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