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Not Spam! How to Identify a CodeRED Phone Call from the Town of GB

The town's "CodeRed" alert system, which uses phone,... more ››

Boil Water Order Lifted

Housatonic Water Works Study Update

The second and final presentation by engineers hired by the town to study the Housatonic Water Works system has been postponed until our... more ››

Career Opportunity: Youth Services Technician

Do you enjoy helping children and families?  Do you enjoy connecting young readers with new stories?   Do you have a passion for reading... more ››

Selectboard to Hear Presentation on Evaluation of Water Service in Housatonic

On Monday evening July 12th, at 6:00 PM, the Selectboard will hear the first of two presentations by engineers hired by the town to... more ››

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GBFD Earns State Approval to Expand EMS Response Services

The Great Barrington Fire Department has earned state approval to expand its emergency medical response and life-saving interventions.

Lake Mansfield is open!

LAKE MANSFIELD IS OPEN TODAY.

Watch Your Mail: First Quarter Tax Bills for FY22

Town property owners can watch for their first quarter FY22 real estate tax bills in early July, with payments due by Aug.

Great Barrington Opens Applications for Community Impact Funding

Applications are now being accepted for grants from the town’s Community Impact Fund.

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GB Parks Department Announces Summer Staffing Schedule

Beginning this month town parks will have recreational staffing and lifeguards will oversee swimming at Lake Mansfield.

Great Barrington Concert Series 2021 Schedule

The Great Barrington Concert Series are free concerts held on Wednesdays and Fridays in the Gazebo behind Town Hall.  
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Seeking Southern Berkshire Residents for the Recently Created Trust Policy Committee

The Town is seeking 7-members, from Southern Berkshire Towns, to serve on the newly forming ... more ››

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Deputy Fire Chief Hall Retires After 38 Years

Deputy Fire Chief Steve Hall has retired after 38 years of service with the town of Great Barrington. For the past 20 years, he served as... more ››

**Great Barrington Annual Town Meeting Resources**

Below are links to all the relavant information about Great Barrington's Annual Town Meeting on Monday, June 7th.  The meeting will be held... more ››

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3-Part Time Circulation Technician Openings

Do you enjoy helping people?  Do you enjoy connecting people with information?  Do you have a passion for reading?  The Town of Great... more ››

Annual Town Meeting Reminder

GB Town Meeting Offers Free Transportation; No Child Care This Year

Town residents in need of free round-trip transportation to the Annual Town Meeting, on Monday, June 7 (and Thursday, June 10 if needed)... more ››

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Lake Mansfield: Here's the Design for Lake Area Improvements

The Lake Mansfield Task Force plan for a recreational pathway and other lake area improvements is coming to fruition.

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June 7th & 10th (if needed) Annual Town Meeting: Preview GB's FY22 Spending Plan and Warrant

If the town’s proposed FY22 budget gets a green light at the Annual Town Meeting, town property will see the lowest property tax increase... more ››

2021 Annual Town Meeting Map

Attached is the layout for the outdoor Annual Town Meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Monument Mountain Regional... more ››

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