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10/28/20: Virtual Coffee with the Town Manager

Town Manager Mark Pruhenski will hold his next “Virtual Coffee” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:00-11:00 a.m., via... more ››

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Early Voting is Now Under Way; 10/24 is Voter Registration Deadline

How and when will you vote in the 2020 Presidential Election? Do you still need to register to vote?

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Town Rejects Affiliation with 'Great Barrington Declaration'

For months, the town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts has strived to be a COVID-safe community. But this hard work is now challenged by... more ››

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10/14: Virtual Coffee With the Town Manager

Town Manager Mark Pruhenski will hold another “Virtual Coffee” tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,... more ››

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GB Sets Trick or Treat for 10/31, 5:30-7:30

Halloween Trick or Treat will take place in Great Barrington, including Housatonic Village, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m., for Great... more ››

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Senior Ride Program Recruiting Dispatchers; Grocery Shoppers Also Needed

The town is recruiting dispatchers for the town's new senior transit program. And grocery shoppers are also needed to do shop for, or... more ››

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GB Police: Reward for Info in Church Hate Crime Incident

The Great Barrington Police Department is offering a cash reward for credible and helpful information that leads to solving a recent hate... more ››

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GB Announces Winter Parking Changes for Shopping Season and Winter Months

The coming winter months bring changes to parking regulations in downtown Great Barrington.From Nov. 26-Dec. 31, the town will suspend... more ››

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GB Ride Service Begins Oct. 1 for Seniors and Residents with Disabilities

With Southern Berkshire Elderly Transportation ending service as of Oct. 1 the Claire Teague Senior Center will be arranging ride services... more ››

Police Investigating Church Graffiti Incident as Hate Crime

Great Barrington Police are investigating an anti-Semitic graffiti incident at a downtown church as a hate crime.Police were alerted on... more ››

GB, Muliticultural BRIDGE Collaborate on Climate Action with Diverse Communities

Great Barrington and Multicultural BRIDGE are teaming up with a program to broaden climate action ou

GBPD Welcomes Three New Officers

The Great Barrington Police Department welcomes three new officers who recently graduated from the Reading Police Academy. Officers Connor... more ››

Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant to Town Manager/Selectboard

The Town of Great Barrington is seeking a qualified Administrative Assistant to work in the Office of the Town Manager/Selectboard. 

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Great Barrington PD's Therapy Dog, Officer Beko, to be Sworn in 9/25, 2 p.m.

The Great Barrington Police Department is holding a "swearing in" ceremony for its new therapy dog, Officer Beko (@k9bekogbpd) on Friday,... more ››

Cannabis Revenue for GB: Committee Named to Recommend Fund Distribution

How should the town spend nearly $200,000 in revenue in community impact funds generated by local cannabis sales?

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Police Chief Recruitment Committee Formed in Great Barrington

The Town has formed a Police Chief Search Committee to review applicants  and recommend final candidates for the position.

Community Preservation Application Process is Now Open; Step 1 Deadline is Oct. 2

The Town is now accepting applications for FY22 Community Preservation Act grants funding.

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Town Establishing Senior Transit Services as SBETC Closes Operation on 9/30

Great Barrington will establish its own town-operated senior transportation service on or about Oct. 1, to replace the Southern Berkshire... more ››

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September 15th Special Town Meeting Essential Information Page for Voters

During the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, held in June, officials passed over warrant articles to conduct essential business only with the... more ››

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Housatonic Community Center, GBPD and Town Hall Targeted for Energy Efficiencies with State Grant

A $163,725 state grant will fund energy improvements at the Housatonic Community Center, Town Hall and the Great Barrington Police... more ››

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