'Green Burials' Now Permitted in Great Barrington
Great Barrington will join 18 cities and towns in Massachusetts that now permit “green burial,” the practice of burial within a... more ››
Special Town Meeting Warrant
Due to the nature of the document (the length, and complexity), it is only available via PDF download.
Special Town Meeting on 9/15 to Focus on Housing-Focused Zoning Changes, Limits on Marijuana Establishments and More
A Special Town Meeting on Sept. 15 will consider a variety of zoning bylaw changes, switching to a quarterly property tax payment system... more ››
Town Extends Suspension of Plastic Water Bottle Sales Ban Through 9/30
The town is once again extending its suspension of the ban on plastic water bottle sales through Sept.
Meet Officer Beko: The GBPD's Newest Addition
For an infant, Beko is a very busy boy.
GB Cancels Outdoor Concert Series at Gazebo
The Town has suspended its live, free summer concert series at the Town Hall gazebo bandstand.
Leash Up, Pick Up: Town Stepping Up Enforcement of Leash Laws and Dog Waste Violations
Dog owners who don’t leash up their dogs, or pick up their dog waste, are warned that the town is stepping up enforcement of dog-related... more ››
Seeking Community Members to Serve on the Police Chief Recruitment Committee
The Town Manager is seeking 5-7 community members to serve on a “Police Chief Recruitment Committee”. The committee will be responsible for... more ››
GB Invites the Business Community to another Virtual Coffee Conversation With the Town Manager
Great Barrington, MA (August 13, 2020) - The Great Barrington Town Manager’s Office is pleased to announce another virtual coffee chat with... more ››
Early Voting is Underway; Apply to Vote by Mail by Aug. 26, or Vote Early in Person Aug. 22-28
Early voting by mail, and in person, are now under way for the Sept. 1, 2020 state primary election in Massachusetts, and town residents... more ››
Housatonic Water Works Informational Meeting- August 13, 2020 at 6 PM
COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Massachusetts travel guidelines, which apply to visitors and returning state residents, are being periodically updated, and can be found... more ››
Town Receives $70,000 to Help Pay for COVID-related Outdoor Space Uses on Railroad Street
Transforming downtown streets and sidewalks to help local businesses during COVID-19 carries a cost – and the state has stepped in with... more ››
Renga Around the Community: @GBLabs Announces First GB Pandemic Poetry Expansion
Great Barrington, MA (July 31, 2020) - Encouraged by the large number of responses received for its GB Pandemic Poetry Project, @GBLabs is... more ››
We Brew it for You: GB Invites the Business Community to a Virtual Coffee Conversation With the Town Manager
Great Barrington, MA (July 31, 2020) - As life in town begins to return to normal, many questions and uncertainties remain, especially... more ››
Running the Town: @GBLabs Announces Launch of “Run 91.01” Initiative to Support VIM and NAACP
Great Barrington, MA (July 28, 2020) - In light of recent national and international events, the Town of Great Barrington’s research and... more ››
"It's Time for us to Get Back Out There": @GBLabs Announces Launch of "The Great 8."
Great Barrington, MA (July 28, 2020) - As Great Barrington begins to reopen, residents are eager to re-engage with their community safely.... more ››
Reusable Shopping Bags: They’re Back!
If you haven’t done so already, you can now bring your reusable grocery bags back to the store.
Words With the Power to Heal: Great Barrington Announces Launch of GB Pandemic Poetry Project
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Great Barrington Sets Special Town Meeting for Sept. 15
The Selectboard has voted to set a Special Town Meeting date of Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.