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Your Vote Counts: Tuesday, June 30 is the Annual Town Election; Polls Open 11 a.m.- 6 p.m

The Annual Town Election is Tuesday, June 30, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. at the town’s two voting locations.View the ballot ... more ››

GB Voters Urged to Return Thursday for Continuation of Annual Town Meeting

Great Barrington voters are asked to return to a continuation of the Annual Town Meeting on Thursday at

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Railroad Street Will Be Narrowed Beginning this Weekend for Expanded Outdoor Dining in Summer

To expand outdoor seating for downtown eateries after a months-long shutdown, the town will narrow the travel lane on Railroad Street from... more ››

Vacancies on the Historic District Commission

The Town of Great Barrington is accepting letters of interest from residents to fill vacancies on the... more ››

Annual Town Meeting Map

Town Meeting Warrant- June 22, 2020

FY' 21 Proposed Budget

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Early Voting Applications Now Available

Early voting by mail for the town’s June 30 Annual Town Election is now under way. Town residents are urged to take part by requesting an... more ››

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Lake Mansfield and Housatonic Playground Guidelines and Hours

Lake Mansfield will open this Saturday, June 13 with summer staffing, and the Housatonic Playground will be staffed beginning July 6.... more ››

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Town Seeks to Streamline “Wave Parade” Plans with Application Process

In an effort to streamline periodic celebratory “wave parades,” the town has created an ... more ››

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GB Libraries Begin Curbside Pickup Friday, June 5

On Friday, June 5, feeding your reading needs gets easier as Great Barrington Libraries will offer curbside pickup for books and other... more ››

Housatonic Improvement Committee to Hold First Meeting Tuesday, June 2

The Housatonic Improvement Committee’s kickoff meeting will take place Tuesday, June

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Town Extends Suspension of Plastic Water Bottle Sales Ban Through 8/31; Public Water Stations to Remain Closed

The town is again extending its suspension of the ban on plastic water bottle sales through August 31, 2020, due to the

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Small Business Technical Assistance Needs Survey

The Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire (CDCSB) is applying for funding to provide free, professional technical assistance... more ››

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Career Opportunity: Highway/Facilities Superintendent

The Town of Great Barrington, MA seeks an experienced, strong, and charismatic leader to fill the position of Highway/Facilities... more ››

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Town Partially Reopens Parks, with Safety Guidelines, as State Begins Phase 1 Reopening

As the state gradually eases its shutdown in coming weeks, town parks are reopening for passive recreation but playground equipment remains... more ››

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No Public Memorial Day Events Due to COVID-19

The Town of Great Barrington will not hold any events on Memorial Day in the Village of Housatonic and the Town of Great Barrington on... more ››

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