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Message from Police Chief Paul to the GB Community

As the Chief of Police for the Great Barrington Police Department, I apologize to anyone who was negatively affected by our involvement at... more ››

CIF Committee Recommends $500,000 in Awards to Area Nonprofits

The town's Community Impact Fund Committee has recommended the distribution of the following funds to area nonprofits:·      Railroad... more ››

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GB Opens Applications for Deferred-Payment Home Improvement Loans

The town has opened applications for income-eligible homeowners seeking a deferred payment home repair loan of up to $50,000.The loan is... more ››

Town Clerk Announces 2024 Town Election Openings

The Town Clerk’s office has announced the roster of positions that will appear on the May 14, 2024 Annual Town Election ballot.Anyone... more ››

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TriTown Connector Transit Program Continues with Additional State Funding

The Town of Great Barrington has been awarded more funds from MassDOT for the continuation of the highly successful and low-cost TriTown... more ››

Downtown Parking Time Limits Lifted Through Dec. 31

To support local businesses and encourage downtown visitors, the town has lifted downtown parking time limits through Dec. 31.

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GB's LED Streetlight Swap Brings Energy Efficiency and Savings

The town will save more than $100,000 in the first year following the replacement of 470 streetlights with LED illumination. The swap-out... more ››

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GB Utility Boxes Get Graphic Facelift with HDC Project

Historic scenes and personalities of Great Barrington are now displayed on electric Utility Boxes in the downtown area.

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New Date Dec. 7: Special Meeting Thursday to Address Authority of of Local Health Boards

The Massachusetts Association of Boards of Health meets Thursday, Dec. 7, with the town Selectboard and the town Board of Health to discuss... more ››

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HWW Customers Can Now Apply for $300 Reimbursement for Filtration, Other Costs

Housatonic Water Works customers who have paid for the purchase/installation of water filtration systems, bottled water and laundry-related... more ››

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S&P Renews AAA Bond Rating for GB

The Town of Great Barrington has S&P's AAA bond rating again, which

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Lake Mansfield Road Closes for Construction Starting Nov. 6

The Lake Mansfield project is getting under way, and Lake Mansfield Road will close Monday, Nov. 6 to make way for construction and... more ››

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Town Finalizes Purchase & Sale for Housatonic School

The town has finalized its purchase and sale agreement with the developer of the former Housatonic School.

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'Pesticides & Children's Health' Webinar is Nov. 14

The town hosts a free webinar, “Pesticides and Children’s Health: How Can We Protect Our Community?” on Tuesday, Nov. 14,  7-8:30 p.m., via... more ››

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Winter Overnight Parking Ban is Nov. 15-March 31

The town's winter overnight parking ban will begin Nov. 15 and remain in effect until March 31, between the hours of 1:00  a.m. and 6 a.m.... more ››

Sewer Bills & Abatements due Monday, March 11, 2024

Just a friendly reminder Sewer Bills and Abatements are due by Monday, March 11, 2024.  Sewer Bills were mailed to all sewer customers on... more ››

FY24 Quarter 2 Real Estate & Personal Property Tax bills DUE 11/1/2023

The FY24 Quarter 2 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax bills are DUE Wednesday, 11/1/2023. If you have any questions please call the... more ››

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HWW Plans Hydrant Flushing Oct. 23-31

Housatonic Water Works will be flushing its water distribution system Oct. 23-31.  

Child Care Offered at 10/23 Great Barrington Special Town Meeting

Child care for children 3-8 years will be offered at the Oct. 23 Special Town meeting to vote on a proposed merger of the two South County... more ››

Housatonic Rail Trail to Close for Construction Improvements

The Housatonic Rail Trail south of Main Street will be closed starting this week, to make way for trail improvements that will improve... more ››

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