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Zooming with GB: Tech Tips for Joining Town Board Meetings via Zoom

Some town boards are using ZOOM technology for public meetings and hearings. We want to share some tips, tutorials and the handy graphic... more ››

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Great Barrington Extends Late Fee Waiver for Dog Licenses

Great Barrington, Mass.

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Great Barrington Releases Mental Health and Wellness Kit

Great Barrington, MA (April 21, 2020) — In an effort to provide residents with resources during a time of uncertainty, the Town of Great... more ››

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Great Barrington Extends Spring Property Tax Deadline

Great Barrington, MA (April 17, 2020)—The Selectboard, at their April 13th meeting, voted to extend tax payment deadlines and waive late... more ››

Important Information Regarding Your Tax Bill

Under “An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting From COVID-19,” Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020... more ››

Great Barrington Postpones Annual Town Meeting and Election, Until Late June

The Selectboard has voted to postpone the annual town meeting and election until late June, anticipating that social distancing guidelines... more ››

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Great Barrington Closes Gathering Spaces in Parks to Encourage Proper Social Distancing Until At Least May 4th

Great Barrington, Mass. (April 14, 2020)- The Town Parks and Recreation Commission will close all gathering spaces in town parks to the... more ››

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Great Barrington To Enforce Parking Along Route 7 Near Monument Mountain Reservation

Great Barrington, Mass. (April 9, 2020)- The Town will begin enforcement of parking along Route 7 near the Monument Mountain Reservation... more ››

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Great Barrington Affordable Housing Trust Fund & Construct to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance

The Town of Great Barrington’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund is partnering with Construct, Inc. to provide emergency rental assistance to... more ››

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Special Designated Shopping Hours

The Health Department has put together this list of special shopping hours for immune-compromised and senior (60+) shoppers in Great... more ››

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Great Barrington To Discuss Extending Tax Bill Deadlines and Delaying Town Meeting and Local Elections, Will Resume Non-Essential Meetings Virtually

Great Barrington, Mass. (April 3, 2020)- The Selectboard will discuss a number of important topics impacted by the COVID-19 public health... more ››

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2020 Census: Shape Your Furture

Census data is used to extend billions of dollars in funding for hospitals, school lunch programs, Medicaid and resources that are needed... more ››

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Structure Fire Brookside Road Tuesday March 31,2020

At 7:15 this morning the Great Barrington Fire Department was dispatched to 58 Brookside Road for a possible structure fire. The initial... more ››

Great Barrington Develops COVID-19 Resource Guide for Small Business Owners

Great Barrington, Mass. (March 30, 2020)- In an effort to provide support and resources to its small business community, the Town has... more ››

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Great Barrington Steps-up Messaging to Travelers from Outside Berkshire County, Warns Potential Visitors to Shelter-in-Place of Primary Residence:

Great Barrington, Mass. (March 27, 2020)- As recently as Wednesday, the Town was advising those seeking isolation at second homes and short... more ››

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Dog License Deadline Extended to Thursday April 30, 2020

The Town has extended the deadline for dog license registrations for an additional 30 days.  The new deadline will be Thursday April 30,... more ››

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces Travel Guidelines and New Health Care Resources To Support COVID-19 Response

Travel Guidance: Beginning March 27, all travelers arriving to Massachusetts are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days.

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