PPE Donations are being Accepted at Town Hall
The Town of Great Barrington is collecting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help support our local healthcare providers... more ››
Great Barrington Officials Request Relief for Commercial and Residential Tenants
Great Barrington, Mass. (March 26, 2020)- Individual members of the Selectboard and the Town Manager urge local property owners to seek... more ››
Great Barrington Temporarily Suspends Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban
Great Barrington, Mass.
14-Day Quarantine Urged for GB Second Homeowners and Renters Coming from High Risk COVID-19 Regions
The town is urging a 14-day self-quarantine for anyone from a high-risk COVID-19 region who is temporarily relocating to a Great Barrington... more ››
CodeRED, This is Only a Test 3/25 @ Noon
The Town will be testing it's emergency notification system, CodeRed, today at noon. This is only a test and is intended to ensure that... more ››
UPDATE 3/23/20: Status of Libraries & Parks; Code Red Test
The town will conduct a test of the CodeRED emergency alert system on Wednesday, March 25, at 12:00 noon, said Town Manager Mark Pruhenski.
Town Hall Establishes Email for Residents Seeking Non-Emergency Information:
Great Barrington, Mass. (March 20, 2020) – The Town has established an email account dedicated to non-emergency questions and concerns... more ››
UPDATE: Town Buildings Closed to Public; Libraries Offer Drive-Thru Lending; Town Services Available Online, By Phone
Effective immediately, all town buildings and parks equipment will be closed to the public until further notice.
UPDATE 3-17-20: GB COVID-19 RESPONSE
UPDATED March 16, 2020
Today the Town has again updated its policies and procedures to reduce residents’ risk of... more ››
GB Convenes Health and Safety Officials to Form COVID-19 Response Group
Great Barrington health officials, emergency personnel, schools and partner organizations have established a collaborative group to plan... more ››
Tapping Tech to Reduce Language Barriers at Town Hall
If a language barrier makes it hard for residents and visitors to do business at Town Hall, there’s now an app for that.
Great Barrington 2020 Primary Election Results
Curious about the local results of the March 3 Presidential Primary? Attached ... more ››
GBPD Earns 3-Year Re-accreditation from State Commission
The Great Barrington Police Department has received a three-year state re-accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation... more ››
Du Bois Legacy Committee Extends Nominations for 2nd Annual Du Bois Legacy Award
The town’s W.E.B.
Public Hearing on March 12 to Discuss Proposed Zoning Amendments
The Great Barrington Planning Board will hold a public hearing, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Ch. 40A, s. 5, on... more ››
This Weekend with W.E.B. Du Bois: An Enduring Educational Legacy
The Town of Great Barrington and community partners will host a series of events this weekend, Feb. 22-23, to celebrate "W. E. B. Du Bois:... more ››
Select Board, Finance Committee, to Hold 2/18 Joint Meeting on FY2021 Proposed Budget
The town Finance Committee and Select Board will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, Feb.
Free Legal Clinic for Seniors Thursdays at Teague Center
The Claire Teague Senior Center is now hosting a free weekly legal clinic on Thursdays from 11:30-12:30. No appointments required; simply... more ››
Housatonic River Cleanup: Public Meetings Set for Settlement Agreement
There are three informational sessions for you to learn more about the background and the particulars of the settlement agreement related... more ››