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Winter is Coming: Overnight Parking Ban Starts Nov. 15

Overnight on-street parking rules go into effect starting Nov. 15 through March 30, to make way for winter snow removal. 

Town Seeks Volunteers for Various Town Committees

The Town of Great Barrington is accepting letters of interest from residents/registered voters to fill the following vacancies:

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Town Receives Cultural District Designation from Mass. Cultural Council

State and local officials, business leaders and cultural organization leaders gathered at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Monday to... more ››

Downtown Improvements Receive Boost with $100K State Infrastructure Grant

The Town of Great Barrington has received a $100,000 state grant for completion of infrastructure work to support housing and economic... more ››

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Ramsdell Delivers to Homebound Library Patrons

Ramsdell Library in Housatonic is now offering free neighborhood delivery for home-bound library patrons. Volunteer drivers will make... more ››

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Water Service Concerns? Resources for Residents

The Health Department would like to announce the recommended resources if residents are concerned with the water service in their home.If... more ››

Knob Hill Construction Begins Oct. 9

Contractors for the Town of Great Barrington will begin work on the Knob Hill Road storm drainage improv

Flu Shot Clinic Schedule 2018

Flu Shots Clinics in South County Beginning Oct. 2

Flu vaccine clinics are happening in Great Barrington and surrounding communities beginning Tuesday, Oct. 2, and continuing during the... more ››

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Newly Improved Lake Mansfield Boat Ramp Dedicated

Officials from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, the Town of Great Barrington, a

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Town Seeks Members for W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Committee

The Selectboard is seeking seven interested individuals to serve on the Town of Great Barrington’s W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Committee. The... more ››

Seasonal Water Testing at Town Swimming Spots Has Concluded for the Summer

With the close of the summer beach season, the Town of Great Barrington Health Department will no longer be taking routine water samples

Committee Vacancies: Volunteers Invited to Participate

The Town of Great Barrington is accepting letters of interest from residents/registered voters to fill the following vacancies:Parks... more ››

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Bulky Waste Collection: Oct. 20

Plan ahead to dispose of your residential bulky waste: The Town of Great Barrington will accept bulky waste at the Recycling Center on... more ››

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Great Barrington Pollinator Action Plan: A Healthy Habitat for GB Bees and Others

With a global decline of pollinater species -- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths -- the town's  Agricultural Commission has finalized... more ››

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Senior Center Luncheon Talk: Health Care Proxys

The Claire Teague Senior Center hosts a talk on Thursday, Aug. 23 at noon on the topic of Health Care Proxys, with guest Julie Frost, a... more ››

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Absentee Ballots Available for Sept. 4 Primary Election

Are you off to college? Do you have election week travel plans?

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Drinking Water Resouces for Residents

The Great Barrington Health Department would like to announce the following recommended resources for residents who are concerned with the... more ››

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Reminder: Complete Streets Plan Needs Your Feedback

The town is still seeking input and comments on its draft of the Complete Streets plan, now available for review on the ... more ››

Alice Bubriski Playground - Housatonic Playground

Come explore all the free summer activities offered at Housatonic Playground!

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