Mattress Disposal On Hold at Town Recycling Center
The town has temporarily suspended mattress and box spring disposal at the town recycling center.
Formel’s Auto Salvage Yard Fire Doused by GBFD
Just after 4:30 PM on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, the Great Barrington Fire Department was dispatched to Formel’s Auto Salvage on Van... more ››
'Art Box' Highlights Downtown Historic Sites in GB
Visitors at the intersection of Main Street and Castle Street in downtown Great Barrington can now see Town Hall as it appeared more than... more ››
Early Voting Information for the State's upcoming General Election
The town of Great Barrington will have early in-person voting available for the State General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Housatonic Water Works Flushing/Hydrant Flow Testing Advisory
ANNOUNCEMENT from Housatonic Water Works Click ... more ››
GB Hosts HWW Information Meeting 10/17
The Selectboard will hold a special meeting about ongoing issues with the Housatonic Water Works on Monday, Oct. 17, 4:15 p.m.
As Energy Costs Rise, GB Residents Benefit from Municipal Fixed-Rate for Electricity Supply
The town has finalized a 12-month, fixed-price electricity supply agreement through its municipal power-purchasing program. This fixed rate... more ››
GB Receives $62,500 State Grant for Bus Stop Improvements
Great Barrington has been awarded $62,500 in state funding to improve accessibility at the town’s bus stop locations.
Baker-Polito Climate Change Action Grant Will Launch Lake Mansfield Area Improvements
The town will receive approximately $1 million in state funds to help pay for improvements to the Lake Mansfield Recreation Area.
Trick or Treat! Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30
Halloween Trick or Treat will happen in Great Barrington on Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Town residents are encouraged to participate... more ››
Voter Registration Deadline is 10/29; Vote by Mail Application Deadline is Nov. 1
The voter registration deadline for those wishing to register to vote in the Nov. 8 statewide election is Oct. 29. Vote-by-mail... more ››
DEP to Meet with Board of Health Oct. 6; Public Invited
On Thursday, Oct. 6, the Board of Health's online meeting will include a discussion with representatives from the Western Mass office of... more ››
Great Barrington CPA Applications Due Oct. 28 for FY24 Projects
The Town of Great Barrington will accept applications for FY24 Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant funding in October, with final... more ››
Health Collaborative, CHP, Offering Free Flu Vaccines and Bivalent Covid-19 Boosters
For South County residents seeking flu vaccines and Pfizer Bivalent Covid-19 boosters, the Southern Berkshire Health Collaborative has set ... more ››
Housatonic School’s Aspiring Developers Have Until Sept. 30 to Complete Phase 2 of Bid Process
Two developers seeking to renovate the former Housatonic School have been asked to submit additional project details and documentation for... more ››
GB’s Next Libraries Director: Samara Klein
The town’s next libraries director is Samara Klein, who will oversee operations at the Mason and Ramsdell Libraries.
GB Opens ARPA Grant Application for Local Nonprofits
Great Barrington has opened the application process for local nonprofits seeking grants from American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA) received... more ››
Interested in a Public Safety Career? GBPD Sets Police Officer Exam for Oct. 8
The Great Barrington Police Department will hold a police officer entrance exam for aspiring police officers on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m.... more ››
GB Allows Housatonic Merchants to Sell Single Use Plastic Water Bottles
In an effort to assist Housatonic village residents impacted by water quality issues, the Town of Great Barrington will allow Housatonic... more ››
Interested in Affordable Housing Issues? Join the GB Housing Authority Board
Are you interested in affordable housing issues in our town? Are you interested in making sure our town's affordable housing developments... more ››