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Deadline 9/30 for Community Impact Fund (CIF) Grants

Community groups and organizations are invited to apply for FY 2023 grants from the town's Community Impact Fund, a town-administered fund... more ››

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Division Street Bridge: Video Update

The Division Street bridge project is moving along, and below are two videos showing progress below.

The time lapse version, the... more ››

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Vote-by-Mail Applications Available for Sept. 6 Primary Election

Registered voters who wish to vote by mail in the Sept. 6 state primary election have until Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. to return their vote-by-mail... more ››

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Housatonic Improvement Committee Seeks One Volunteer to Fill Vacancy

The Housatonic Improvement Committee has a vacancy for one new member, and interested village residents are encouraged to apply.

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Pickleball Anyone? Grove Street Park Now Has Courts

Pickleball enthusiasts now have a place to play their beloved game: a former tennis court at the Grove Street park has been recreated and... more ››

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Road-Stream Crossing Management Plan Available for Review

The Housatonic Valley Association (HVA), in partnership with the Town of Great Barrington, has produced a Road-Stream Crossing Management... more ››

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Joe Aberdale Is GB's New Public Works Superintendent

Joseph A. Aberdale of Housatonic has been named as the new superintendent of the town’s Department of Public Works.Aberdale will oversee... more ››

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Survey: What Do You Think About GB's Public Parks?

The Great Barrington Parks Commission wants to hear from the public about the Town’s parks. A ... more ››

GB Selectboard to Review Housatonic School Bids Aug. 22

The Selectboard, at its meeting Monday, Aug. 22, will... more ››

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GB Selectboard to Open Housatonic School Bids July 20

The Selectboard has received four proposals for the purchase and development of the former Housatonic School, and will open bids at its... more ››

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Town Raises Transfer Station Fees for First Time in 8 Years

For the first time in eight years, the town is increasing its fees for use of the waste transfer station on Route 7.

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Shared HR Director Named for 5 South County Towns

Sophia Bletsos has been named to the position of human resources director for five South County towns.

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Construction Work Begins July 5 in Castle Hill Neighborhood

Beginning July 5, contractors for the Town of Great Barrington will be working in the Castle Hill neighborhood, conducting investigative... more ››

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Watch Your Mail: Great Barrington Tax Bills Being Mailed Soon

Real estate and personal property tax bills for the 2023 fiscal year will arrive in taxpayers’ mailboxes around July 1.

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GBPD Responds to Searles School Structure Fire

At approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, the Great Barrington Fire Department was dispatched for a report of smoke coming from the... more ››

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HWW Hosts Informational Meeting 6/16 via Zoom

Housatonic Water Works will hold an online meeting on Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. on the topic of HWW’s manganese removal pilot study.... more ››

 Outdoor Dining Returns to GB Memorial Day Weekend

Weekend outdoor dining will return to Great Barrington beginning Memorial Day weekend.

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Community Preservation Committee Meets 5/24 Meeting to Review FY2023 Funding Proposals

The town’s Community Preservation Committee hosts a virtual meeting on Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. to review CPA funding recommendations... more ››

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Career Opportunity: Department of Public Works Superintendent

The Town of Great Barrington, MA is seeking an experienced, progressive, and dedicated individual as its next DPW Superintendent/Town... more ››

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