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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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GB Asks HWW to Pay for Bottled Water, Filtration, for Customers Facing Water Quality Issues

The town has requested that Housatonic Water Works cover the cost of bottled water for some of its customers who are experiencing... more ››

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Town Election is Tuesday, May 10: Polls open 8 to 8

The Annual Town Election takes place May 10 at the voting polls in Great Barrington and Housatonic. 

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GB Will Hold Annual Town Meeting Drive-In Style, Again

The Selectboard has voted unanimously to host this year's Annual Town Meeting as a "drive-in" event similar to those in the past two years. 

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GBPD Participating in National Drug Take Back Day Saturday, 4/30

The Great Barrington Police Department is participating in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30.Anyone wishing to safely... more ››

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Growing Better Great Barrington: Study of Local Food System Now Available

Growing Better Great Barrington, a report and action plan to strengthen the town’s local food system, is now complete and available to the... more ››

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Earth Day 2022: GB to Hold Roadside Clean-up Saturday, 4/23

To commemorate Earth Day this year, Great Barrington invites town residents to join in a roadside cleanup on Saturday, April 23, 8 a.m.-... more ››

Burning Season Ends May 1

Town residents wishing to burn yard brush have just a few more weeks to get the job done. May 1 marks the end of the burning season.

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Memorial Day Parade Returns This Year on Monday, May 30

Great Barrington's Memorial Day Parade returns this year to downtown Great Barrington and Housatonic.Presented by Great Barrington's war... more ››

Spring Season Road and Infrastructure Work Begins in April

Spring construction season begins in April with work on new town infrastructure projects, and wor

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Paula Ely Named Superintendent of Great Barrington's Wastewater Treatment Operation

Paula Ely has been promoted to the position of superintendent for the town’s wastewater treatment plant operation.

Ely succeeds... more ››

Short-Term Rental Bylaw: GB Selectboard Holds Public Input Session April 4

The Selectboard will hear public input on the proposed short-term housing rental bylaw during the board's meeting on Monday, April 4, 6 p.m.

Public Auction April 19, 2022

Town Announces Public Auction of Residential Properties 4/19, @12 p.m.

The town will auction off several residentially zoned properties in Great Barrington at noon on April 19 at Town Hall. The

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