By Dave Watkins in News — 07 Oct 2026

Town affirms stance on troubled water utility

Town reaffirms position on Housatonic Water Works. The Town of Great Barrington reaffirmed its position on Housatonic Water Works' financial troubles, days after residents told the Selectboard they fear a shutoff since the utility can't pay a $100,000 bill and is seeking a rate increase, the Berkshire Edge reported.Town of Great Barrington
Bus service to resume full schedule by November. Town Manager Hartsgrove said the South County Connector bus service should return to seven-day operation by early November now that all full-time operator positions have been filled, according to The Berkshire Edge.The Berkshire Edge
BHRSD shows off new Monument Mountain high school. Berkshire Hills Regional School District gave the public a look at the new Monument Mountain Regional High School, highlighting brighter spaces and more efficient building systems, Superintendent Peter Dillon said, per The Berkshire Edge.The Berkshire Edge
Town Hall, Mason Library opened late Wednesday. Great Barrington Town Hall and the Mason Library had a delayed opening Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to a town alert.Town of Great Barrington

Thu, Oct 8, 6:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Thursday evening. The Great Barrington Planning Board meets Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 334 Main St., per the town calendar.Town of Great Barrington
Mon, Oct 12: Town offices closed Monday, Oct. 12. Great Barrington town offices, including Town Hall, will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, the town announced.Town of Great Barrington
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00 p.m.: Flu and Covid clinic set for Oct. 14. The town and the Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative will hold a flu and Covid-19 vaccine clinic Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Claire Teague Senior Center, 917 Main St.Town of Great Barrington
Mon, Oct 19: Special Town Meeting set for Oct. 19. Great Barrington will hold a Special Town Meeting Oct. 19 to consider a funding request from Southern Berkshire Ambulance Service, which provides emergency response across the region, according to a resident letter published by The Berkshire Edge.The Berkshire Edge

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