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Oct 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Great Barrington Planning Board Meeting
The board held a public hearing concerning a proposed zoning amendment to remove the existing 45-room limit on newly constructed hotels and motels. Key topics included the potential for economic growth and tax revenue, the rationale behind the zoning change, and discussions regarding the necessity of the amendment's current timeline. The board also reviewed the existing permitting and design review processes that would remain in place for hotel developments.
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Great Barrington Selectboard Selectboard Meeting
The meeting focused on the potential declaration of a local emergency concerning the Housatonic Water Works drinking water supply. The board discussed the pros, cons, and implications of such a declaration, emphasizing it as a precautionary step to coordinate municipal, state, and federal resources, and to strengthen preparedness for potential service interruptions. The discussion covered legal and financial considerations, the importance of interagency coordination, and the roles of the Board of Health and other stakeholders. It was clarified that the declaration would not transfer ownership or operations of the utility but would support the town's position for future federal grant opportunities and long-term planning.
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Great Barrington Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The meeting included reports from the building committee regarding historical preservation efforts and interactions with the Massachusetts Historic Commission. Key topics discussed included a grant opportunity for a roving archivist, the legal ownership of historical archives, the status of the building renovation project, and the necessity for continued negotiations and cooperation among town entities and historical commissions.
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Great Barrington Community Preservation Committee Meeting
The committee discussed several items, including a staff change notification regarding a representative from the Historic Commission, the finalization of the Community Preservation Act Plan and its funding priorities, and updates on various funded projects such as housing units at Marble Block, the Cove roof project, historic commission surveys, and the 3-Mile Hill Trail and Elmwood Cemetery projects. The committee also reviewed a status update on a grant to the CDC for the Bridge Street site, and received a report on the Affordable Housing Trust's programs, including housing stabilization, down payment assistance, and affordable housing development.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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