Great Barrington brief: Friday, September 25, 2026

Select Board seeks extension on Ramsdell Library state grant after historic preservation objections to demolition plan

Select Board seeks extension on Ramsdell Library state grant after historic preservation objections to demolition plan.

Select Board seeks extension on Ramsdell Library grant. Great Barrington's Select Board met jointly with library trustees after the state historical commission demanded an independent review of plans to demolish part of the historic Ramsdell Library, amid mounting uncertainty over whether the town can afford the project at all.Great Barrington News

Town flags storm risk of rain, wind, outages. Great Barrington officials are monitoring a long-duration coastal storm expected to bring periods of rain and gusty winds to the region, with the possibility of isolated downed tree limbs and power outages.Town of Great Barrington
Monument Mountain hosts Taconic in JV volleyball. Monument Mountain Regional High School hosts Taconic High School in a girls junior varsity volleyball match this afternoon, according to NFHS Network, which is streaming the game live and on demand.NFHS Network

Tue, Sep 29, 6 p.m.: Selectboard, Finance Committee meet Sept. 29. The Great Barrington Selectboard and Finance Committee meet jointly Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 334 Main Street, for their regular session.Town of Great Barrington