Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Sharon Gregory

Sharon Gregory is the former chair of the Great Barrington Finance Committee. For 10 years she was Vice President of Corporate Development and Planning for Iredale Mineral Cosmetics. She is also an artist, and a classical and jazz pianist.

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Housatonic residents petition Gov. Baker for takeover of contaminated village water system

The petition provided a shortened version asking for help to transfer private ownership of Housatonic WaterWorks (HWW) in the township of Housatonic to the Town of Great Barrington, under which Housatonic is governed.

School districts need strategic planning

“Shared services” are not enough. Isn't it time for school districts to cooperate in expanding educational access, opportunity, and quality?

A plan for Housatonic Village revitalization

A vision should address the necessary integration of our two village centers (Great Barrington and Housatonic), the beautification and improved use of a revitalized town center, the reuse of town properties, housing needs, and the creation of an economic development template that would attract community members and investors.

Education needs of high school students require combined school districts

How do we provide the best education for high school students under conditions of rising costs and declining enrollment?

WANTED: Town manager

The Town is at an important inflection point and it is needs to navigate through its next several years carefully with an eye to the future. 

School districts: Time to decide on direction

Ultimately, consolidation delivers broader and more cost-efficient access to student resources with fewer layers of administrative costs.
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