This survey of a portion of Great Barrington’s rich catalogue of historic buildings was a significant undertaking for the Historical Commission. It provides the town with the first of a series of reports that provide documentation of sites worthy of preserving and those potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town manager Mark Pruhenski told the audience that such a move might force the town alone to pay the costs of replacement.
The current theme is “Walk into the Future” so that neighbors can remain hopeful knowing preventive measures can be taken to avoid a housing crisis.
Though the vote was unanimous to keep the bridge closed, selectboard Chairman Steve Bannon said the board could always change its mind if there was a groundswell of objections from neighbors.
“The new zone would continue to allow retail and commercial establishments, like the current B-2, but it would also allow for a variety of residential uses.”
— Great Barrington Town Planner Chris Rembold
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