Lauren Molk and John Panzer of Elyse Harney Real Estate offer a spacious three-floor condo near downtown Stockbridge that feels like a free-standing house.
Economic development committee Chairman Steve Picheny wanted an update from town manager Mark Pruhenski on the environmental status of the building and then solicited thoughts from committee members about what uses they thought would suit the empty building.
Kate McCormick, who represents 20 Castle Street LLC and its principal, Tom Borshoff, would not identify the possible buyer of the property because a purchase-and-sales agreement had not yet been signed.
Town officials have said Sterling Suffolk Racecourse would need at least two special permits: One for commercial amusement and another for floodplain protection, and possibly a third for work in the town’s water quality protection overlay district.
The Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire can finally proceed with its plan to build an affordable housing complex at 100 Bridge Street after receiving the go-ahead from the selectboard.
Suffolk needs a change in state law to permit it to hold races in Great Barrington while at the same time allowing it to maintain its simulcasting and betting operations back in East Boston. Racing at the fairgrounds would also require permits from the town.
Clinton Church Restoration awarded National Trust for Historic Preservation grant
Great Barrington -- Clinton Church Restoration Inc. is one of 22 sites and organizations dedicated...
Though a date is not yet confirmed for completion of fountain installations, merchants who are still selling plastic water bottles of 1 liter or less are urged to begin phasing out their supplies.
"I feel like I would like more of guarantee that you can actually move forward with financing it. It doesn't give me a lot of feeling that this could happen."
-- Great Barrington Selectboard member Leigh Davis
The task of hiring a new town clerk will fall to new town manager Mark Pruhenski, who himself was only hired this spring and is currently in his first week on the job.
"I love Great Barrington and it's been a privilege to be here for six years and serve the town," outgoing town manager Jennifer Tabakin said late Thursday afternoon at a farewell party in her honor at 20 Railroad Public House.
Interviews will take place at Town Hall Tuesday, March 26, and Wednesday, March 27. The public is invited. Town residents wishing to submit questions for the candidates must do so no later than Friday, March 22, at 5 p.m.
A convivial atmosphere, friendly staff and bucolic, grassy grounds overlooking a bend in the Housatonic River made the Riverbend Cafe establishment a popular gathering spot for locals and tourists alike.
"I’ve really enjoyed working in Great Barrington -- where I was born and raised -- but the opportunity to take on a management position such as this is a great opportunity."
--- Outgoing Great Barrington Health Director Mark Pruhenski who has taken a job as the Whately (Mass.) Town Administrator.
