Town of
Great Barrington
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-528-1619
Town Manager:
Mark PruhenskiSelect Board:
Stephen Bannon
Leigh Davis
Ben Elliott
Eric Gabriel
Garfield Reed
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024determined by Board of Selectmen after March 1
Municipal Election:
May 14, 2024May, date determined by Selectmen
Demographics
| Population | 7,164 | |
| Population Density | 160 | |
| Registered Voters | 4,897 | |
| Income Per Capita | $45,947 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $243,042 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 72.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $431,600 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,055 | |
| Total Households | 2,987 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.10 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.07 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $14.07 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $70,487,048 | |
| Total Expenditures | $30,377,689 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $26,181,608 | |
| State Aid | $1,350,377 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,037,179 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,012 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Widely known as the commercial epicenter of the Southern Berkshires, Great Barrington is a service centre for recreational areas, and its Main Street was the first in the U.S. to have electric lights.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,761 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Berkshire | |
| Area | 44.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 95.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Berkshire Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Richard Neal
Mass. Senate
Paul Mark
Mass. House
William Pignatelli