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Great Barrington, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Great Barrington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Great Barrington sewer bills are likely to keep climbing
- How new Great Barrington housing projects could reshape affordability on your street
- What led to a murder arraignment in Great Barrington District Court?
Also on today's calendar: Missa Gaia: Celebrating our World through Song and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 53. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Berkshire County wastewater sludge travels hours for disposal. Officials say costs will only rise (berkshireeagle.com) — Great Barrington’s wastewater plant is facing rising sludge disposal costs as PFAS concerns shrink landfill and incinerator options, likely pushing local sewer bills higher over time. The town currently ships sludge to an incinerator in Connecticut, but capacity limits and possible shutdowns could force longer hauls and higher fees, mirroring similar pressures across Berkshire County. 
2. County Organizations Take Diverse, Incremental Solutions to Affordable Housing (iberkshires.com) — Several major affordable housing efforts are reshaping where and how people can live in Great Barrington, from Windrush Commons and the Bently Apartments to preserved units on Main Street and the converted Thornewood Inn on Route 7. Local nonprofits like CDCSB and Construct, based in town, are expanding options but say demand and waiting lists still far outpace the new supply.
3. Sheffield Man, Cole Bushnell, Arraigned on Murder Charge in Great Barrington (live959.com) — A Sheffield man has been charged with murder and arraigned in Great Barrington District Court following the discovery of a body at a home in Ashley Falls. State and local police from Massachusetts and Connecticut are still in the early stages of investigating what happened and why, with more details expected as the case develops.
4. ZÉMIRE ET AZOR to Open Berkshire Opera Festival's Inaugural Resident Artist Program (broadwayworld.com) — Opera lovers in Great Barrington can look forward to Berkshire Opera Festival bringing Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on August 22, 25, and 28. The season also features a Resident Artist Program culminating in a rare staging of “Zémire et Azor” in nearby Chatham, New York, with emerging singers in leading roles.
📸 Around Great Barrington
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Upcoming Events in
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Tennis banquet in cafeteria
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Assemble in Gymnasium (with cap and gowns)
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Class of 2026 Prom (Brian Leslie)
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Supt's Eval and Adv.
Berkshire Hills SD In Person / Virtual , https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88112628260?pwd=
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School Committee Mtg.
Berkshire Hills SD Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Junior Awards Ceremony
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Track banquet in the cafeteria
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
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NHS in student center
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Missa Gaia: Celebrating our World through Song →
Saint James Place, 352 Main St, Great Barrington
4:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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Sunday June 14
📣 Great Barrington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Gathering at French Park
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Tennis banquet in cafeteria
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
6:00 pm -
Assemble in Gymnasium (with cap and gowns)
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
8:30 am -
Supt's Eval and Adv.
Berkshire Hills SD In Person / Virtual , https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88112628260?pwd=
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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Ok Great Barrington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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