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Great Barrington, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Great Barrington! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Pixie Boulangerie suddenly closed its beloved Main Street doors
  • How are Great Barrington’s honeybees coping with a changing climate?
  • How Ramsdell Library is quietly becoming a second home for local teens

Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend at Ethan Allen August 8 & 9 ONLY! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Great Barrington's Pixie Boulangerie closes after nearly five years in business (berkshireeagle.com) — Pixie Boulangerie on Main Street in Great Barrington has closed after nearly five years, with owner Patrizia Barbagallo citing the demands of running the bakery full time. Community notes and signatures now fill the Flying Church storefront windows, reflecting how much locals valued its Italian- and Swiss-inspired breads and pastries. Staff and supporters are also voicing broader worries about the pressures facing small businesses downtown.
   

2. HARVEST REPORT Local honey farmers adapt to a changing climate (theberkshireedge.com) — Honeybees working in and around Great Barrington are under growing stress as climate change brings milder winters, erratic storms, and more pests to local hives. Regional beekeepers describe new strategies—from careful monitoring to habitat restoration and supplemental feeding—and explain how residents can help by planting natives, avoiding pesticides, and buying local honey.
   

3. Ramsdell Library offers hands-on workshops where teens can learn and connect (berkshireeagle.com) — Teens in Great Barrington are finding a low-pressure place to connect and learn practical skills through Ramsdell Library’s free Teen Life Series. Monthly workshops cover hands-on activities like cooking, mending, journaling, and even custom tea blending with local nonprofit ExtraSpecialTeas, helping kids step away from their phones and build confidence. Youth services staff say they’ve watched shy participants gradually open up, shape programming through a Teen Advisory Board, and create a more welcoming space for local youth.
   

4. These 9 Massachusetts Dark Sky Parks Are Made For Late Summer Stargazing (takingthekids.com) — One of Massachusetts’ top late-summer stargazing spots is Monument Mountain right here in Great Barrington, where the open summit offers darker skies than much of eastern and central parts of the state. The guide highlights three short trails, sweeping views toward Mount Greylock and the Catskills, and easy access from U.S. Route 7. It also lists eight other dark-sky parks across the state for night-sky lovers willing to drive farther.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • German Conversation Group
    Bushnell-Sage Library Community Room , 48 Main Street, Sheffield\
    11:00 am
  • TLI Talks and Walks →
    Tanglewood, 297 West St, Lenox
    1:00 pm
  • Digital Training 1:1 Session with Jessi
    Bushnell-Sage Library Library , 48 Main Street, Sheffield, MA
    3:00 pm
  • West Stockbridge Farmers Market →
    Foundry Green, Harris St, West Stockbridge
    3:00 pm
  • Arts & Crafts for Children
    Lee Library Association 100 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238
    3:30 pm
  • The Great Escape →
    The Foundry, 2 Harris St, West Stockbridge
    7:30 pm
  • DANCE PARTY - with DJ SOREN →
    Buttonball Barn, 17 Main St, South Egremont
    7:30 pm

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  • Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for (Overnight) Night Crew Clerk in Great Barrington. Apply here.
  • Petco Health and Wellness posted a job opening for Groomer in Great Barrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Great Barrington here.

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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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