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Great Barrington, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Great Barrington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Great Barrington belongs on your must‑visit list for 2026.
- Who’s now steering Great Barrington’s beloved Triplex Cinema board?
- How Fairview’s renovations will change your drive and visit this summer
Also on today's calendar: Berkshire Native Jordan Loder – Homecoming Concert - with Jurian Hughes and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 48.
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Massachusetts's Most Charming Walkable Town Deserves A Spot On Your 2026 Calendar (takingthekids.com) — Planning your 2026 weekends just got easier: this piece lays out why Great Barrington’s walkable downtown, Mahaiwe theater, Monument Mountain hikes, and Housatonic River Walk make the town a year‑round destination. From farm‑to‑table restaurants and indie shops to Ski Butternut and the farmers market, it highlights how much you can do without ever leaving Great Barrington. 
2. Triplex Cinema announces board appointments (berkshireeagle.com) — Leadership at Great Barrington’s Triplex Cinema is set for the coming year, with Gail Lansky staying on as president and several familiar board members continuing their roles. Emmy-nominated director Matthew Penn steps up as co-vice president, and media executive Peter Tarshis joins the board. These appointments shape how the beloved downtown cinema will be guided going forward.
3. Big Doings at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington Including National Recognition (wsbs.com) — Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington has been named a top 20 critical access hospital nationwide and is in the middle of a major renovation. Emergency, imaging, and surgical areas are being upgraded, but all services remain fully available. Drivers should note new entrance routes and the closure of the old east-side access road connecting the main lot to Lewis Avenue.
4. Great Barrington municipal election results: Proposition 2½ override defeated at polls (theberkshireedge.com) — Great Barrington voters rejected a proposed $2 million Proposition 2½ tax override for the FY2027 operating budget, with 631 voting no and 397 yes. The unofficial municipal election results also confirm winners for Selectboard, Town Moderator, Finance Committee, Library Trustees, Planning Board, and other key local offices that will shape town decisions ahead.
5. Caroline Fidanza takes over Dream Away Lodge kitchen with creative seasonal fare (berkshireeagle.com) — A well-known Brooklyn chef is taking over the kitchen at the Dream Away Lodge in Becket, bringing a seasonal, farm-to-table menu to the Berkshires. She already knows the area from visiting Prairie Whale in Great Barrington, and plans approachable, creative dishes that match the lodge’s laid-back, music-filled vibe. Expect simple, flavorful plates that highlight local agriculture all season long.
📸 Around Great Barrington
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Upcoming Events in
Great Barrington
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★ Featured events ★
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Berkshire Native Jordan Loder – Homecoming Concert - with Jurian Hughes →
Better Yoga Berkshires, 40 Railroad St, Great Barrington
7:00 pm -
Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker St, Lenox
6:00 pm
Friday May 15
Sunday May 17
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Other local events
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Varsity Lacrosse @ Wahconah Regional High School
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
6:00 pm -
NHS in student center
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
7:30 am -
VARSITY SOFTBALL-HS vs Westfield Technical Academy
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
5:30 pm -
Red Cross CPR Certifications at Berkshire South →
Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Rd, Great Barrington
6:00 pm -
Aston Magna in Newton →
Aston Magna Music Festival, 390 Main St, Great Barrington
6:00 pm -
Paint ‘n Sip →
Art in the Berkshires, 8 Castle St, Great Barrington
6:00 pm -
Spring Concert
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
7:00 pm -
Great Barrington Farmers’ Market →
Great Barrington Farmer's Market, Church St, Great Barrington
9:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
📣 Great Barrington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Varsity Baseball HFBUA @ Belchertown High School
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
4:00 pm -
Boys JV Baseball @ Belchertown High School
Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington, MA 01230
4:00 pm -
Boys Varsity Tennis - Team vs Pittsfield High School
Monument Mtn. Regional HS Great Barrington, MA 01230
4:30 pm -
Girls Varsity Tennis - Team vs Pittsfield High School
Monument Mtn. Regional HS Great Barrington, MA 01230
4:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
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- Cumberland Farms posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Great Barrington. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member $16.50 starting pay (Full-time KEY SHIFTS) in Great Barrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Great Barrington here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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