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🌱 What could the state’s latest move mean for your Housatonic water bill?

And on the Great Barrington Patch calendar - Mary Verdi presents The Angels Calling Tour

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Good day Great Barrington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What could the state's latest move mean for your Housatonic water bill?
  • Bringing your pet to Sunday's Blessing of the Animals?
  • How did Monument Mountain's freshmen power a dominant home volleyball sweep?

Also on today's calendar: Mary Verdi presents The Angels Calling Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State Attorney General's Office once again steps into Housatonic Water Works dispute (berkshireeagle.com) — Great Barrington's long-running dispute over Housatonic Water Works has escalated, with the state Attorney General's Office now formally intervening in the Department of Public Utilities' process to set a fair purchase price. The outcome will shape future water rates, system upgrades, and a potential town purchase that must ultimately be approved at Great Barrington town meeting.
   

2. First Congregational Church in Great Barrington invites the community and their animal companions to Blessing of the Animals service, Sunday, Sept. 13 (theberkshireedge.com) — This Sunday, Sept. 13, First Congregational Church on Main Street in Great Barrington is inviting you and your pets to an outdoor Blessing of the Animals service at 10:30 a.m. From iguanas to big farm animals, all leashed or crated companions are welcome as Rev. Tadd Allman-Morton leads a community-focused celebration of the bond between people, animals, and nature.
   

3. Roundup: Taconic golf drops a 154 to bounce Ludlow; Pittsfield girls soccer, Greylock volleyball open seasons with wins (berkshireeagle.com) — Monument Mountain's volleyball team gave Great Barrington fans plenty to cheer about Wednesday, sweeping the Rams at home behind standout performances from three freshmen, including setter Reina Park's 25 assists. The wider roundup also covers strong season-opening wins for Taconic golf, Pittsfield girls soccer, and Mount Greylock volleyball, plus McCann Tech's early cross country results.
   

4. Basements, Barns and Bargains: How to shop Berkshire tag and estate sales (theberkshireedge.com) — If you love hunting for bargains around Great Barrington and the Berkshires, this guide breaks down how to navigate local tag and estate sales, from finding listings to timing your visit. It even highlights the Great Barrington Historical Society's multi-vendor sales, where $1 tables and surprise finds—like authentic tapas bowls—await over Columbus Day weekend.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a good home for our male parakeet.
    Comes with cage and stand, feeders, perches, etc. (Nextdoor Christian Hill)
  • I received a package at my home that is not mine.
    It is addressed to Andy Trench in Great Barrington. If you know this person or are expecting this package, please send me a private message. I would… (Nextdoor Great Barrington)
  • Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Customer Service Specialist in Great Barrington. Apply here.
  • Justice Resource Institute posted a job opening for Relief Residential Counselor in Housatonic. 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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