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Good morning to you Great Barrington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How bright is Great Barrington’s 61,000-light holiday house this year?
  • How Simon’s Rock leaving Great Barrington still benefits local high schoolers
  • How Pittsfield’s 2026 agenda could ripple into Great Barrington’s future

Also on today's calendar: Crescendo's Second Holiday Production: A Tapestry of Traditions: Unraveling the History of Christmas and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Great Barringtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Great Barringtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: A snow shower; windy, colder, with a high of 29 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 28, low: 11.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 29 and low of 16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berkshire County Family Invites You to View Their Holiday Light Show…Over 61,000 Lights (live959.com) — A Great Barrington family is again inviting neighbors to enjoy their massive holiday light display at 93 Brush Hill Road, featuring 61,000 lights and a 30-foot mega tree. The Pevzners run the show nightly from 5–9 p.m., with extended hours during Christmas week, and actively welcome the public to drive by and soak in the festive cheer.
   

• Early college program strengthens as Mount Everett pursues UMass partnership (berkshireeagle.com) — Students in the Southern Berkshire Regional School District are still earning free Bard College credits even after Simon’s Rock vacated its Great Barrington campus and moved to New York, with those credits recognized by Massachusetts. Mount Everett now graduates every student with college credits and is pursuing a new, state-designated early college partnership with UMass Amherst to further expand options for local teens.
   

• After securing fifth term in office, Pittsfield city council Vice President Earl Persip enters 2026 as the top vote getter for the first time (wamc.org) — A Pittsfield councilor outlines his priorities on taxes, public works, schools, and homelessness, and notes that communities like Great Barrington face many of the same struggles. He calls for more regional cooperation across Berkshire County and stronger state support for Western Massachusetts. His comments hint at policy directions that could influence shared services and funding that Great Barrington also relies on.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Finance Sub Committee
    Berkshire Hills SD Great Barrington, MA 01230
    4:45 pm
  • GIRLS-JV BASKETBALL vs Springfield International Charter School
    Monument Mountain Regional HS , 600 Stockbridge Rd , Great Barrington
    5:30 pm
  • School Committee Mtg.
    Berkshire Hills SD Great Barrington, MA 01230
    6:00 pm
  • GIRLS-DIVISION 4 BASKETBALL vs Springfield International Charter School
    Monument Mountain Regional HS , 600 Stockbridge Rd , Great Barrington
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Big Y posted a job opening for Kitchen Clerk in Great Barrington. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Great Barrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Great Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stockbridge

  • Garden Notes: Dec. 10, 2025 (masslive.com)
  • Country Superstar Carrie Underwood Is Coming To Tanglewood In The Berkshires (wgna.com)
  • HGTV said this Berkshires town is a 'favorite' to visit during Christmas. (telegram.com)

West Stockbridge

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