Monterey

Just a few miles east of Great Barrington but seemingly in a world of its own, Monterey is among the county's most independent-minded communities, oriented toward farming, conservation and environmental causes. The town is holding on to its one-room schoolhouse, even though only about five students are enrolled.   Full Story

Settled: 1739 (first as Township No. 1, then as South Tyringham, part of Tyringham). Incorporated: 1847 (as the town of Monterey). Named: In honor of the U.S. forces who fought at the Battle of Monterrey in the Mexican War. Population: 934 (U.S.   Full Story