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Letter From the Editors

May marks the third anniversary of the Becket Beat. From the get-go the Beat has been a one-hundred-percent volunteer effort that aims to be your source of news for all things Becket. To that end we can always use fresh perspectives and are looking for writers—both on the team and outside writers who want to

Letter from the Editors

The Becket Beat team returns to report on 2026, while honoring the legacies of Tom Lynch and Bill Robinson, whom we lost late last year. Tom was a talented writer and military veteran. Bill led a life dedicated to service and faith in Becket.

Solar/BESS Moratorium Among Articles Passed at March 7th Special Town Meeting

A Special Town Meeting on March 7th addressed solar bylaw amendments, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), road repair funding, and budget amendments. Key approvals included funding for Leonhardt Road reconstruction and a temporary six-month moratorium on certain industrial solar installations. Updated regulations for ADUs were adopted, reflecting state mandates.