and Becket is no exception. Art exhibits, dance, and performances abound, and our local music venues are picking up the tempo with no shortage of talent. Let’s travel up Route 8 to visit a few! Most everyone knows Papa Bob’s is “where friends
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Letter From the Editors
The Becket Beat has been a charmed publication. We often shake our heads in wonder at how everything has fallen into place – and how we’ve managed to sustain it for over three years. One of the key reasons for that success has been our beloved and admired writer, Marilyn Fish. Many of you have
Memorial Day Parade Photos
Thank you to Todd Maisel and Art Alpert for these photos from the 2025 Becket Memorial Day parade.
Berkshire County Turtle Rescue
and many perhaps have even gotten out of their car to accompany the critter on its crossing to make sure other vehicles do not hit it. But what happens when
Parks and Recreation Summer Activities All Around Town
publicized things to do during the summer – from overnight camps to the wealth of music, art and other cultural opportunities at local venues. Here at the Beat we also want to make sure that residents know about, and have
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—July 2025
Becket Arts Center – Singing, Dancing, Music & More This Summer Things are heating up at the Becket Arts Center this July and there’s something for everyone to enjoy! The talented Paula Langton hosts “The Art of Voice” a weekly community summer sing-along on Wednesdays from 4-6, Creative Modern Dance returns on Fridays from 10-11
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—August 2024
FAMILY FUN DAYAugust 10th 10am-3pmBecket Federated ChurchVendors, kids activities, bake sale, raffle baskets, water slide, hamburgers and hot dogs for sale. An amazing D.J. and more. Raffle calendars $5 ea. to raise money for the Food Pantry. Contact Laurel Burgwardt at (413) 464-6169 for more information. Yoked Parish of Becket Holds Annual Chicken BBQThe Yoked
Becket Welcomes Summer People
Becket’s year-round population swells as hundreds of urban and suburban dwellers who own or rent vacation homes arrive in town. Despite what we may think, this is not a 21st century phenomenon. On June 11, 1878, the Hinsdale Cornet Band paraded merrily down Becket’s main street playing popular music
What’s to Eat Around Town?
There is both indoor and outdoor umbrellaed seating. See their Facebook page for all the details. Dream Away Lodge: If you hadn’t already heard, former chef Amy Loveless has
The Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market: Bridging the Gap Between Consumers and Local Farmers
breads, meats, dairy products and honey) at fair prices, then stop by the Becket Town Pavilion (next to Town Hall) from 3:30pm to 6:00pm on Fridays from June 28th through October 18th. The Berkshire Mobile