The Becket Beat is published by a group of Becket residents who see the need for a way to reach out to their neighbors; build community; share resources and events; post town updates; support local businesses and innovative endeavors; and most of all, celebrate the unique character of Becket and its residents. In short, it aims to keep the local public informed and connected.
unfortunately, the ground was bare of snow, but the Becket Beat/Canterbury Farm Community Day on March 9th was a huge success. Instead of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, guided hikes were offered at 11am and 1pm by Dave Bacon, who shared his knowledge of the trails and trees.
He owned the Sherwood Shoppe at the time and used to plow our driveway. When Fred would plow, being around one or two years
with opportunities for personal growth for boys as well as girls. Involvement in sports can increase confidence and self-esteem, boost mental health, and improve physical wellness, fitness, and social skills. While traditionally there has been a legacy
Local Efforts Raise $4,700 for Fuel/Emergency FundThe Yoked Parish of Becket extends their thanks to the community for its generous support of the recent Valentine Cookie Sale to benefit the Fuel/Emergency Fund of the Yoked Parish. The cookie sale along with the Labor Day Chicken BBQ event raised $4,700 that will be used to help
the Becket Beat honors Hannah Conant Tracy Cutler, M.D. A celebrated leader of the abolitionist, temperance, and women’s suffrage movements, author, physician, wife and mother, she lectured with Susan B. Anthony, sought advice from Abraham Lincoln, and served as president of the Ohio Women’s Rights Association.
Co-Hosted by Canterbury Farm and The Becket Beat Saturday March 9th, 10:00am-3:00pm1986 Fred Snow Rd, Becket, MA 01223Phone: (413) 623-0100 Join your neighbors for a day of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking (if the snow doesn’t cooperate) at the lovely Canterbury Farm. FREE day passes and discounted equipment rental will be available to Becket residents.
Town Clerk In 2024 all Becket registered voters will have five opportunities to cast ballots for local, state or federal elections. Below is a list of the dates, times and locations for voting. Four elections will be held at Becket Town Hall. The Becket Annual Town Meeting takes place at the Becket
and moderate-income owner-occupieddwellings in Becket. Becket will partner with Dalton in applying for a $1 million grant to beadministered by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC). The rehabilitation projects considered under
a group of Becket neighbors has begun an effort to preserve our nighttime dark skies by adopting practices to prevent light pollution. There are multiple reasons for this interest. Reportedly, light pollution may have detrimental effects on our health, safety, and the wildlife around
Town Clerk By now each household in Becket should have received by mail the 2024 Town Census – officially referred to as the Annual Street Listing. The Town Census is required by state law and serves many important purposes for Becket. Each town/city in Massachusetts is required to maintain up-to-date residential street