the Sherwood Shoppe, or the Mobile Farmers Market lately, you may have noticed something new among the local offerings—beautifully cultivated mushrooms grown right here in town. Behind these earthy treasures is Shane Johnson, a familiar name in Becket for his carpentry business, Shane’s
Author: DaveLab
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—November 2025
First Congregational Church of Becket Holiday Pie Sale & Craft Sale Saturday, November 15, 9am-3pmCongregational Church Guild Hall, YMCA Road Proceeds to benefit the“Save the Bell” Building Fund Crafts from local artisans. Pies are $15 each. Varieties include: To order, call 413-623-8300 or 413-623-6455. Certified Organic Blueberries donated by MOUNTAIN PASTURE FARM, Becket, Massachusetts. Becket
Becket Emergency Program Faces Funding Shortfall as Winter Nears
a Becket man with serious medical issues was in his home without food or water, and he had no way to get his wheelchair in and out of his house. He called the Community Emergency Outreach Program (CEOP) to ask for help. Immediately, volunteers responded with food and water and
Special Town Meeting Results
Washington School drew lighter attendance than the Annual Meeting. With just six articles on the warrant, the meeting lasted about an hour. The results were as follows: Article 1 Conservation Commission Membership Change: Passed unanimously Article 2 Financial Transfers:
State-Sponsored Medicare Enrollment Guidance for Seniors
the SHINE program provides free health insurance information, counseling, and assistance to people who are Medicare-eligible. Becket resident and local SHINE representative Steve Rosenthal will be conducting an information session
School Updates
Reiss On a beautiful fall morning, with the Becket-Washington School alive with the sounds and sights of children learning, I had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Michael Henault and Mr. Aaron Robb, the new Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, respectively. They have both been in their new positions since July 1, 2025. Prior
Solar Development Applications in Becket
and with the growing realization that we need to move away from our dependence on fossil fuels, many communities are evaluating alternative clean energy sources such as wind and solar. In fact, Becket already had a sizable solar array installed a few years ago and tied
Real Estate Taxes Explained
the one most confusing is often real estate taxes. Not only does the tax rate change every year but so can the imputed value of the house. The tax rate calculation in Becket is determined in the months after the town budget is approved
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—October 2025
Annual Harvest Turkey Dinner Fundraiser Saturday, October 4th at the Congregational Church Guild Hall, YMCA Road Menu: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, butternut squash, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, and apple crisp with real whipped cream for dessert Price: $18; free for children under 12 Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, and takeout
An Ode to My Becket Teachers
where I was thrust into a world of new ideas. Did I fancy poetry? I did