town roads had been denied by the State. Town Administrator Kathe Warden reports that the Town will receive a $114k
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29 Grants Awarded by Cultural Council for Becket Programs and Residents
The Becket Cultural Council has awarded 29 grants totaling $19,000 for 2025. The grants will support a wide range of arts, humanities, and science programming for people of all ages in Becket. Said Council Chair Cathy Terwedow, “Massachusetts is the only state to include cultural-enrichment funds for every town in its annual budget. We’re particularly
SAVE THE DATE!
BECKET COMMUNITY DAY AT CANTERBURY FARMCo-Hosted by Canterbury Farm and The Becket Beat Date: Saturday, March 8thTime: 10:00am-3:00pmLocation: 1986 Fred Snow Rd, BecketPhone: (413) 623-0100 Join your neighbors for a day of cross-country skiing or snow shoeing at the lovely Canterbury Farm. Discounted tickets and equipment rental available to Becket residents. After the winter activities,
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—February 2025
Valentine’s Weekend Cookie Extravaganza Fund RaiserDonations to benefit the Yoked Parish of Becket Community Outreach Emergency FundDate: Saturday, February 15Time: 10am-2pmLocation: Guild Hall / 21 YMCA Rd, Becket Becket Arts Center—So Much to Love & Coffee Bag Art Returns There is something for everyone at the BAC in February. Intro to Improv continues on Tuesdays
Local Community Outreach: The Unity of People Doing Things for Others
makes another phone call, thinks creatively and asks another question in a polite and thoughtful way. This is how the team of volunteers I met with do community outreach in Becket. The neighborly network includes Pastor Bill Mulholland and
Letter from the Editors
As we wrap up the year, we want to take the opportunity to thank our wonderful student intern, Matty Beatty. Matty is a Junior at WRHS and is in their third year with the school newspaper—this year as Junior Editor. They are passionate about their hometown of Becket and particularly interested in music and the
BAC Talent Show Features Performance Art
an event where members of the Arts Center showcase their creative talents such as painting, carving, and much more. The Center has begun to incorporate more musical and performance art into their programing,
DarkSky MA Annual Meeting
Participants from all over Massachusetts convened November 2nd at Becket Town Hall, the westernmost site selected thus far for the event. Dave Johnson, BCC Chair, welcomed members and guests, and introduced James Lowenthal, President of the Massachusetts
Becket Cultural Council Awards $5,500 to Local Groups
our local Select Board, and the Finance Committee for approving the funds for these grants at this year’s Annual Town Meeting. To learn
Steven Rosenthal “SHINEs” Through the Complexities of Medicare for Seniors
time Becket resident and volunteer Steven Rosenthal is ready to help local seniors navigate the Medicare maze, particularly the confusing complexity of annual benefit changes. A state program managed through Elder Services, Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) provides free health