The Select Board has directed the Town Administrator to establish an Ad Hoc Buildings Committee of five-to-seven volunteers who will work together to establish a vision for the Town’s future municipal building needs. The Committee’s work will include a review of existing municipally owned buildings, establishing a list of the Town’s needs, a review of
Author: DaveLab
The Becket Truant School Experiment
right? Actually, wrong. It was only in 1852 that Massachusetts began to regulate school terms and make attendance compulsory. A new law intended to give youngsters a basic education and keep them off the streets provided that children
On Our Doorstep: Upper Housatonic Valley National Area Heritage Walks
hikes and even one bicycle tour throughout Berkshire County and northwestern Connecticut surrounding the Housatonic River Valley. There’s virtually something for
Becket Summer Scenes
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Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—September 2024
Two Associate Pastors Ordained Come celebrate the ordination of Associate Pastor Kathleen Vseteeka and Associate Pastor Linda Shaw at the Becket Federated Church (3381 Main St.) on Sunday, September 8, 3pm. There will be a ceremony by Pastor William Mulholland with a reception to follow at Parish House. Please RSVP to Nina at 413-297-2673 /
The Day I Discovered the Beautiful Becket Town Beach
Like many once-in-a-while, citified visitors, we bought into an association with its own lake. Consequently, we never knew Becket had a beach and picnic area for residents. But last year, we moved from weekenders to
Safety First
so does the traffic. New speed-warning signs have been placed on some of the Town’s busiest routes that carry commuters, commercial vehicles and locals: Route 8 at the pedestrian crossing to and from the beach at Shaw Pond/Mountain Grove, two locations on Yokum Pond Road and on
OBITUARY: Herbert “Sonny” Nelson
Herbert “Sonny” Nelson, 93, of Beach Road in Becket, passed peacefully from this life Thursday, June 27, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. To see the full obituary or if you would like to leave a message of condolence or share pictures with the family, please visit www.kellyfuneralhome.net
Voting Reminder for the State Primaries on September 3rd
Don’t miss your chance to vote. A key seat for Becket and Berkshire County residents is up for grabs in the Democratic primary election scheduled for Tuesday, September 3rd. The Third Berkshire District seat of the State House of Representatives is open for the first time in many years, since incumbent Smitty Pignatelli has opted
Lara Tupper: One Singular Sensation
Maine, less than 300 miles from Becket, Massachusetts, she traveled halfway around the world over a period of several decades before arriving on our doorstep. During the process she evolved from a talented small-town girl into a well-known Berkshire author, teacher, and vocalist. The only