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.
I first noticed it in early June. Mis-colored, crinkly leaves on the beech trees encircling our backyard. When I started noticing the same odd-colored leaves on trees throughout Becket, I knew I had to look it up. Sure enough. It’s a thing. A really bad thing.
Becket Beat WRHS Student Intern It won’t be long before snow arrives, and many of us look forward to strapping on a pair of skis to enjoy all the season has to offer. Alpine and Nordic (pictured above) are two different types of skiing, each well-suited to winter in the Berkshires and
or in other words, age in place. The short answer to whether that is a viable option is it depends. Massachusetts and Berkshire County have a robust structure and range of services for our elderly and disabled population. Yet
a not-to-be missed free event sponsored by the Becket Police Association, will be held at the Becket Chimney Corners Dining Hall, 748 Hamilton Road on Sunday, December 17th from 12-4:30pm. Becket and Washington families with children and grandchildren of all ages are invited. The party begins with lunch
Becket Arts Center – Shop at and Donate to the BAC Memberships and donations are the fuel that keep the fire going at the Becket Arts Center. Keeping our doors open, offering a wide array of arts programming and events, and literally continuing to exist are entirely dependent upon BAC members and donors. We need