problems arise in its execution.Elder
February 2024
February 2024 Becket Beat
Letter From the Editors
The BB team held our annual retreat on January 6th to review how far we came with our goals for 2023, and to establish goals for 2024. Of note for
Becket’s CPA Taxes Fund Open Space and More
town residents voted to adopt the MA Community Preservation Act (CPA) in order to protect and preserve open space, preserve historic locations, and promote affordable housing in Becket. A Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to be appointed by the Select Board was established. The Committee administers
Becket Cultural Council Awards Diverse Grants
Ludington The Becket Cultural Council has awarded $8,200 in grants to local organizations and individuals for 2024. Decisions were made at the Council’s meeting on December 4, 2023, after Council members reviewed and discussed 35 grant applications requesting a total of $35,253. The 14 approved grant amounts ranged from $300 to $1,200.
Seniors Socialize at Town Hall
meals and bingo each Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm in the community room at Becket Town Hall. Paula Bergeron and Linda Shaw, COA co-chairs, host the get-togethers that routinely attract about a dozen people. Meals on Wheels delivers a hot meal for $3
Save the Date: Becket Community Day – March 9
SAVE THE DATE – BECKET COMMUNITY DAY AT CANTERBURY FARM Co-Hosted by Canterbury Farm and the Becket BeatSaturday 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 or snowshoeing at the lovely Canterbury Farm.Discounted tickets and equipment rental will be available to Becket residents.
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News – February 2024
Valentine Cookie Sale to benefit the Yoked Parish of Becket Fuel/Emergency Assistance Fund. Saturday, February 10 @ Guild Hall, 21 YMCA Road, Becket from 10 am to 2 pm. Cookies are $5 per dozen. Hot chocolate, tea, and coffee will be available for anyone who would like a cookie break (drink and a cookie for