and the latest developments illustrate just how challenging it is to find funding to maintain our roads. The town Administrator Kathe Warden received notice on October 18th from State officials that two grant applications Becket had submitted for local road
November 2024
Letter from the Editors
It has been three years since a group of us came together to brainstorm the possibility of starting a local paper aimed at fostering community amid the growing divisions on the national stage. We are thrilled with the positive response the paper has received and are deeply grateful to our neighbors for their emotional and
Fall Family Fun Festival
with the assistance of more than a dozen volunteers, facilitated the first Fall Family Fun Festival. Admission was free, thanks to the generous donations of sponsors as well as individual residents. The festival had more than 20 vendors selling their gently
New Reading Program: Wit and Wisdom Literacy Program at the Becket Washington Elementary School
teachers chose the Wit and Wisdom Literacy Program. Michael Henault, Assistant Superintendent for the Central Berkshire Regional School District, which includes the Becket Washington Elementary School, says that the program focuses on knowledge building. Wit and Wisdom is
The Giving Tree
a skeletal old tree that stood guard over the misty hills and deep forests of Becket inspired artist Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) to make a sketch. He later transformed that sketch into a robust painting of twisting sculptural forms, typical of his Regionalist style. He titled it The Old
What’s Happening with Real Estate in Becket?
real estate agent Thom Garvey would see Berkshire County’s annual housing inventory consistently hover around 250 to 300 homes for sale. But when COVID hit, many city people decided life in the country would be a great idea, and country people were happy to accommodate them. Consequently,
Ad Hoc Communications Committee Volunteers Needed
Calling for volunteers: Formation of an Ad Hoc Communications Committee has been authorized by the Becket Town Administrator to create a plan to increase community engagement with Becket residents on a variety of issues and events. The Committee will consist of seven to ten members and develop a plan to improve information flow and engage
Get Ready to Celebrate, Becket!
The vibrant community, businesses, and organizations of Becket, Massachusetts, are throwing a spectacular second annual Becket Day bash! This day-long festival, originally brought to life by the Becket Arts Center, Dream Away Lodge, Neon Newt, and Route 8 Pub, is all about showcasing the spirit of our wonderful town. Join us as we come together
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—November 2024
Becket Arts Center—November Events We host our first ever Members Showcase / Talent Show featuring the talent and skills of BAC members on November 2 (Becket Day!) from 4-6pm, and close out our silent auction. Jim Petosa leads our monthly writing group on the 4th at 7pm, we have yuletide readings with Kevin O’Hara on