Bee Gillespie, explains that the joy they find in meeting people and making friends, along with their desire to create change, were the drivers behind them joining and becoming a leader in the school’s No Place for Hate organization. The group’s work is designed to create
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Town Happenings – April 2024
Find out more about how climate change is impacting Berkshire lakes and ponds as well as other waterways and surrounding flora and fauna at a free panel-led session on Wednesday, April 3rd from 2:30-4:30pm in the Becket Town Hall community room. The session is co-sponsored by the Conservation Commission and the Becket Lakes and Pond
BWS Students Support Local Food Pantry
On March 12th, these Becket Washington School second graders demonstrated kindness and community spirit by collecting and delivering boxes of food to the Becket Food Pantry at the Federated Church Parish House.
Community Day a Success
unfortunately, the ground was bare of snow, but the Becket Beat/Canterbury Farm Community Day on March 9th was a huge success. Instead of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, guided hikes were offered at 11am and 1pm by Dave Bacon, who shared his knowledge of the trails and trees.
Growing up in Sherwood Forest: A Tale of Four Knocks to the Noggin
He owned the Sherwood Shoppe at the time and used to plow our driveway. When Fred would plow, being around one or two years
The Importance of High School Sports for All Students
with opportunities for personal growth for boys as well as girls. Involvement in sports can increase confidence and self-esteem, boost mental health, and improve physical wellness, fitness, and social skills. While traditionally there has been a legacy
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News – April 2024
Local Efforts Raise $4,700 for Fuel/Emergency FundThe Yoked Parish of Becket extends their thanks to the community for its generous support of the recent Valentine Cookie Sale to benefit the Fuel/Emergency Fund of the Yoked Parish. The cookie sale along with the Labor Day Chicken BBQ event raised $4,700 that will be used to help
Becket’s Remarkable Feminist: Hannah Cutler
the Becket Beat honors Hannah Conant Tracy Cutler, M.D. A celebrated leader of the abolitionist, temperance, and women’s suffrage movements, author, physician, wife and mother, she lectured with Susan B. Anthony, sought advice from Abraham Lincoln, and served as president of the Ohio Women’s Rights Association.
Becket Community Day at Canterbury Farm
Co-Hosted by Canterbury Farm and The Becket Beat Saturday 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, snowshoeing or hiking (if the snow doesn’t cooperate) at the lovely Canterbury Farm. FREE day passes and discounted equipment rental will be available to Becket residents.
Five Opportunities to Vote in 2024
Town Clerk In 2024 all Becket registered voters will have five opportunities to cast ballots for local, state or federal elections. Below is a list of the dates, times and locations for voting. Four elections will be held at Becket Town Hall. The Becket Annual Town Meeting takes place at the Becket