and moderate-income owner-occupieddwellings in Becket. Becket will partner with Dalton in applying for a $1 million grant to beadministered by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC). The rehabilitation projects considered under
2024
Dark Skies
a group of Becket neighbors has begun an effort to preserve our nighttime dark skies by adopting practices to prevent light pollution. There are multiple reasons for this interest. Reportedly, light pollution may have detrimental effects on our health, safety, and the wildlife around
Our Annual Town Census
Town Clerk By now each household in Becket should have received by mail the 2024 Town Census – officially referred to as the Annual Street Listing. The Town Census is required by state law and serves many important purposes for Becket. Each town/city in Massachusetts is required to maintain up-to-date residential street
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News – March 2024
Becket Arts Center – Masquerade Ball, Music, Storytelling & MoreThe deadline to submit your coffee bag creation for a chance to win $100 is March 24. Creations will be on display in March and auctioned/raffled off at a Masquerade Ball on March 29 (snow date March 30) ($25 per person/$20 for BAC members). Come to
Aging in Place: Is it Viable for Becket Seniors? (Part 2)
problems arise in its execution.Elder
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.