Robinson, Sr., whose life spans a remarkable chapter of American history, will mark his centennial birthday on April 24th. Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Robinson has called Becket home for decades, residing at Robinson Farm—in the Robinson family since 1906—alongside his son David. When reflecting on the most significant historical
April 2025
Good News/Bad News for Town Hall Small Wind Turbine Project
Town officials and the Energy Committee got some good news on March 4th. The State’s Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities division had approved an award of $139,500 to fund the Town Hall Small Wind Turbine Project. The 120-ft-tall, 15-kwh, small monopole turbine
Community Health Program (CHP) Mobile Health Unit Suspends Service
CHP management has suspended its Mobile Health Unit. A much-used option during the COVID epidemic, participation has dropped off to just a handful of users each day according to CEO Bethany Kieley, as reported in the Berkshire Eagle on 2/26/25. Although it always operated at a loss, CHP could
Spotting the Spotted Lanternfly
This time it’s the spotted lanternfly (SLF), a native of China that hitched a ride into Pennsylvania in 2014 on a shipment of crushed stone. I first encountered this pest in mid-January while hiking in Worcester. Ahead of me on
Community Day 2025: The Hardy and the Brave
Hardy souls turned out for Community Day on March 8th. Thank you Canterbury Farm for hosting us, as well as to our local businesses for participating, and the Neon Newt for the lovely cookies. Photos courtesy of Art Alpert.
Can you hear me now? Cellphones at Wahconah Regional High School
10th Grade Smart phones have become an essential part of our everyday lives. They are needed for emergencies, but they are also useful for shopping, paying bills, scheduling events, photography, setting alarms, and playing games. They have become integral to everything we do, so it is not surprising that
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—April 2025
Becket Arts Center—Creative Teens Free Workshops, Music, Speakers, Whiskey, Comedy & More! Spring is in full swing. In April we offer our first Creative Teens free workshops during the school break (April 21-25) including: dance fusion, printmaking, smartphone cinema, visible mending, drumming, comic book illustration, comedy, and paper-making—and it’s all FREE for teens in grades
Affordable Homeownership Opportunity for Qualified Becket Applicants
bedroom modular home on 0.28 acres in Becket for $230,000. This opportunity is exclusively available to first-time homebuyers earning up to $61,350 for a family of one and up to $101,650 for a family