Today, I met with Kristopher McDonough, Chief of Police, and Michael Hunt, K-9 Officer, to get a sense of what it is like to serve on the police force in a rural town like
August 2025
McNerney Road: A Family History
It lists veterans from Becket who served in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. One hundred and seventy-five men from Becket served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Some did not return home. One of
Mark your Calendar for a Special Town Meeting
Saturday, September 20th at 2pm at the Becket Washington School Voter approval sought for: Learn more in advance. Attend a public hearing to explain details and answer questions about these topics on Wednesday, August 13th, at 6pm in the Town Hall Community Room.
Dog Owners, Forest Animals: Beware the Quill
black bears are frequently sighted, but unless they are new moms with cubs in tow, they will skedaddle when they
Summer Photos from Around Town
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State Rep Leigh Davis in a “Constituent Conversation” at the Becket Arts Center (BAC)
State Representative Leigh Davis held a “Constituent Conversation” at the BAC on Friday, June 20th. Attended by nearly forty constituents from several Berkshire County towns, Davis kicked off the session by explaining a bit about her background, status of the state budget, and experience thus
Cormier Family Business Expands in Becket
trucking, landscaping, and excavation businesses, and it rains for days on end? Or two feet of snow drops in 24 hours, followed by a mud season that never seems to end? Easy! If you’re Gerry and Tyler Cormier, you start yet another business:
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—August 2025
End of Summer/Back to School Celebration WHEN: Saturday, August 23, 9am to 3pmWHERE: Becket Federated Church (3391 Main St., Becket)WHAT: Bounce House w/ Water Slide — Balloon Animals — Crafts & Games for Kids — Vendors — Bake Sale — Raffle Baskets — DJ — and more! Becket Arts Center—Sing, Dance, and Play in August