1927, Becket experienced a natural disaster that changed the lives and challenged the fortitude of its entire population. Most present-day residents have heard of the flood of ‘27, but not all are aware that Becket was one of many cities and towns in New England that were nearly destroyed
February 2025
Letter from the Editors
As we have for three years now, the Becket Beat staff met in January to review the year prior and brainstorm about changes we want to see in 2025. While we had a long list of accomplishments from 2024, the overall gist is that we feel we are accomplishing our mission of building community and
Ad Hoc Building Committee Work Underway
whose formation was initiated by the Town Administrator and approved by the Select Board, has begun its work to review four Town facilities to assess potential maintenance and improvement options. The Committee kicked off in October, and tours have since been conducted at all of the sites:
How the Members of Wahconah Regional High School Are Feeling About the New MCAS Ballot Decision
or MCAS, has been a qualifying component for High School graduation here for over 20 years. That changed this past November, when voters decided to eliminate that requirement. So, what does this mean for Wahconah Regional High School? While the MCAS will still be administered, will teachers
An Update on the Roads
town roads had been denied by the State. Town Administrator Kathe Warden reports that the Town will receive a $114k
29 Grants Awarded by Cultural Council for Becket Programs and Residents
The Becket Cultural Council has awarded 29 grants totaling $19,000 for 2025. The grants will support a wide range of arts, humanities, and science programming for people of all ages in Becket. Said Council Chair Cathy Terwedow, “Massachusetts is the only state to include cultural-enrichment funds for every town in its annual budget. We’re particularly
SAVE THE DATE!
BECKET COMMUNITY DAY AT CANTERBURY FARMCo-Hosted by Canterbury Farm and The Becket Beat Date: Saturday, March 8thTime: 10:00am-3:00pmLocation: 1986 Fred Snow Rd, BecketPhone: (413) 623-0100 Join your neighbors for a day of cross-country skiing or snow shoeing at the lovely Canterbury Farm. Discounted tickets and equipment rental available to Becket residents. After the winter activities,
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—February 2025
Valentine’s Weekend Cookie Extravaganza Fund RaiserDonations to benefit the Yoked Parish of Becket Community Outreach Emergency FundDate: Saturday, February 15Time: 10am-2pmLocation: Guild Hall / 21 YMCA Rd, Becket Becket Arts Center—So Much to Love & Coffee Bag Art Returns There is something for everyone at the BAC in February. Intro to Improv continues on Tuesdays