hour meeting attended by nearly 200 Becket residents, voters approved a $7,757,877 FY 2026 operating budget, representing a 2.07% increase from 2025, and a $712,489 ambulance budget, representing a 22.5% increase from 2025. A total of 26 articles appeared on the warrant; 21 were passed and five were tabled. Discussion
June 2025
Meet the Candidates and Town Election Results
May 12th, in order for candidates for elected Town positions to introduce themselves to members of the community and to entertain questions of interest from the electorate. Candidates who participated included Dan Parnell and Ron Defoe, both
Mrs. Adeline Smith Accepts the Boston Post Cane
Adeline Smith, who will celebrate her 100th birthday later this year, will be formally recognized as the oldest citizen of Becket, Massachusetts,* when the town’s select board presents her with the Boston Post Cane at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 6, in the Town Hall Community Room. The Boston Post Cane
Becket’s Own Paul Revere Bell Focal Point of Berkshire County’s First Massachusetts 250 (MA250) Celebration
April 21st. MA250 is a statewide initiative to celebrate 250 years of America’s independence and Massachusetts’ revolutionary legacy, and Becket’s remembrance is the first such
Farmers Markets in Becket this Summer!
Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market Returns to BecketTuesdays, June 17th to October 14th3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Becket Town Hall Pavilion Shoppers will find a variety of seasonal produce at the Market as well as other food staples such as eggs, meat, dairy products, bread, maple syrup, and honey. All products are locally sourced,
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—June 2025
Becket Arts Center—Marketplace, Music, Exhibits & More to Start the Summer Join us on Saturday, June 21 for our Arts & Crafts Marketplace with more than 20 artisan vendors; there will be so many great items to see and buy. We celebrate Pride Month with a local LGBTQ+ Pride exhibit, opening Friday, June 13, with