May 10th, 2 pm at the Becket Washington School. Briefly summarized below are some key articles that voters will consider at the Town Meeting. • Article 2. FY 2026 Operating Budget of $7,757,855• Article 9. Ambulance Budget of $712,489• Article 15. Acceptance of Mass
May 2025
We’re a Seasonal Community, and the ADUs are Coming!
but it begins 223 miles to the east on the island of Nantucket, about 30 miles south of Cape Cod. When Maura Healey became governor of Massachusetts, she and her administration immediately realized the Commonwealth was deep into a housing crisis. A study done
Letter From the Editors
May marks the third anniversary of the Becket Beat. From the get-go the Beat has been a one-hundred-percent volunteer effort that aims to be your source of news for all things Becket. To that end we can always use fresh perspectives and are looking for writers—both on the team and outside writers who want to
Monthly Nutritionist and Chair Exercise Added to Senior Group Activities
lunch, and bingo, the Becket Senior Group—which meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm in the Community Room at Town Hall—is adding a monthly elder-care nutritionist visit and chair exercise to its regular activities. “It’s all part of a stay-active-and-healthy effort for local seniors who
New and Improved Berkshires Outside Guide: Check It Out
and-improved tool to help them find and navigate recreational sites using the latest version of berkshiresoutside.org. Just scan the QR code provided here and you can choose from an array of outings sorted by 15 categories, including hiking, swimming, snowmobiling, off-road
Important Upcoming Town Events In May
Becket Annual Town MeetingSaturday, May 10th at 2pm (note afternoon time)Becket Washington School Candidates Public ForumMonday, May 12 at 5pmCommunity Room at Town HallEach candidate will make a two-minute introductory statement followed by questions from the audience and answers from the candidates. Don’t miss your chance to learn more! Sponsored by the Becket Town Clerk.Becket
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—May 2025
Becket Arts Center—Mosaics, Plants, Theatre & More The days are getting longer, and the Becket Arts Center has so much to offer in May! We welcome the New England Mosaic Society Member Show to our gallery with an opening reception on May 2 (on display through May 25), and Isabel Margolin speaks about creating mosaics