Washington community is coming together to revive a beloved tradition—a children’s holiday party that welcomes families of all faiths, backgrounds, and traditions. This event was originally organized by Becket Police Officer Nicole Miller, whose warmth and dedication made it a much-anticipated annual gathering. After a year’s absence, the community felt its
2025
Town of Becket Annual Town Report Calendar Year 2025 Cover Photo Contest
Submission Deadline:January 31, 2026 Calling all photographers—of every age and skill level! Join us in celebrating Becket’s natural beauty by submitting your favorite outdoor photo for a chance to be featured on the cover of the 2025 Annual Town Report. Contest Guidelines:
A Winning Wind-Down for Becket’s FY 2025 Housing Rehabilitation Program
Dalton Housing Rehabilitation Program (HRP) had been awarded. Fourteen months later the effort will wind down by year end with more good news. Six homes in Becket, at an average
What’s Your Becket Story?
Becket Stories is a public art project being developed at the Becket Arts Center that will create an interactive story archive in Becket. The project will use stories, songs, and artifacts (objects, photos, documents) to capture the experience of living, working, and visiting Becket—past and present. The project started collecting stories in fall of 2025
Family Fun Festival
Saturday, September 27, 2025Photos by Art Alpert
Made in the Shade
the Sherwood Shoppe, or the Mobile Farmers Market lately, you may have noticed something new among the local offerings—beautifully cultivated mushrooms grown right here in town. Behind these earthy treasures is Shane Johnson, a familiar name in Becket for his carpentry business, Shane’s
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—November 2025
First Congregational Church of Becket Holiday Pie Sale & Craft Sale Saturday, November 15, 9am-3pmCongregational Church Guild Hall, YMCA Road Proceeds to benefit the“Save the Bell” Building Fund Crafts from local artisans. Pies are $15 each. Varieties include: To order, call 413-623-8300 or 413-623-6455. Certified Organic Blueberries donated by MOUNTAIN PASTURE FARM, Becket, Massachusetts. Becket
Becket Emergency Program Faces Funding Shortfall as Winter Nears
a Becket man with serious medical issues was in his home without food or water, and he had no way to get his wheelchair in and out of his house. He called the Community Emergency Outreach Program (CEOP) to ask for help. Immediately, volunteers responded with food and water and
Special Town Meeting Results
Washington School drew lighter attendance than the Annual Meeting. With just six articles on the warrant, the meeting lasted about an hour. The results were as follows: Article 1 Conservation Commission Membership Change: Passed unanimously Article 2 Financial Transfers:
State-Sponsored Medicare Enrollment Guidance for Seniors
the SHINE program provides free health insurance information, counseling, and assistance to people who are Medicare-eligible. Becket resident and local SHINE representative Steve Rosenthal will be conducting an information session