org/may-2025), there have been many questions circulating about how it will play out. As a refresher, Governor Healey signed into law the Affordable Homes Act (AHA) effective February 25, 2025, to address the housing crisis in
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There is Gold Everywhere
Whereas spring-blooming forsythia and daffodils are carefully planted and tended by homeowners, the end-of-summer goldenrod establishes itself without human help. Goldenrod needs no compost, fertilizer, or watering to maintain its stunning display. Just when
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—September 2025
Becket Arts Center—Storytelling, Music, Exhibits & More Art openings—always free and open to the public—for “Creature” and “Receptive” grace our galleries on September 5 and 19, respectively. Senator Paul Mark addresses “The Importance of Art to Community Building” as part of our Speaker Series on September 11. Music Brings Communities Together continues September 13 with
On the Job with Becket’s Finest
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
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: