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Fall Family Fun Festival: Saturday, September 28

September 28th from 12 to 9pm, rain or shine. Music, food, games, a farmers market, and even a tag sale will be located at the pavilion on Main Street between Town Hall

The Double Whammy Facing Becket’s Beech Trees

I first noticed it in early June. Mis-colored, crinkly leaves on the beech trees encircling our backyard. When I started noticing the same odd-colored leaves on trees throughout Becket, I knew I had to look it up. Sure enough. It’s a thing. A really bad thing.

Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—July 2026

The Becket Arts Center features a vibrant July with music concerts, art exhibitions, classes, and creative gatherings. Highlights include performances from Bobby Sweet and The O-Tones, gallery openings, and various community activities. Meanwhile, the Athenaeum hosts a Book & Bake Sale, colonial crafts, Mahjong meetups, and summer reading for all ages.