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A new Warming/Cooling Center is open in the Becket Town Hall Community Room to help residents combat extreme weather. Volunteer-staffed daytime operations take place during severe temperature alerts.
One River, Four States: The Connecticut River Watershed
Becket is part of the Connecticut River Watershed, which spans four New England states. From September 18 to 27, the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership held its 2nd Annual Watershed Week, featuring events celebrating local waterways, including a program at the Chester Railroad Museum highlighting the historical relationship between rivers and railroads.
29 Grants Awarded by Cultural Council for Becket Programs and Residents
The Becket Cultural Council has awarded 29 grants totaling $19,000 for 2025. The grants will support a wide range of arts, humanities, and science programming for people of all ages in Becket. Said Council Chair Cathy Terwedow, “Massachusetts is the only state to include cultural-enrichment funds for every town in its annual budget. We’re particularly