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Special Town Meeting September 19: New and Revised Bylaws Up for Vote
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Letter from the Editors
The Becket Beat team returns to report on 2026, while honoring the legacies of Tom Lynch and Bill Robinson, whom we lost late last year. Tom was a talented writer and military veteran. Bill led a life dedicated to service and faith in Becket.