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Spotting the Spotted Lanternfly

This time it’s the spotted lanternfly (SLF), a native of China that hitched a ride into Pennsylvania in 2014 on a shipment of crushed stone. I first encountered this pest in mid-January while hiking in Worcester. Ahead of me on

Becket Hosts Legislative Update

September 9th at Town Hall. The event was also an opportunity to thank Pignatelli—known throughout Berkshire County as simply “Smitty”—for his 23 years of elected service. The two legislators

Becket Community Day at Canterbury Farm

Co-Hosted by Canterbury Farm and The Becket Beat Saturday March 9th, 10:00am-3:00pm1986 Fred Snow Rd, Becket, MA 01223Phone: (413) 623-0100 Join your neighbors for a day of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking (if the snow doesn’t cooperate) at the lovely Canterbury Farm. FREE day passes and discounted equipment rental will be available to Becket residents.