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Aging in Place: Is It Viable for Becket Seniors? (Part 1)

or in other words, age in place. The short answer to whether that is a viable option is it depends. Massachusetts and Berkshire County have a robust structure and range of services for our elderly and disabled population. Yet

Monthly Nutritionist and Chair Exercise Added to Senior Group Activities

lunch, and bingo, the Becket Senior Group—which meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm in the Community Room at Town Hall—is adding a monthly elder-care nutritionist visit and chair exercise to its regular activities. “It’s all part of a stay-active-and-healthy effort for local seniors who

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.