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Becket Marks 250 Years with New Oak on Historic Ground

Becket residents gathered at the historic parade grounds to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday by planting an “Oak Tree of Liberty,” symbolizing community strength, resilience, and enduring freedom.

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.

Operating and Ambulance Budgets Pass; Several Tabled Articles and Broader Road Financing Plan Expected To Be Addressed at Special Town Meeting Later This Year

hour meeting attended by nearly 200 Becket residents, voters approved a $7,757,877 FY 2026 operating budget, representing a 2.07% increase from 2025, and a $712,489 ambulance budget, representing a 22.5% increase from 2025. A total of 26 articles appeared on the warrant; 21 were passed and five were tabled. Discussion