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Secret Ballot Voting Not Adopted until 1892
honored Massachusetts practice but over time the method of casting ballots has changed. In 1892, Becket adopted the Australian ballot system, the system in which voters mark their choices in the privacy of a voting booth on uniform ballots that list all candidates and
What’s Your Becket Story?
Becket Stories is a public art project being developed at the Becket Arts Center that will create an interactive story archive in Becket. The project will use stories, songs, and artifacts (objects, photos, documents) to capture the experience of living, working, and visiting Becket—past and present. The project started collecting stories in fall of 2025
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—April 2026
The Becket Congregational Church Ladies Guild is hosting a Turkey Dinner on April 11. The Becket Arts Center offers creative and wellness activities throughout April, including workshops and performances. The Athenaeum celebrates National Poetry Month with activities and a documentary screening promoting joy in libraries.