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
Thank You To Our 2023 Donors / The Becket Beat Celebrates Two Years!
May 2024 marks the two-year anniversary of the Becket Beat. We are so grateful to everyone who supported our 2023 fundraising campaign. Thank you for helping us become your trusted source for community news and information. We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you to our 2023 Donors Lynn & Michael AptmanJune & Bill BabcockLinda
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News – May 2024
Mother’s Day Flower Sale – Saturday, May 119am-3pm (or until sold out)10” Hanging Baskets & 10” Patio Pots ($25/each)Plus bedding plantsTo Benefit the Historical Restoration Efforts of the First Congregational Church of Becket. For questions, please call 413-623-8300 Becket Arts Center – A Reading, Lecture, Music, Exhibits & MoreSpring has sprung at the BAC. Join
Becket’s Bee Gillespie Sees No Place for Hate
Bee Gillespie, explains that the joy they find in meeting people and making friends, along with their desire to create change, were the drivers behind them joining and becoming a leader in the school’s No Place for Hate organization. The group’s work is designed to create
Town Happenings – April 2024
Find out more about how climate change is impacting Berkshire lakes and ponds as well as other waterways and surrounding flora and fauna at a free panel-led session on Wednesday, April 3rd from 2:30-4:30pm in the Becket Town Hall community room. The session is co-sponsored by the Conservation Commission and the Becket Lakes and Pond
BWS Students Support Local Food Pantry
On March 12th, these Becket Washington School second graders demonstrated kindness and community spirit by collecting and delivering boxes of food to the Becket Food Pantry at the Federated Church Parish House.
Community Day a Success
unfortunately, the ground was bare of snow, but the Becket Beat/Canterbury Farm Community Day on March 9th was a huge success. Instead of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, guided hikes were offered at 11am and 1pm by Dave Bacon, who shared his knowledge of the trails and trees.
Growing up in Sherwood Forest: A Tale of Four Knocks to the Noggin
He owned the Sherwood Shoppe at the time and used to plow our driveway. When Fred would plow, being around one or two years
The Importance of High School Sports for All Students
with opportunities for personal growth for boys as well as girls. Involvement in sports can increase confidence and self-esteem, boost mental health, and improve physical wellness, fitness, and social skills. While traditionally there has been a legacy
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News – April 2024
Local Efforts Raise $4,700 for Fuel/Emergency FundThe Yoked Parish of Becket extends their thanks to the community for its generous support of the recent Valentine Cookie Sale to benefit the Fuel/Emergency Fund of the Yoked Parish. The cookie sale along with the Labor Day Chicken BBQ event raised $4,700 that will be used to help