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Letter from the Editors

The Becket Beat highlights uplifting community stories, including a successful Becket/Washington meeting and a significant land preservation for wildlife.

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

Solar/BESS Moratorium Among Articles Passed at March 7th Special Town Meeting

A Special Town Meeting on March 7th addressed solar bylaw amendments, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), road repair funding, and budget amendments. Key approvals included funding for Leonhardt Road reconstruction and a temporary six-month moratorium on certain industrial solar installations. Updated regulations for ADUs were adopted, reflecting state mandates.