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The Giving Tree

a skeletal old tree that stood guard over the misty hills and deep forests of Becket inspired artist Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) to make a sketch. He later transformed that sketch into a robust painting of twisting sculptural forms, typical of his Regionalist style. He titled it The Old

Tuning Up for the Summer

and Becket is no exception. Art exhibits, dance, and performances abound, and our local music venues are picking up the tempo with no shortage of talent. Let’s travel up Route 8 to visit a few! Most everyone knows Papa Bob’s is “where friends

$5 Million Sale Closes on Palmer Brook Property to Mass Audubon

Mass Audubon has purchased the 858-acre Palmer Brook property for $5 million, transforming it into a wildlife sanctuary, while continuing to raise funds for enhancements and community engagement.