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Asian Jumping Worms: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Becket gardeners are facing the invasive Asian jumping worm, which can wreak havoc on our forests. Read up on tips to help keep these guys in check.

850-Acre Palmer Brook Property To Be Sold to Mass Audubon

long-time owners of the Palmer Brook property here in Becket, have signed an option-to-purchase agreement with Mass Audubon for $5 million for the 850-acre tract, including a 125-acre lake. The undeveloped, pristine property lies between Plumb and Tyne Roads and has operated as the

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.