The Becket Cultural Council awarded over $10,000 in grants to support local arts, humanities, and science events. Sixteen grants were allocated, benefiting various programs based on community feedback, emphasizing music, educational activities, and children’s programs.
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Community Collaboration Results in $117K Grant to Improve Digital Access and Literacy for Becket and Washington Residents
By Marcia Parnell With the installation of fiber-optic, high-speed Internet service completed in Becket and Washington over three years ago, it seemed the work of the respective town broadband teams was done. But the availability of grant money to take it a step further, by improving digital access and literacy, represented too great an opportunity […]
Becket Cultural Council: Now Accepting Applications for Town AND State Grants
By Cathy Terwedow The Berkshires are full of amazing experiences—plays, concerts, art and science exhibits, live performances, and museums. School field trips bring these opportunities to life for our kids, making learning fun and engaging. But every adventure comes with a cost. The good news is… We have money! The Becket Cultural Council works to […]
An Update on the Roads
By Marcia Parnell There’s been some good news on the road maintenance front since we reported in November 2024 that Becket’s application for a $1 million MassWorks Infrastructure grant and another $1 million grant for small-town roads had been denied by the State. Town Administrator Kathe Warden reports that the Town will receive a $114k […]
29 Grants Awarded by Cultural Council for Becket Programs and Residents
The Becket Cultural Council has awarded 29 grants totaling $19,000 for 2025. The grants will support a wide range of arts, humanities, and science programming for people of all ages in Becket. Said Council Chair Cathy Terwedow, “Massachusetts is the only state to include cultural-enrichment funds for every town in its annual budget. We’re particularly […]