You’re probably familiar with it by now and should have received your 2025 Town Census form in the mail. Also known as the Annual Street Listing, the Census is used to comply with state law requiring all towns and cities to update residential street addresses and resident population figures every year. Returning your census form
Tag: Town Happenings
Papa Bob’s Closes Its Doors
love, and sense of loss for owners Bob and Tami Scott was abundant in the 294 emojis and 126 comments on the Facebook post announcing the closure of local favorite Papa Bob’s Entertainment Hall on February 4th. Very much a family affair, Tami’s dad purchased the property, and Bob and
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—March 2025
Becket Arts Center—Something for Everyone in March We’re thinking spring at the BAC in March and have lots to warm you up. Catch the quirky magical realism dramedy “Incognito Witch” on March 8, and join us as we kick off our Speaker Series on March 13 with Kathe Warden. Whiskey enthusiasts won’t want to miss
Becket Was in Ruins
1927, Becket experienced a natural disaster that changed the lives and challenged the fortitude of its entire population. Most present-day residents have heard of the flood of ‘27, but not all are aware that Becket was one of many cities and towns in New England that were nearly destroyed
SAVE THE DATE!
BECKET COMMUNITY DAY AT CANTERBURY FARMCo-Hosted by Canterbury Farm and The Becket Beat Date: Saturday, March 8thTime: 10:00am-3:00pmLocation: 1986 Fred Snow Rd, BecketPhone: (413) 623-0100 Join your neighbors for a day of cross-country skiing or snow shoeing at the lovely Canterbury Farm. Discounted tickets and equipment rental available to Becket residents. After the winter activities,
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—February 2025
Valentine’s Weekend Cookie Extravaganza Fund RaiserDonations to benefit the Yoked Parish of Becket Community Outreach Emergency FundDate: Saturday, February 15Time: 10am-2pmLocation: Guild Hall / 21 YMCA Rd, Becket Becket Arts Center—So Much to Love & Coffee Bag Art Returns There is something for everyone at the BAC in February. Intro to Improv continues on Tuesdays
BAC Talent Show Features Performance Art
an event where members of the Arts Center showcase their creative talents such as painting, carving, and much more. The Center has begun to incorporate more musical and performance art into their programing,
DarkSky MA Annual Meeting
Participants from all over Massachusetts convened November 2nd at Becket Town Hall, the westernmost site selected thus far for the event. Dave Johnson, BCC Chair, welcomed members and guests, and introduced James Lowenthal, President of the Massachusetts
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—December 2024 / January 2025
Becket Arts Center—Celebrating 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025 Thank you for a tremendous 2024; we could not have done it without you. If you would like to make a year-end donation to further support the BAC, we would greatly appreciate it. Just visit BecketArtsCenter.org/donate. In December we get into the holiday spirit with a
The Reality of Maintaining Our Roads
and the latest developments illustrate just how challenging it is to find funding to maintain our roads. The town Administrator Kathe Warden received notice on October 18th from State officials that two grant applications Becket had submitted for local road