It has been three years since a group of us came together to brainstorm the possibility of starting a local paper aimed at fostering community amid the growing divisions on the national stage. We are thrilled with the positive response the paper has received and are deeply grateful to our neighbors for their emotional and
Tag: Town Happenings
Fall Family Fun Festival
with the assistance of more than a dozen volunteers, facilitated the first Fall Family Fun Festival. Admission was free, thanks to the generous donations of sponsors as well as individual residents. The festival had more than 20 vendors selling their gently
New Reading Program: Wit and Wisdom Literacy Program at the Becket Washington Elementary School
teachers chose the Wit and Wisdom Literacy Program. Michael Henault, Assistant Superintendent for the Central Berkshire Regional School District, which includes the Becket Washington Elementary School, says that the program focuses on knowledge building. Wit and Wisdom is
Ad Hoc Communications Committee Volunteers Needed
Calling for volunteers: Formation of an Ad Hoc Communications Committee has been authorized by the Becket Town Administrator to create a plan to increase community engagement with Becket residents on a variety of issues and events. The Committee will consist of seven to ten members and develop a plan to improve information flow and engage
Get Ready to Celebrate, Becket!
The vibrant community, businesses, and organizations of Becket, Massachusetts, are throwing a spectacular second annual Becket Day bash! This day-long festival, originally brought to life by the Becket Arts Center, Dream Away Lodge, Neon Newt, and Route 8 Pub, is all about showcasing the spirit of our wonderful town. Join us as we come together
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—November 2024
Becket Arts Center—November Events We host our first ever Members Showcase / Talent Show featuring the talent and skills of BAC members on November 2 (Becket Day!) from 4-6pm, and close out our silent auction. Jim Petosa leads our monthly writing group on the 4th at 7pm, we have yuletide readings with Kevin O’Hara on
Becket Hosts Legislative Update
September 9th at Town Hall. The event was also an opportunity to thank Pignatelli—known throughout Berkshire County as simply “Smitty”—for his 23 years of elected service. The two legislators
Becket Washington Community Partnership (BWCP) News—October 2024
Becket Arts Center—Improv, Writing, Music, Talks & Spooky Fun There’s lots to love at the BAC this October, whether you are a practitioner or patron of the arts. For creatives: Jim Petosa kicks off the first of a monthly Monday writers group on October 7, while Ken Cheeseman and Paula Langton offer a weekly Intermediate
Fall Family Fun Festival: Saturday, September 28
September 28th from 12 to 9pm, rain or shine. Music, food, games, a farmers market, and even a tag sale will be located at the pavilion on Main Street between Town Hall
Becket Summer Scenes
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