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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

“A Murder of the Most Revolting Kind”

1891, A. B. Pomeroy was hunting with his dog, Jack, in a wooded area of Washington. Suddenly Jack ran toward a leaf-covered area and began digging frantically. When the hound pulled a man’s suspender out of the earth, Pomeroy, further noting the sickening odor of decomposing

Becket Washington Children’s Holiday Party is Back

Washington community is coming together to revive a beloved tradition—a children’s holiday party that welcomes families of all faiths, backgrounds, and traditions. This event was originally organized by Becket Police Officer Nicole Miller, whose warmth and dedication made it a much-anticipated annual gathering. After a year’s absence, the community felt its