Becket Road Work Begins on County, Yokum Pond, and Tyne Routes
Road work disrupts three Becket routes as summer construction season begins. The town has launched work on County, Yokum Pond, and Tyne Roads — including the Yokum Pond Road bridge — from Route 8 to the Becket-Lee town line, with no completion date announced. On the community side, the …
DATELINE — BECKET
A summer Wednesday in Becket brings an ongoing road-work project to residents' attention and a pair of community programs to fill the evening hours.
TOWN HALL
Road work is underway on County, Yokum Pond, and Tyne Roads — from Route 8 to the Becket-Lee town line — including the Yokum Pond Road bridge project. The town's website notes work has begun but offers no completion timeline; drivers using those routes should expect disruption and plan accordingly.
On the meeting calendar for today, the Historical Commission convenes at 9 a.m. and the Planning Board meets at 5 p.m.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Becket Athenaeum's LGBTQ+ Pride Art Exhibit continues today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free and open to the public. Tonight, the library hosts a Writing Workshop — "Writing Better Fiction, Memoir and Non-Fiction" — from 6 to 8 p.m. The workshop is a concrete opportunity for residents working on creative projects to get structured feedback heading into the summer.
Morning yoga at Becket Town Hall runs at 9 a.m. as part of its regular Tuesday-Wednesday schedule.
COMING UP
- **Thursday, June 25:** Yoga with Rima Sala, 9:30–10:30 a.m.; LGBTQ+ Pride Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Council on Aging Lunch & Bingo, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board Meeting, 4 p.m. - **Friday, June 26:** Free Senior Fitness Class, 9–10 a.m.; LGBTQ+ Pride Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. - **Saturday, June 27:** 3rd Annual Family Fun Day, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (location per library calendar) - **Monday, June 29:** Cemetery Commission Meeting, 11 a.m. - **Tuesday, June 30:** Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting, 9 a.m.
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