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2024 Annual Town Election Results

Results from the 2024 Annual Town Election are available... more ››

Community Walks: Town Bird Walk, Saturday, 6/1

This year’s spring bird walk around town will be held on Saturday, June 1 — led as always by renowned resident birder Ed... more ››

Storm Drain Covers Stolen from Washington, Becket, and Hinsdale

Chief Miller reports that a number of thefts recently took place here and in neighboring towns. Please see her letter to the community... more ››

Annual Town Meeting Results (FY 2025)

Click here for the results... more ››

2024 Beach Passes Available

Beach Passes for 2024 Summer Season are now available. 

Yokum Pond Road Closed for Repairs, Tue & Wed, 5/7 & 5/8

Becket has announced that Yokum Pond Road, from Tyne Road to Route 20, will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday, May... more ››

Warrant Has Been Posted for Annual Town Meeting on Wednesday, May 8

This year’s Annual Town Meeting will be held Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00 pm at the Washington Town Hall.The warrant was... more ››

Voter Registration Session this Saturday, April 27th

There will be a voter registration session on Saturday, April 27th.
Time:  9:00 am - 11:00 am and 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm... more ››

This Saturday is Roadside Cleanup Day, April 20

Celebrate Earth Day a few days early this Saturday, April 20, by helping clean up litter along our Washington roadsides.... more ››

Free Medicare Counseling by a Certified Elder Services SHINE Counselor for Washington Residents

The SHINE* program, administered by Elder Services of Berkshire County, provides free, confidential, unbiased, personalized counseling to... more ››

Saturday’s History Hike Has Been Canceled, 4/13

The Washington Community Builders Group and the Washington Historic Commission are canceling the hike originally scheduled... more ››

Community Meeting to Talk About Emergency Services, Saturday, April 13

The Select Board will be hosting a Community Meeting on Saturday afternoon, April 13th, 1:30–3:00 p.m. at Town Hall to... more ››

Becket Sponsoring Panel on the Impacts of Climate Change on Lakes and Ponds, Wednesday, April 3

Becket Conservation Commission and Becket Lakes & Ponds Council is sponsoring a panel on Wednesday, April 3, 2:30–4:30 p.m, at... more ››

Climate Adaptation Projects Listening Night, Tuesday, March 19

In response to increasing challenges presented by climate change, Washington has been engaged in the state’s... more ››

Early Voting for March 5th Presidential Primary Begins Saturday

The Town Clerk's office will hold in-person voting on the following dates and times.  No appointment is necessary to vote during these... more ››

Public Notice of Invitation To Bid: Virginia Lakes Parcels

The Town of Washington, Massachusetts, acting through its Chief Procurement Officer, will receive sealed bids for:SALE OF Virginia... more ››

104th Fighter Wing to Conduct Night Flying Training Next Week

Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield has informed us that the 104th Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct night training flights... more ››

Celebrate the Season at Council on Aging Potluck Dinner, Fri 12/15

This month’s COA dinner on Friday, December 15, 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, will be accompanied by the Becket Praise Team once... more ››

Transfer Station Open Regular Hours This Week, 11/22 & 11/25

For those who may have wondered if this week’s holiday might alter the schedule, Michelle Lampro says the Transfer Station will be holding... more ››

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