Town of Becket Select Board Select Board Meeting Minutes
The Board appointed members to the Community Preservation Committee and the Conservation Commission. Discussion occurred regarding the repair and potential replacement of a highway truck due to long lead times and projected cost increases. The Police Department discussed ongoing recruitment challenges and a proposal to sponsor an uncertified recruit through the police academy. Other topics included updates on upcoming public hearings for state forest management and bridge projects, the status of the North Becket Park restoration, the receipt of a proposal for contract Treasurer services, the implementation of a small wind turbine project, and the consideration of a trial four-and-a-half-day workweek for town staff. The Board also confirmed the appointment of an Assistant Town Treasurer, inquired about bridge repair work, discussed potential electronic voting devices for town meetings, and deliberated on security camera installation for the Town Hall and the standardization of departmental reports.
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The board discussed and reviewed bond documents for the refinancing of the town's broadband debt, including the treatment of bond premiums. The board noted the achievement of an A+ bond rating and subsequently voted to award and execute the bonds necessary to complete the refinancing process.
Aug 5, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Becket Select Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting included discussions on licensing and permits, including approval for a one-day entertainment license for a community festival and a one-day beer permit for a fundraiser. Operational reports were given regarding the Highway Department, specifically concerning the repair of a dump truck, the storage of vehicles, and the discovery of a leak in the diesel fuel tank. Other topics included the Yokum Pond Road bridge project, progress on a broadband bond, the formation of an ad hoc committee for Seasonal Communities designation, and a review of the municipal treasurer position. Furthermore, the board addressed problem properties, ambulance facility planning, boat ramp security, and the resignation of the town treasurer. The board also discussed staffing for the Police Department, potential shared services with other towns, and upcoming public hearings regarding local bylaws.
May 20, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Becket Select Board Meeting Minutes
The board conducted a reorganization to elect new officers. Key discussions included the potential participation in the Berkshire County Clean Air Project for air quality monitoring and the approval of a conservation restriction on property managed by the Becket Land Trust. The Town Administrator provided reports on planning for a Special Town Meeting, potential water treatment system installation for Town Hall due to elevated manganese levels, the status of the new swap shop, and the receipt of a MassDOT unpaved roads grant. Additional topics covered included bond structuring for the Municipal Light Plant, departmental report reviews, and public inquiries regarding hiring a part-time planner and exploring a Seasonal Communities designation program.
