Becket Road Work Begins on County, Yokum Pond, and Tyne Routes

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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