Crews Begin Work on County, Yokum Pond and Tyne Roads

BECKET — Crews have begun work on County Road, Yokum Pond Road and Tyne Road between Route 8 and the Becket/Lee town line, including the Yokum Pond Road bridge project, the town announced this week. Separately, the town is calling for volunteers to help launch a new Swap Shop at the Transfer Station, set to open this summer.

TOWN HALL

The town's News Flash confirms construction is underway on County, Yokum Pond and Tyne roads between Route 8 and the Becket/Lee line, a project that includes replacing the Yokum Pond Road bridge. Drivers in that stretch of town should expect ongoing construction activity in the days ahead.

The town is also seeking volunteers to staff a new Swap Shop at the Transfer Station, which is planned to open this summer. Residents interested in helping get the reuse program running are asked to reach out to Town Hall.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

The Becket Athenaeum's community calendar has "Creative Modern Dance with Louise" running today, July 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The library also has a new program on deck for Saturday: "Murals and Community by Ramiro Davaro-Comas of Super Stories" runs July 18 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., a follow-up to the library's recent Super Stories mural project and opening reception earlier this month.

COMING UP

The Becket Athenaeum hosts Library Storytime with Stay & Play on July 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by its Baby & Toddler Group on July 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. The town's Energy Committee meets July 21 at 5 p.m., and the Planning Board meets July 22 at 5 p.m. The library also has a Local Author Reading on July 22 from 6 to 7 p.m., featuring Steve Cormier discussing "Good Golly...Missed Trolley."