Information on Becket, Berkshire County
The Town of Becket is located in the state of Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Becket Town HALL, Berkshire County
| Becket Town Hall's address | Becket Becket Municipal Building 557 Main St. Becket MA 01223 United States | |
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| Phone number of Becket Town Hall | +1 413-623-8934 | |
| Becket, MA email | Not available | |
| Becket official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Becket | ||
| Berkshire County, Massachusetts: Vital Records | Becket vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Massachusetts birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Becket
What county is Becket MA in?Becket, MA is located in Berkshire County |
Where is Becket, Massachusetts ?Becket is in Berkshire County, located in the western part of Massachusetts, in the United States. It lies within the Berkshire Hills, making it relatively west of Boston and north of Pittsfield. The town is situated near the Appalachian Trail, providing scenic natural landscapes and outdoor recreational opportunities. |
What is the cost of living in Becket MA ? |
Becket administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire - other counties in Massachusetts |
Becket building department, MA
If you're planning a construction project in Becket, MA, and need the necessary approvals, you'll want to start by requesting a permit from the Becket Building Department. This office is your go-to resource for ensuring your project complies with local regulations and safety standards. Once you're ready to proceed, reach out directly to the Building Department staff, who can provide specific information regarding the applicable fees and estimated processing times for your permit in the city. It's always a good idea to get in touch with them early in your planning process to ensure everything goes smoothly.
| Office | Becket Building Department |
|---|---|
| City | Becket |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Address | 557 Main Street, Becket, MA 01223 |
| Phone | 413-623-8934 |
| Website | https://www.townofbecket.org/building-inspector |
Demography of Becket
| Name of Becket inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 779 inhabitants | 295 / 6 651 | ||
| Population density in Becket | 37,2 pop/sq mi (14,4 pop/km²) | |||
Events nearby
 | TLI Open Workshops: Techniques of String Quartet Performance | 2025-06-25 at Linde Center Studio E | |
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 | TMC Vocal Music | 2025-06-28 at Linde Center Studio E | |
| TLI Open Workshops: Thomas Rolfs, trumpet | 2025-07-02 at Linde Center Studio E | |
| TMC Vocal Music | 2025-07-06 at Linde Center Studio E | |
| TLI for Families: I Spy an Adventure! | 2025-07-06 at Linde Center Studio E | |
| TLI Open Workshops: Blaise Dejardin, cello | 2025-07-09 at Linde Center Studio E | |
| TLI Meet the Makers: Romeo and Juliet | 2025-07-09 at Linde Center Studio E |
List of Passport Facilities in Becket, MA
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Becket, MA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| LEE POST OFFICE | 35 FRANK P CONSOLATI WAY | 4132431392 |
| GREAT BARRINGTON POST OFFICE | 222 MAIN STREET | 4135283670 |
| PITTSFIELD POST OFFICE | 212 FENN STREET | 4134426961 |
| WESTFIELD POST OFFICE | 8 WEST SILVER ST | 4135622221 |
| WILLIAMSBURG POST OFFICE | 1 WILLIAMS STREET | 4132687274 |
| HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT | 15 GOTHIC STREET | 4135845810 |
| EASTHAMPTON POST OFFICE | 191 NORTHAMPTON ST | 4135270060 |
| SOUTHWICK POST OFFICE | 653 COLLEGE HIGHWAY | 4135696619 |
| HOLYOKE MALL POSTAL STORE | INGLESIDE MALL | 4135360230 |
| HOLYOKE POST OFFICE | 650 DWIGHT STREET | 4135344577 |
| WEST SPRINGFIELD POST OFFICE | 74 ELM STREET | 4137342321 |
| CANAAN POST OFFICE | 9 CHURCH ST | 8608247475 |
| SOUTH HADLEY POST OFFICE | 1 HADLEY ROAD | 4135388686 |
| GRANBY POST OFFICE | 10 BANK STREET | 8606532293 |
| NORTH ADAMS POST OFFICE | 67 SUMMER STREET | 4136644554 |
Becket administrative numbers
| Becket Town code | 2504545 |
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| Becket Town postcode | 01223 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Becket
| Airport | Pittsfield Municipal Airport 13.9 miles Walter J. Koladza Airport 17.8 miles Barnes Municipal Airport 21.3 miles |
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Becket territory
| Becket area | 47,83 sq mi (123,87 km²) |
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| Becket altitude | 1 696 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.2949 Longitude: -73.0885 Latitude: 42° 17' 42'' North Longitude: 73° 5' 19'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
| Local time | |
| Cities twinned with Becket | Currently, the town Becket isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Becket isn't part of a natural park |
What is Becket close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Middlefield, Tyringham, Washington and Otis | ||
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| Washington | Middlefield | Middlefield |
| Tyringham |  | Middlefield |
| Tyringham | Tyringham | Otis |
| Middlefield 6 miles | Tyringham 6 miles | Washington 6.2 miles |
| Otis 6.3 miles | Lee 7.5 miles | Chester 7.6 miles |
| Peru 8.3 miles | Blandford 9.8 miles | Hinsdale 9.8 miles |
| Monterey 10.2 miles | Worthington 10.3 miles | Lenox 10.6 miles |
| Huntington 11.6 miles | Stockbridge 12 miles | Chesterfield 13 miles |
| Sandisfield 13.1 miles | Dalton 13.2 miles | Great Barrington 13.5 miles |
| Tolland 13.6 miles | Montgomery 14 miles | Pittsfield 14 miles |
Distance between Becket and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2500 miles | Houston : 1511 miles | Philadelphia : 191 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2191 miles | San Antonio : 1670 miles | San Diego : 2474 miles |
| Dallas : 1449 miles | San Jose : 2578 miles | Jacksonville : 954 miles |
| Indianapolis : 703 miles | San Francisco : 2627 miles | Austin : 1597 miles |
| Columbus : 539 miles | Fort Worth : 1478 miles | Charlotte : 644 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Becket, MA
Elementary schools in Becket
Becket Washington School
District of Central BerkshireLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 125
Leisure and activities in Becket surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Greenock Country Club to Lee 8.2 miles | The Blandford Club to Blandford 9.9 miles |
| Bas-Ridge Golf Course to Hinsdale 10.2 miles | Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club to Lenox 10.5 miles |
| Worthington Golf Club to Worthington 10.6 miles | Stockbridge Golf Club to Stockbridge 11 miles |
| Country Club of Pittsfield to Pittsfield 12.7 miles | Wahconah Country Club to Dalton 12.8 miles |
| Berkshire Hills Country Club to Pittsfield 13.8 miles | General Electric Athletic Club to Pittsfield 14.5 miles |