A Short History of Becket Woods – 1971
to 2004
(Community Association to Road District)
Robert Hamilton developed Becket Woods in 1971. Until
April 2001, the Becket Woods Community Association, Inc.,
pursuant to the Becket Woods Restrictive Covenant (to
which all of Becket Woods lots were subject) collected
dues from all lot owners, which funded the Becket Woods
budget.
In April 2001, the Becket Woods Restrictive Covenant
expired and the Becket Woods Road & Maintenance District
was created by Special Legislation. Under this legislation
the Town of Becket collects a District Assessment, which
is paid over to the District Treasurer, which funds the
Becket Woods budget.
Also in April 2001, the new Becket Woods Restated Declaration
of Protective Covenants became effective. The Protective
Covenants contains similar use restrictions as the old
covenants and act in the same manner as the old to protect
the character and value of the Becket Woods Community.
The biggest difference between the old and new Covenant
is that only those lots that have been signed on to the
new Covenant are subject to them. However, a Becket Woods
lot does not need to have been signed on to the new Covenant
to be liable for the District Assessment. The District
and new Covenant are completely independent.
Becket Woods offers the following amenities, which are
supported by the budget:
- Swimming Pond
- Four tennis courts
- Basketball court
- Play structure
- Gardens
- Hiking Trails
- Yearly Community BBQ (following the Annual Meeting)
- Private road system
- Community land and ponds
Since its creation, Becket Woods has thrived because
of the involvement of its Members. The Prudential Committee
is composed of Becket Woods owners, and its various subcommittees
always have openings for owners who are interested in
helping the community prosper and grow. The most important
way a Becket Woods owner can be involved is participation
in the Annual Meeting, either in person or by proxy.
At the Annual Meeting the District Clerk and members
of the Prudential Committee are elected and important
decisions are made which affect every lot owner in Becket
Woods.
You should never hesitate to contact the District Clerk
or any one of the members of the Prudential Committee
if you have an interest in becoming involved in the workings
of Becket Woods and should never forget to be represented
at the Annual Meeting, which is held on the Saturday
within the observed Independence Day, July Fourth weekend
each year.
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