Beacon Hill Roll Call: Oct. 20 to Oct. 24, 2025

School Committee gives Mohawk Trail superintendent 'proficient' rating

Sheryl Stanton was rated proficient for the 2025-2026 school year, with five School Committee members giving her an exemplary rating, five giving her a proficient rating and two giving her an overall rating of needs improvement.

In wake of resident pushback, Mohawk Trail district adds School Choice seats for 2026-2027 school year

The Mohawk Trail Regional School District School Committee has increased the number of School Choice seats available at Colrain Central School for the 2026-2027 school year to 51, while also adding some seats back at Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School, following pushback from residents about reduced numbers.

Four Rivers ultimate teams celebrated after High School National Invite

GREENFIELD — After competing in the most prestigious tournament in the county, the Four Rivers ultimate frisbee teams got the royal treatment upon their arrival back to the community on Sunday morning. With a police and fire department escort starting at Applebee’s, the Otters made their way through Greenfield and all the way back to […]

Recorder All-Stars: Outdoor girls track & field

The Greenfield Recorder compiled a list of All-Stars for outdoor girls track & field athletes. Coaches input and performances in playoff environments helped factor into the final decisions. Intercounty league results also played a role. Zephyr Jetzon, Mohawk Trail Jetzon took home a Western Mass. Class S (Small School) championship with her performance in the […]

North County Notebook: June 15, 2026

Ducks to visit Northfield library NORTHFIELD — Live ducks will be quacking and waddling around outside the Dickinson Memorial Library as part of a free event on Wednesday, June 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. The ducks come from the Duckworld sanctuary in Montague. June 20: Ice cream social, concert to kick off Summer Reading Program NORTHFIELD […]