Beacon Hill Roll Call: Oct. 19 to Oct. 23, 2026

My Turn: Vote ‘no’ on Question 7

I’m surprised I haven’t seen more about Ballot Question 7, since it’s hugely consequential for our area. What’s at stake is: Do rural towns still have a right to exist, and to continue to choose to remain rural? There’s absolutely an affordable housing crisis, and we absolutely have to do something about it. But Question […]

'What kind of mug person are you?': Deerfield family puts spin on book exchange concept with 'mug library'

A Deerfield family turned their hobby of thrifting into a community project by creating a free mug library outside their home to encourage neighborhood connection.

Residents make voices heard at Wendell parking forum

At a recent Wendell Selectboard meeting, officials and residents discussed potential parking restrictions in the town center, including proposals for prohibiting parking on Morse Village Road and near the library.

WMass field hockey: Amelia Rider sends Franklin Tech into Class C championship game (VIDEO)

TURNERS FALLS — The top-seeded Franklin Tech field hockey team was on upset alert against fourth-seeded Hampshire Regional on Thursday afternoon. Amelia Rider ensured that it didn’t happen, as the senior came through with a clutch goal in the second overtime to help the Eagles capture a 2-1 win over the Raiders in the Western […]

Next play reading on tap for Valley Players in Northfield

The Valley Players theater group is scheduled to perform Shakespeare's "King Lear" at The Brewery at Four Star Farms on Nov. 21 to raise funds for its 2027 season and the nonprofit LifePath.