Orange Selectboard to meet Saturday to discuss town manager next steps

Like father, like son: The art, science and family bond behind a local DJ business

Hatfield resident Killian Stewart, 16, had his first professional solo gig five years ago after apprenticing in his craft almost literally from birth, thanks to mentoring from the well-known regional DJ Greg Stewart. Also known as Killian’s dad, Greg is an audio-visual engineer by day. The two of them provide glimpses into the art and […]

Northfield Planning Board reviews stormwater data for proposed solar site

The Northfield Planning Board kept a public hearing open regarding BlueWave Solar's proposed 4,316-panel solar array following discussions on various stormwater drainage scenarios.

Getting back in the saddle: Mohawk Trail Regional School students start new academic year

Students and staff at Mohawk Trail Regional School in Buckland returned for the start of the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday.

Beacon Hill Roll Call: Aug. 24 to Aug. 28, 2026

There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2026 session through Aug. 28. The House has held 154 roll calls so far in the 2026 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of rolls […]

UMass football snaps longest FBS losing streak with 37-21 win at Rutgers

The UMass football team kicked off its 2026 season with a shocking 37-21 upset against Rutgers on Thursday night at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. The victory snapped the Minutemen’s 16-game losing streak — the longest active streak in all of FBS football at the time — plus counted as it’s first win against […]