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

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.

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 […]

H.S. Roundup: Franklin Tech golf shows depth in win over Westfield Tech

WESTFIELD — The Franklin Tech golf displayed its depth in a 164-175 win over Westfield Tech at Shaker Farms Country Club in Bi-County East play on Thursday. The Eagles’ top four all had impressive rounds with Brady Wood carding the lowest round with a 40, earning medalist honors on the par 37. Not too many […]

Artistic creations will take to the water in lighted boat parade in Ashfield

Ashfield will host a free lighted boat parade at the Town Beach & Park on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring artistic displays, pre-show performances and participation from the Nipmuc-led organization No Loose Braids.