Beacon Hill Roll Call: April 20 to April 24, 2026

Outdoor track: Ella Hoogendyk wins MSTCA West Heptathlon for third consecutive year

SOUTH DEERFIELD — For the third straight year, Ella Hoogendyk of Northampton High School won the MSTCA West Heptathlon on Tuesday. Hoogendyk finished with 4,133 points at Frontier Regional High School. The senior put a nice bow on the overall performance, finishing with a personal best (2:20.02) in the 800-meter. The run was good for […]

Conway residents approve 'dwelling unit' bylaw change, new fire truck

Conway residents approved the purchase of a new fire truck, Highway Department vehicles and several bylaw changes during Annual Town Meeting, including a controversial definition of "dwelling units" that excludes recreational vehicles, tents and yurts.

Hampshire College secures loan to keep teach-out on track through December

Hampshire College has secured a loan from a philanthropic partner to support the wind-down of campus operations and ensure students can complete their degrees before the campus closes.

Meals on Wheels providers sounding alarm amid looming budget deficit

Meals on Wheels providers across Massachusetts are facing a projected $5.8 million deficit for the coming fiscal year due to rising food and delivery costs, decreased federal funding and a growing elderly population, which could limit access to the program for older adults who depend on it.

My Turn: Celebrating Pride Month: Honoring the fight for LGBTQ+ rights

“June is bustin’ out all over,” says a memorable song composed in the 1940s for the musical “Carousel,” but more recently, June has become  known as “Pride Month.” For those of you who are wondering why, here is my explanation.  “Pride,” in this case, is an abbreviation of “gay pride” or perhaps “lesbian and gay pride,” or “LGBTQ+ pride.” […]