Beacon Hill Roll Call: Dec. 22 to Dec. 26, 2025

Body found in Connecticut River near General Pierce Bridge

MONTAGUE — Police are working to identify a body that was found floating in the Connecticut River near the General Pierce Bridge on Wednesday afternoon, shortly after 1 p.m. Greenfield Police Chief Todd Dodge said that a detail officer had been working in the area and saw what appeared to be a body floating in […]

Future of Greenfield's after-school program questioned in budget review

The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing the mayor's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, which includes a 12% decrease in funding for the Recreation Department and the elimination of the youth coordinator position, which would result in the cancellation of the Rec Room program.

Hampshire College warns it lacks funds to complete student teach-out

Hampshire College is facing financial obstacles in its ability to complete the teach-out of students who remain on campus this summer and fall, as President Jennifer Chrisler wrote in a recent letter to the campus.

Amherst, MassDevelopment launch Hampshire campus planning effort

The Town Council of Amherst is partnering with MassDevelopment to help shape future development of the 800-acre Hampshire College campus, prioritizing housing, small business development, habitat protection and preservation of farming.

Buckland voters give green light to $500K override in town election

Voters in Buckland approved a Proposition 2 1⁄2 override in a 241-130 vote, which will raise the town's property tax rate to an estimated $18.27 per $1,000 of assessed value in fiscal year 2027, resulting in an additional $500,000 to cover operating costs.