Steve Balter watched footage from one of Wellesley’s scrimmages during the preseason at least a dozen times. The Raiders head coach started the film over and over, going through each possession, looking for things he might have missed and making observations on specific plays with...
SOUTHWICK — After four months of public hearings and dozens of revisions, the Planning Board approved a new bylaw mandated by the state that will allow, by right, the building of what is often called a mother-in-law suite or accessory dwelling unit.“At the last Planning...
WESTFIELD - On May 1, Westfield High School celebrated College and Career Reveal Day, where seniors are asked to come in wearing t-shirts or other outward indications of their plans beyond graduation.Guidance counselor Megan Dougherty said in the college world, May 1 is the day...
SOUTHWICK — It’s taken over a year and a half, but if all goes according to plan, the town’s first pickleball courts will open at Town Hall in about two months.“The asphalt was put down yesterday,” said the town’s Building and Grounds Supervisor Daniel Fernandez...
MassLive released its All-Western Mass. lists for girls wrestling on Friday. Junior Samantha Bertini of Ludlow adjusts her headgear during a stoppage in her final bout Saturday.Jack NelsonFirst Team100 - Brianna Santa, Putnam Voc.107 - Samantha Bertini, Ludlow114 - Izabella Perez, Putnam Voc.120 - Janielis...
Throughout the 2024-25 girls lacrosse season, MassLive will unveil updated rankings each week, showcasing the top 10 teams in Western Massachusetts.Click here for the previous rankings. Here’s how things stack up after six weeks of action:East Longmeadow (8-4, Previous Rank: No. 1)West Springfield (7-3, PR:...
The Celtics had to wait an extra couple days, but they know their second-round opponent as they’ll face the Knicks. New York beat Detroit in six games in the first round as just about every game came down to the wire.In the meantime, the Celtics...
Dear Abby: I’ve known “Bianca” since high school. She’s my neighbor and godmother to my son. I consider her a sister, and we travel and spend holidays together. Our families get along well.A month ago, my body started aching all over. I have been feeling...
Throughout the 2024-25 boys lacrosse season, MassLive will unveil updated rankings each week, showcasing the top 10 teams in Western Massachusetts.Click here for the previous rankings. Here’s how things stack up after six weeks of action:Longmeadow (8-2, Previous Rank: No. 1) Minnechaug (10-0, PR: No....
HOLYOKE — It only happens once a year. The month of May brings your chance to see the more than 100-year-old wisteria vines put on a show in Holyoke.When these plants blossom at the Wistariahurst Museum, located at 238 Cabot St., cascades of fragrant, purple...
