This is the second installment of the 2025-26 Western Massachusetts Boys Hockey Top 10. Pope Francis, though, competes in the Independent Division. So they won’t be a part of this project. But the rankings will be updated weekly throughout the winter regular season.Previous Rankings: Dec....
Previous Rankings: PreseasonGame of the Week: Needham at Braintree, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2:30 p.m.1. Milton (1-0, +7 Goal Differential)2. Natick (2-0, +3 GD)3. Braintree (2-0-1, +4 GD)4. Brookline (1-2, +4 GD)5. Newton North (1-0-1, +1 GD)6. Framingham (0-2-1, -3 GD)7. Wellesley (0-1, -1 GD)8. Needham...
CHESTER — The Western Mass. Hilltown Hikers is partnering with the Department of Conservation and Recreation on Jan. 1 for a guided First Day Hike beginning at 10 a.m. to the Sanderson Brook Falls in the Chester Blandford State Forest.The two-mile hike in Chester is...
SOUTHWICK — At the Planning Board’s last public hearing, the decision to modify Crepes Tea House’s special permit to allow dining in one of its three outbuildings and add an ADA ramp to it was delayed because of questions raised by the fire chief about...
To date this offseason, the Red Sox have done very little to address the team’s offensive shortcomings. Presumably, those are still to come this winter.But the pitching staff? That’s another matter altogether. The Red Sox have traded for two starting pitchers to add to their...
Previous Rankings: Preseason Herget, Preseason CareyGame of the Week: Weymouth at Milton, Saturday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m.1. Weymouth (2-0, +10 Goal Differential)2. Milton (2-0, +6 GD)3. Framingham (1-0, +2 GD) 4. Wellesley (2-1, +1 GD)5. Natick (0-2-1, -3 GD)6. Braintree (1-1, -4 GD)7. Newton North...
Dear Eric: Currently, I am living with my significant other at his son’s apartment. We pay rent and have our own room. His son is 36 years old, divorced with no kids. He is a pleasant guy and seems responsible.Last night, he let the daughter...
The Celtics are looking to get back on track after losing two guys in a row for the first time in more than a month this past week. How the Celtics fare in the standings for the next month could loom large for the trade...
MassLive released its second Western Mass. girls basketball Top 20 ranking for the 2025-2026 season on Dec. 19. Previous Rankings: Dec. 10Western Mass. Top 20 Preseason RankingSpringfield Central (1-1; 1)Minnechaug (2-0; 3)Pittsfield (0-0; 2)South Hadley (1-0; 5)Longmeadow (1-0; 7)Northampton (2-1; 4)Frontier (2-1; 6)Hoosac Valley (1-1;...
