Franklin County is the northernmost of the three Massachusetts counties of the Pioneer Valley, and the most rural. The largest town is Greenfield (pop. 18,168 as of the 2000 census), but many towns have populations of 1,000 or less. With the end of county government in 1997, Franklin Regional Council of Governments redefined itself to offer services and expertise that it is difficult for the individual towns to access or afford on their own.

Franklin County Links

• Franklin County Cider Days – Celebrating all things apples! 2-day event each year on the first weekend of November
• Local news feeds and links for Franklin County
• The Franklin Land Trust – preserving farmland and open space in Western Massachusetts
• Franklin Regional Council of Governments – a regional organization offering programming, products and services on the municipal and regional level, including teen programs, economic development planning and emergency preparedness.

Ashfield, MA was first settled in 1743 and incorporated in 1765. The town was originally named Hunttown but renamed when it was incorporated.
Ashfield is in the eastern foothills of the Berkshire and lies along the Swift River. Ashfield Lake is near the center of town. The DAR State Forest is also partially in Ashfield.
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Local news and rss feeds for Greenfield, MA

Local news and rss feeds for Franklin County

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