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.

5th Annual Winter Fare in Greenfield Kicks off on Saturday, Feb 4th for a Weeklong Celebration Greenfield’s annual Winter Fare will take place on Saturday, February 4th! Along with the farmers’ market, workshops, and barter market that Winter Fare …

Winklepicker Festival Mardi Gras Ball w/ Buckwheat Zydeco & After-Party w/ The Primate Fiasco Saturday, Feb 18th @ 7pm in Ashfield, MA Continuing our Parents’ Night Out promotions, Hilltown Families has a pair of tickets to giveaway to one very l…

Five Winter Carnivals & Festivals Happening in the Four Counties of Western MA Winter Carnival in Holyoke, MA January 29th-February 4th ♦ A weeklong winter celebration happens with the Holyoke Winter Carnival!  Between January 29th and February…

Pioneer Valley History Network “Disasters in the Pioneer Valley” Project Last year, the Pioneer Valley History Network’s website featured the history of remarkable women throughout the Pioneer Valley.  The topic was incredibly popular, and even …

The Massachusetts energy assistance and fuel assistance page at MassResources.org provides an overview of the various programs across the state. Locally, fuel assistance programs are administered by: Community Action! of the Franklin,Hampshire and North Quabbin Regions 377 Main St. Greenfield , MA 01301 (413) 774-2310 1-800-370-0940 – Toll Free – Hampshire County Valley Opportunity Council [...]