The Pioneer Valley and Connecticut River Valley are bioregions, not political divisions. As such, the area encompasses Southern Vermont as well as Western Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, the area includes Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties, from Greenfield to Springfield. But there are also strong economic, political and environmental connections to Southern Vermont.
If your town is missing, please register and add a comment so it can be included. If you are interested in writing about your town or favorite place in Southern Vermont, please
Towns in Southern Vermont