The creation of the Director of Rural Affairs position was one of the top priorities of the MA Rural Policy Advisory Commission. The quick action to implement that priority by the Healey-Driscoll administration was a significant win for Franklin County…
The FRCOG’s Cooperative Public Health Service health district is looking for an outgoing, detail-oriented person to join a great team of Health Agents and Public Health Nurses serving 15 rural towns.
Happy spring from all of us at the FRCOG! Things are warming up in our region, and we are feeling energized by the progress we've made via legislative advocacy, the new programs and initiatives we have in the works, and…
Charles Rose Architects’ pathbreaking zero-net energy building in Greenfield, MA, the John W. Olver Transit Center, is a winner of the American Institute of Architect's highest honor for sustainable design. The 2023 COTE Top Ten Award, often called the “gold-standard”…
FRCOG is assisting the Town of Rowe with an innovative forest climate resiliency and public education project for the Woodlands Partnership of the Northwest Region (formerly Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership). The project is funded by a MVP Action Grant; project…
In late 2022, the FRCOG developed economic development fact sheets for each Franklin County municipality to assist newly incoming or redistricted legislators and other stakeholders with quick access to municipal-level data. The fact sheets may be of assistance in grant…
An icon of Franklin County and Massachusetts, Congressman John W. Olver, died on February 23rd. Congressman Olver was a staunch advocate for Franklin County, and his efforts brought millions of federal investment dollars to our region: the CDC's Food Processing…
