We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Atwood as our new Director of Planning. A long-standing employee of the FRCOG, Jessica brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our agency, and we are excited to welcome her…
Many farms across Massachusetts have been impacted by the July 2023 storms. The MA Dept. of Agricultural Resources has developed guidance and documented resources to help farmers navigate the decisions that need to be made when dealing with flood impacts;…
The Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) has been awarded their eighth competitive grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess “Brownfields” sites in Franklin County. Brownfields are defined by the EPA as “property where the expansion, redevelopment…
FEMA is currently offering FY24 Dam Emergencies Collaborative Technical Assistance (CTA) for municipalities with High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD). CTA is a series of collaborative sessions with FEMA, local officials and dam owners, aimed at helping communities at risk of…
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.
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”…
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…
