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 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.
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…
