Legal Marijuana: Municipal Options and Next Steps
Margaret Hurley, Municipal Division Chief of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, joined us on September 7th for a review of what the final legislation says and what next steps are…
Franklin County/North Quabbin Community Health Improvement Plan
On April 7 the FRCOG was pleased to host a broad group of community based organizations, health care providers, local and state government representatives, school officials, and public health professionals…
Opioid Task Force Complementary Medicine Meeting Materials
Below are the handouts and presentations from the 3/3/17 Healthcare Solutions and Treatment & Recovery Committees joint meeting on the effectiveness of Complementary and Alternative Medicines for Substance Use Disorder. Karen…
New Accounting Software Required
As it turns out, the rumors we kept hearing were true! We received official notice that the Fundware accounting software used by the FRCOG and by the regional Town Accounting…
Kat Allen’s Op Ed
Click here to read Partnership For Youth Coalition Coordinator Kat Allen’s recent My Turn in the Recorder.
Coalition Educates on Youth Marijuana Use
In November, MA residents will vote on the question of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Whether or not this legislation passes – and how this legislation is implemented if passed…
Rural Policy Advisory Commission kicks off in Greenfield
Massachusetts’ new Rural Policy Commission held its first meeting at the Olver Transit Center recently. Franklin County representatives on the Commission include our own Linda Dunlavy (who was elected Treasurer)…
New Regional Sign-Making Machine
FRCOG is pleased to announce the purchase of a new shared resource for Franklin County’s municipalities. Greenfield’s DPW is now hosting a regional sign making machine that is considerably faster…
Rabies Clinic & Tick-borne Disease Testing Clinic for pets
Click below for more information on this great opportunity to get your pets tested for dangerous tick-borne diseases and vaccinated! March 26 10-12 at Hawlemont School in Charlemont. Information below:…
Drug Take Back Box Locations
Do you have unwanted or out-of-date drugs in your home? Get them out of the medicine cabinet, away from children and potential abusers, and out of the environment. Thanks to…
