Vaccine Information
Primary series eligibility: Anyone over the age of 6 months is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine (vaccine doses are age-dependent). Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for people who are…
Municipal Resources
Along with being available to assist you with questions about local government and regional issues, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments also provides multiple resources, such as county road maps,…
Cooperative Public Health Service
The CPHS Health District works to protect and promote public health in its 15 member towns, under the direction of the local Boards of Health. A Board of Health works…
Vacant and Abandoned Buildings–Options for Town Officials
Vacant and abandoned buildings can be a financial drain on towns, can pose health and safety issues for residents and first responders, and can decrease the value of nearby properties.…
Franklin County Cooperative Inspection Program
The Franklin County Cooperative Inspection Program (FCCIP) provides state-mandated building, electrical, and plumbing/gas inspection services (or a subset thereof) to 16 Franklin County towns and is responsible for zoning enforcement…
Bids
Please note: Only potential bidders who have requested the bid from this page with a valid email address will be automatically sent addenda and notifications that become available for the…
Collective Purchasing
The Collective Purchasing Program is a fee-for-service program that provides bidding, contracting and troubleshooting services to our member municipalities and others. This page describes the overall program. Information on specific…
Town Accounting Program
The Town Accounting Program is a fee-for-service program initiated by the FRCOG in 2005 to respond to the needs of several Franklin County communities for professional accounting services. Services include warrant input,…
Pools, Summer Camps, Beaver Permits and more
Boards of Health are responsible for protecting the public health by enforcing the state standards laid out in a number of Codes. Some of the most important public health protections…
Illness and Disease
Infectious diseases cause illness, suffering and even death, and place an enormous financial and emotional burden on society. In Massachusetts, infectious disease are managed through a partnership between local boards…
Housing/Lodging
Boards of Health are responsible for protecting the public health by enforcing minimum state standards for community sanitation. The CPHS issues permits, conducts inspections, and initiates enforcement activities when needed to…
