Franklin Regional Council of Governments

08/31/2026

We all need to feel heard...especially young people who can often feel like no-one is listening. Click for more ideas on simple ways to support the teens in your life: https://communitiesthatcarecoalition.com/resources/teens-thrive-campaign/

08/31/2026

The state Department of Public Health is collecting data on the experiences and needs of people 12 and up across the state. They will use this information to decide where to invest to improve health -- and we want to make sure our region is counted!

The survey is totally confidential, and is available in 11 languages. It takes about 15 mintues to fill out. Please share the survey link with your family and neighbors! https://www.mass.gov/healthsurvey

08/28/2026

The weekend of September 26-28 marks the 2nd annual Massachusetts Good Neighbor Day! Communities, organizations, and individuals statewide are hosting activities that strengthen connections, encourage kindness, and foster a deeper sense of belonging in the Commonwealth. Good Neighbor Day is a reminder that we can all contribute to making this a better place to live – and even the smallest steps help.

Want to plan an event in your neighborhood or at your office? FRCOG has resources such as invitations, signs, and activity suggestions for local Good Neighbor Day organizers at https://frcog.org/chip-gnd-2026/

08/12/2026

https://recorder.com/2026/08/10/franklin-county-mrc-nonprofit-forming/

Franklin County Medical Reserve Corps volunteers are forming a nonprofit to ensure long-term sustainability after current contracts end.

08/11/2026

We have an opening for a full-time Senior Transportation Planner - view the position description and learn how to apply at: https://frcog.org/about/employment/

08/03/2026

Congratulations to our own Phoebe Walker and the many other Franklin and Hampshire County stakeholders who will help shape the Rural Health Transformation Program in the Commonwealth!

Massachusetts has formed a 35-member Rural Health Transformation Program Community Advisory Council to oversee the distribution of $162 million in federal funds aimed at improving health care access and quality in the state's rural communities.

07/29/2026

Mosquitoes in Deerfield and Northfield tested positive for West Nile virus. Risk levels in Franklin County remain low.

07/21/2026

We love this annual chance to show new Baystate Health doctors around Franklin County! Grateful for our co-hosts on the bus tour: LifePath, Community Action, and for our bus stop hosts: the Ashfield Food Pantry, Ashfield Hardware, The Brick House Community Resource Center Heartwing Centering Center, The Senior Center, and Dr. Topolski.

Six new Baystate Franklin family medicine residents toured Franklin County to learn about local community support services.

07/10/2026

Click here for more simple ways to support the teens in your life: https://communitiesthatcarecoalition.com/resources/teens-thrive-campaign/

07/07/2026

We have begun the search process for a Senior Transportation Planner - view the position description and learn how to apply at: https://frcog.org/about/employment/