Franklin&Hamp.Ctys happenings - western MA.

08/31/2026

wanna make a broom? Check in with the Swampfield Historical Society- Sunderland Public Library

08/31/2026

Three days, three venues, one festival. Sept 11-13, 2026 in Williamstown, MA. View the full lineup, schedule, and festival passes. Headliners include Arturo Sandoval, Brandee Younger, Lisa Fischer, Steve Turre, and The Cookers. Hosted by NEA Jazz Master Todd Barkan.

08/31/2026

Weeds are an inevitable part of gardening, but they can also tell us a lot about the places where they grow.

In his latest Ask the Gardener column for the Boston Globe, Native Plant Trust Director of Horticulture Uli Lorimer takes a closer look at the plants we often label as weeds, exploring what they can reveal about our gardens and how understanding their life cycles can help us manage them more effectively.

From annuals and perennials to woody vines, Uli shares strategies for deciding which plants to pluck, which to cut back, and which might be worth admiring.

“Even when I feel overwhelmed, I remember that weeds are a human construct, and by shifting how we see them, they can lead us to appreciate their abundance.” – Uli Lorimer, director of Horticulture

Read the full article through the link here: https://www.boston.com/real-estate/gardening/2026/08/27/new-england-gardening-weeds/

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08/31/2026

All equipment is provided and kayaking is guided by a local professional.

08/31/2026

BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner, Robbie Goldstein, issued an emergency state order to place all forms of kratom into Schedule I by the direction of Governor Maura Healey. Schedule I effectively bans the possession, distribution and manu...

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08/31/2026

Interfaith Council of Franklin County