Franklin County

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has been on the road, promoting road funding proposals that could mean almost double the amount of Chapter 90 dollars for some rural communities and more.

Following almost 40 years of public service, Franklin County Sheriff Chris Donelan says he'll be retiring at the end of January. Donelan was first sworn in as sheriff in 2011, and has been re-elected twice - serving two, full-six year terms. He's retiring amid his third and after a career that's also included time as a police officer and state representative. As sheriff, he oversaw the county's House of Correction shift focus to offering addiction and mental health treatment to those in the system. As a lawmaker, he also had a role in the creation of the state's first sales tax holiday, among other accomplishments. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos spoke with Donelan soon after his retirement announcement.

Community members in Greenfield, Massachusetts got a chance to see the new home of their fire department Monday - following a ribbon-cutting for the facility.

Next week is Thanksgiving, and after a year and half of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans from coast to coast are looking forward to coming together this holiday season. But COVID-19 is still with us.

The Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations is rethinking its strategic plan for promoting things like innovative public policy,…

CiderDays is an annual community celebration of all things apple in beautiful Franklin County, Massachusetts. 2017 marks their 23rd year with tours,…

Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders was in Franklin County Monday. His stops included the Franklin County Senior Center, where health care and Social…

Last week New York 115th District Assemblywoman Janet Duprey announced she would retire at the end of her term. The Franklin County sheriff announced…

Clinton, Franklin, and Essex Counties are the latest in New York to join Operation Lifesaver – an effort by law enforcement agencies to use technology to…