Get ready for an explosive celebration as Greenfield gears up for its annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration on Saturday, July 6th, 2024 (with a rain date of July 7th). This year's event promises to be a day filled with music, community spirit, and a dazzling fireworks [...]

Gill, Massachusetts, is a charming rural town with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike. Founded in 1793 and named after Moses Gill, who later became the state's acting governor, this small town of about 1,500 residents boasts a blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and local [...]

The Mohawk Trail Concerts, a beloved summer music series in Western Massachusetts, is gearing up for another exciting season in 2024. This long-running series brings world-class chamber music to the charming Charlemont Federated Church, offering a diverse range of performances in an intimate [...]

The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) is a youth organization dedicated to building courage, confidence, and character in girls from kindergarten through 12th grade. It serves over 15,000 girls across 186 communities in the [...]

Summertime in Western Mass means plenty of delicious, healthy, locally grown fruits and veggies from our local farms. On any given day of the week you can stop by a local farm stand and pick up some produce. But on certain days, farmers, artisans, and producers come together to put on a farmers’ market for the community. Here are some [...]

Embark on a picturesque journey through the Berkshires and along the historic Mohawk Trail. Beginning in Pittsfield, follow Route 7 north, passing through charming towns like Lanesboro, the birthplace of humorist Josh [...]

The community is once again rallying for its annual fundraising celebration, Relay for Life of Franklin County, to benefit the American Cancer Society. As the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising event, this remarkable gathering unites us in a shared mission of hope, resilience, and unwavering [...]

Laurie Goddard is a contemporary artist whose works have been displayed in galleries and institutions around the region and the world. We in Franklin County are lucky that we can enjoy Goddard’s art close to home at her new gallery in Shelburne Falls, near Salmon [...]

Get ready for an unforgettable summer experience at the 2024 Green River Festival in Greenfield, Massachusetts! Scheduled for June 21-23, 2024 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, this beloved event promises a weekend full of exceptional music, delicious food, stunning art, and family-friendly [...]

Centrally located in Franklin County, Greenfield was formed in 1811. Conveniently situated at the intersection of I-91 and Route 2 (Mohawk Trail), it's just 35 minutes north of Springfield and an hour from Bradley International Airport. As the commercial and cultural hub of the northern Pioneer Valley, Greenfield is home to Greenfield [...]