Each spring, the hills and back roads of western Massachusetts come alive with creativity as the Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail returns for another inspiring weekend. On April 25–26, 2026, the 22nd annual tour invites visitors to step inside working studios, meet talented ceramic artists, and experience the deep connection between pottery, [...]
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, local skiers, snowboarders, and community supporters will head to Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Charlemont for the annual Ski United fundraiser benefiting the United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire [...]
Get ready to dance the night away at the Cummington Family Contra Dance on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Cummington Community House in Cummington, Massachusetts!
This lively and welcoming event is perfect for dancers of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re an experienced contra dancer or stepping onto the [...]
The United Way originated in 1887 in Denver, Colorado. It was not until 1921 that the organization had expanded all the way to Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The organization continued to grow through the 20th century, with an increase in member towns, partner agencies, and fundraising campaigns. In 2021, United Way of Franklin County and [...]
Summer is officially in full swing and July 4th is already next week! Check out these July 4th events to catch some fireworks and celebrate our Independence Day.
Greenfield
This Friday, July 1st, 2022 the Greenfield Recreation Department has a whole lineup of events to celebrate Independence Day from 4 to 10:30 pm at Beacon Field in [...]
Sales of single family homes in Franklin County were down 1.6% and median price down 5.0% in June 2020 compared to June 2019. The sales were down in both Hampshire and Hampden Counties. Median price was up in both Hampshire and Hampden [...]
Sales of single family homes in Franklin County were down 43.4% and median price down 17.6% in May 2020 compared to May 2019. The sales were down in Hampden County and up in Hampshire County. Median price was up in Hampden County and down in Hampshire County.
The average days on market in the Pioneer Valley was down 16.9% from 71 days in May 2019 compared to 59 days in May 2020. Listings that are pending (under agreement to sell) were down 3.2% from 653 listings pending in May 2019 to 632 listings pending sale in May 2020.
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Sales of single family homes in Franklin County were down 28.3% and median price down 1.1% in April 2020 compared to April 2019. The sales were down in Hampshire and Hampden County. Median price was up in both Hampden and Hampshire [...]
Sales of single family homes in Franklin County were up 4.1% and median price up 7.7% in 2019 compared to 2018. The sales were up in Hampden County and down in Hampshire County. Median price was up in both Hampden and Hampshire [...]
Sales of single family homes in Franklin County were down 4.8% and median price up 2.3% in October 2019 compared to October 2018. The sales were up 5.2% in Hampden County and 45.6% in Hampshire County. Median price was up in both Hampden and Hampshire [...]
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