Welcome to the first post in our new Hometown Highlights series, where we shine a light on something truly special in each of our local towns. We’re kicking things off with Ashfield, Massachusetts—a picturesque town with a gem that’s been lovingly nurtured by community spirit: the [...]

The Franklin County Community Meals Program is an invaluable non-profit in our area. Together with the local community, they work to alleviate hunger. They organize four meal sites in Orange, Turners Falls, Greenfield, and Northfield, Massachusetts, as well as three food pantries: the Orange Food Pantry, the Greenfield Community College Food [...]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County is one local nonprofit organization whose work and mission really enhances our community. BBBS matches volunteers with children to form a one-to-one mentoring relationship. By building meaningful connections, children receive support through their social and emotional development, to help them [...]

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, consider volunteering in our local community. Franklin County has a lot of wonderful organizations where you can volunteer to help make our community stronger and [...]

One of the benefits of living in Franklin County is having so many beautiful rivers to enjoy locally, such as the Green River, the Connecticut River, and the Deerfield River. Unfortunately, these rivers often suffer from pollution. Walking along the rivers or paddling down them can reveal certain areas where trash and debris has [...]

Join me for the 19th Annual Art & Leisure Auction to benefit United Way of Franklin County. The auction, to take place on Saturday, December 1 at Greenfield Community College, will feature a silent and live auction. Quality items have been donated by businesses and individuals around Franklin County. Bid on especially fine items in the live auction such as a $1000 gift card to Southwest Airlines, 4 pavilion Red Sox tickets, and a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard by private plane.

Arrive at 5:30 pm for the silent auction at and then stay for the live auction at 7:30 pm. Guest auctioneers Liz Fisk from WHAI 98.3/Bear Country 95.3 and Representative Paul Mark will lead the live auction. All activities will be held in the Cohn Family Dining Commons at GCC. Enjoy live music and food while you bid!

Tickets to the Annual Art & Leisure Auction are $35 per person or sponsor a table of 8 for $275. Click here to register now!

The mission of United Way is to improve the quality of life in our area through special focus on education, financial stability, and health. As a member of the board, I am proud to support the many ways that United Way benefits Franklin County and hope you will be too!