Local News in Franklin County

The Deerfield Town-wide Tag sale is on!

Deerfield's Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale Is scheduled for October 3, rain date October 4. A Permit from the Selectboard is REQUIRED. Click below for permit application and other information...

Flu Clinic - Deerfield Fire Station

WAMC Northeast Public Radio Published September 10

New York homicide suspect fatally shot by police in western Mass.

A suspect in a Long Island homicide investigation was fatally shot by police at an Erving, Massachusetts, hotel Wednesday.

Franklin County Technical School Building Project Vote Scheduled for October 6

Residents of Deerfield and the other member communities of the Franklin County Technical School District will vote on October 6, 2026, on a proposed new Franklin County Technical School facility.

Mosquitos! Fight the Bite

Mosquito bites can spread serious diseases like West Nile virus, Lyme disease, and anaplasmosis. The CDC’s Fight the Bite campaign recommends a combination of personal protection, environmental control, and community awareness to reduce risk.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio Published September 03

Mass. 1st Franklin District: Wondolowski on the ballot for vacant House seat

Come November, the Greenfield Massachusetts City Council president will be on the ballot for the state's 1st Franklin District.

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY

Franklin County Solid Waste District will hold the 2026 household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, September 19, at Greenfield Community College (GCC) and the Orange Transfer Station. Registration requited by September 9th.