What is there to know about Franklin county? Franklin county is the least populated county in Massachusetts. There is no county government in Franklin county. Instead, the county's cities and towns have joined together and created Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG). So if you wish to look for county jobs online, and you type in Franklin county jobs, you will be re-directed to FRCOG. FRCOG has a webpage if you wish to know specifics. They publish online a list of all their client's jobs and what they pay. Not sure if the public has access to this information or if you must request it from a member town. I am on several town boards. One of those boards is now in the middle of evaluating pay scales for its employees. So I have this information if anyone has a question about town pay scales in Franklin county and you can't find it online.
Why is Franklin county the least populated county in Massachusetts? One reason is because it is just a little too far from all the major cities for commute purposes. Boston is 72 miles away from the Quabbin. Springfield and Worcester are doable if an hour plus commute works for you. A second reason is that the Quabbin reservoir is located in several counties. These counties are Franklin, Worcester, and Hampshire. The Quabbin takes up vast amount of land and that land is protected for many miles away from the shoreline. This is to protect the drinking water. This water is not drunk by local residents. Local residents have wells on their property. Quabbin water is for two-million Boston and north shore residents.
Greenfield, Massachusetts is where FRCOG is located. Other towns in Franklin county that come to mind: New Salem, Orange, Shutesbury, Wendell, Warwick, Montague, Turners Falls, Irving, and Locks Village.
You can find more business information by checking out the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce webpage.
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