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Tornado confirmed in New Hampshire
DUBLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Although the storm on Sunday missed Franklin County, an F1 tornado with winds up to 90 miles per hour touched down in Dublin, New Hampshire and dropped hail an inch and a half wide just south of Keene, New Hampshire. The National...
Becky George: Proud of the Green River Festival
I didn’t go the Green River Festival this year, for a variety of reasons. But I live close and for the first year ever I can say I wish it had been a little bit louder. I could barely hear the music from Madison Circle. This festival has been a “happy maker” for Franklin County in all its iterations for all the years it existed. Under the direction of the late Ann Hamilton at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, all the years of the direction of Jim Olsen at Signature Sounds and now its new director John Sanders. Timeless, up to date and always something new, this festival has the glue and foundation in Franklin County, even when it when it changes venue, or staff. Always new food, original artists and always a lot to love. I’m proud to live in a place that puts this level of music and arts and food on a stage comparable to cities nationwide. Thanks Green River Festival!
Ashfield, Erving, Hawley to receive trail funding
ASHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Friday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $12 million in funding to support 65 trail improvement projects across the state. In Franklin County, the towns of Ashfield, Erving, and Hawley will receive funding to enhance accessibility, establish connections between trails, expand trail corridors, and/or construct boardwalks and bridges.
Update: Tornado watch for 6 Massachusetts counties until Sunday evening
On Sunday at 4:07 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated tornado watch in effect until 8 p.m. for Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcester counties. Tornado watches and warnings: What you need to know. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the distinction between a Tornado watch and...
New music series launches next weekend: Hawks & Reed to present four free Off the Common events this summer
Summer in Franklin County is brimming with music, and Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center in Greenfield is set to make its mark with the unique Off the Common series, launching on Friday, June 28. This series features free live music and a vibrant mix of food trucks, art vendors, and other activities, all aimed at fostering community.
United Way diaper drive returns
United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region continues to effect “change” as it holds another diaper drive through June 30. The nonprofit is partnering with Greenfield Savings Bank, the Northampton Radio Group, the Daily Hampshire Gazette and the Greenfield Recorder to try to collect the nearly 14,000 diapers it distributes to 14 local agencies via its diaper bank each month. The diaper bank has been running in Franklin County since 2014 and in Hampshire County since 2015.
Update: 4 Massachusetts counties under a severe thunderstorm watch until Thursday night
On Thursday at 6:43 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 11 p.m. for Essex, Franklin, Middlesex and Worcester counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority...
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