FRCOG – Franklin Regional Council of Governments Skip to content Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) is a regional service organization serving the 26 municipalities of Franklin County, Massachusetts. The former county government was abolished in 1997 and reestablished as a voluntary membership organization. Today the FRCOG operates 12 programs with more than 50 staff. Our annual operating budget is approximately $5 million. The organization’s focus is overseen and directed by a 29-member Council. The J.W. Olver Transit Center offices are closed to the general public on Monday, April 20th in recognition of Patriot’s Day. FRCOG staff may be in the office or working from home; please contact staff to ensure their presence in the office and to make arrangements to let you in if you have an appointment. The offices will reopen at 8:30 on Tuesday, April 21st. View Quarterly Newsletters Next FRCOG Events Apr 23 Apr 28 May View Calendar View/Search All Events Bids Vendors can find upcoming projects out for bid, instructions on how to prepare and submit a bid, and other related materials here Building Permits & Inspections Find information about Building, Plumbing, and Electrical permits and construction inspections here Public Health Permits and Inspections Apply online for public health permits, public health licenses, to request a septic inspection, submit a septic plan for review, or schedule a perc test here Radio System Trouble Ticket If you experience an issue while using the new UHF 800MHz system or the old UHF 450 MHz system in Franklin County, use this form to let us know Covid 19 Resources Find information about Covid-19 testing, vaccine, and management here Spotlight Downtown and Village Center Planning Vibrant downtowns and village centers are central to our region’s quality of life and economic vitality. They offer residents places… The Rural Municipality Legislative Agenda – 2025-2026 This page provides updates on legislative activity regarding Municipal Operations priorities; we are also tracking legislation specific to community health,… West Hawley Road (Rt. 8A) Dugway Public Input Process The FRCOG is working with the Town of Hawley to conduct a public input process to help the Town move… Franklin County Regional Transportation Plan Every four years, the FRCOG updates the Franklin County Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), a comprehensive accounting of transportation needs, issues,… Housing Planning Investment in new and existing housing is a critical need in rural towns, where a mismatch exists between current housing… Resilient Rivers & Watersheds Untreated, unmanaged stormwater, along with shifts in river pathways due to natural or human causes, are all part of a… Age & Dementia Friendly Communities By 2030 one in 5 people in the in US will be age 65 or older. In Franklin County this… Bicycling Planning The varied geography and topography of Franklin County can pose challenges to the use of bicycles for transportation. The rural… Service Areas Advocacy The FRCOG works to represent the needs of the region with one voice, and the scale of our advocacy changes according to need. Our advocacy may focus on specific issues or a particular project, or address the best interest of a sub-region in the county, the needs of Franklin County overall, or the needs of rural communities throughout the Commonwealth.  We often advocate for the needs of Franklin County, both at the state  and federal levels, through partnerships with other mission-driven organizations. More Land Use & Resilience The FRCOG provides technical assistance and planning to our member municipalities in planning with respect to land use in a way that protects our environment, conserves natural resources, and provides for community needs, such as transportation, housing, recreation, as well as municipal vulnerability preparedness, hazard mitigation and energy planning. More Community Health Our community health programs work to improve the conditions that contribute to the physical and mental health and well-being of local residents through a variety of collaborative projects including youth substance abuse prevention, chronic disease prevention, social resilience, health access, and healthy aging. More Economic Development Economic development refers to the processes by which the economic well-being of a region is improved, ranging from supporting new and existing businesses to developing greater economic opportunity in the region. FRCOG economic development activities support area businesses and municipal downtowns or centers to thrive and expand through collaboration with strategic partners such as the Franklin County Community Development Corporation, or the Chamber of Commerce. We also focus on regional efforts that stimulate the economy by addressing large-scale infrastructure processes. More Emergency Preparedness FRCOG’s Emergency Preparedness efforts increase capacity for emergency response through preparedness activities including planning, training, and exercising at all levels of local government and healthcare. The FRCOG does this through the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council (WRHSAC), and the Emergency Preparedness Program. More Shared Municipal Services As a Council of Governments, the FRCOG creates shared services programs that allow our member municipalities to achieve efficiency by sharing resources, such as our Town Accounting Program, our Franklin County Cooperative Inspection Program, and our Cooperative Public Health Service. Similarly, the FRCOG offers municipal services such as collective procurement and bid services, that member towns can access as needed. More Transportation Transportation touches all our lives every day, whether you are driving to the store, biking to school, taking the bus to work, or navigating curbs and sidewalks on foot or with an assisted mobility device. We know that for you and our communities to thrive, we need transportation that is safe, efficient, and equitable. More Can't find something on this website? Looking for a staff member? 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