The 32 square miles of Wendell, Massachusetts consists mostly of hills and forests, and was incorporated in May 1781.  The town is bordered by Erving to the north, Orange to the northeast, New Salem to the southeast, Shutesbury to the south, Leverett to the southwest, and Montague on the west. Wendell offers a variety of [...]

One soon-to-be homeowner asks, “I bought a house recently and before it closed, we walked through the house to check everything.  However, I noticed a few things that I had missed before.  Is it too late for me to ask the seller to repair these things or will that ruin the sale?” For the answer [...]

From abatement to zoning, there are lots of terms that go along with buying or selling a property.  For an easy-to-reference glossary, bookmark the link shown here.

With good credit, you’ll get a good deal on a home loan.  Here are four ways to help clean up your credit so that you can get a good home loan. 1) Monitor your credit report and correct any errors. Consumers are able to request a free credit report once every 12 months from each [...]

Leyden, Massachusetts was founded, in part, by Pilgrims William Bradford and William Brewster, who came to North America on the Mayflower.  Named after a town in Holland, the town was incorporated in 1809 and lies on the northern Massachusetts border, and is bordered by Guilford, Vermont to the north, Bernardston to the east, Greenfield to [...]

As summer starts to wind down, the cooler weather of autumn makes for perfect bike riding conditions.  If you’re looking for some exercise and scenery rolled into one, check out the Franklin County Bikeway.  The trail is approximately 44 miles long and offers riders of all abilities scenic, low-traffic roads, and generally flat terrain through [...]

The Free Harvest Supper is an annual celebration of the harvest and an inclusive community event. It features a free bountiful meal of locally grown food prepared by local chefs, as well as live music, children’s activities, and educational displays. This year’s supper will be held on Court Square in Greenfield this weekend, on Sunday, [...]

Nothing is more fun in the heat of the summer than to be cooling of in one of the many lakes, rivers or ponds in Franklin County. So grab your beach towel and sunblock and enjoy a refreshing swim! The Green River Swimming and Recreation Area on Nash’s Mill Road, Greenfield has a long sandy beach, lifeguards on duty, restrooms, [...]

Rowe, Massachusetts is a small Franklin County town with a population of just over 400 people.  Rowe is 23 miles northwest of Greenfield, and is bordered by Whitingham, Vermont to the north, the Deerfield River and Heath to the east, Charlemont to the south, and Florida and Monroe to the west. Incorporated in 1785, Rowe [...]

Nearly any day of the week you can buy fresh local fruits and vegetables at a farmers’ market near you.  The Greenfield Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday morning, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Court Square in Greenfield, Massachusetts.  Vendors sell beautiful bouquets of flowers, freshly baked bread, fresh herbs, maple syrup, and [...]