Franklin County Notebook

Janet A. Sheldon

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

5 dead cows found at Plainfield farm

Massachusetts 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Massachusetts Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
July 4th Fireworks, Assonet, MA - July 3, 2009
July 4th Parade, Assonet, MA - July 4,...

An Invitation to our Ashfield Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Ashfield, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

There is Still Time to Host a Fresh Air Child!

Summer vacation, that special time of year for all children, is not far away and you still have the chance to make it memorable for a child from New York City! Thanks to the many...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Ashfield area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Massachusetts’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Weekend Activities in and around Ashfield

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Ashfield organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Ashfield is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Ashfield area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Ashfield Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Ashfield! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Ashfield area and around the...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Ashfield

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Ashfield,...

Ashfield Massachusetts Information: Ashfield, Massachusetts is part of FRANKLIN County. Population for Ashfield from the last gathering is 1800. You can view Ashfield venues that host many Ashfield MA events every year. You can also research Ashfield Massachusetts homes for sale by visiting our Ashfield Massachusetts real estate guide. Ashfield Massachusetts has a latitude of 42.5214 and a longitude of -72.8131. Zip codes in Ashfield, MA include 01330 ... more Ashfield zips.