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About 25 local firefighters responded to help contain a forest fire in northern Berkshire County that was estimated to span about 270 acres by late Sunday morning, May 16. COURTESY PHOTO/TURNERS FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Here are some brief thoughts on recent happenings in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region.
Think affordable housing is an intractable problem? Think again, challenged the housing forum organizing committee formed jointly by Greening Greenfield and Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution (FCCPR). Under the leadership of chair Susan Worgaftik, the committee worked for more than two years to bring together experts for a nine-part series, “Housing is a human right,” that culminated last week with a discussion on energy efficiency. Each part examined a different aspect of and, often, a solution to the housing crisis.
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Greening Greenfield and Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution (FCCPR) are holding a virtual series of forums on affordable housing options and development throughout the county. Screenshot
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Greening Greenfield and Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution (FCCPR) continued to emphasize that too many people can’t find high-quality, affordable housing locally during sessions two and three of their nine-session virtual series, “Housing is a Human Right: We Can Make It Happen.”
On Wednesday and Thursday, the groups invited people to speak about topics like incarceration, homelessness, addiction and affordable housing versus public housing.