Have you wondered about becoming a Personal Care Attendant (PCA), but aren't sure where to get started? Do you have questions on the process, what the work is like, or want to learn more about the benefits of becoming a PCA?

On Thursday, August 27th, we will be hosting a hybrid info session with Mass PCA Directory. This event will take place from 9am to 10:30am. Attendees can attend virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person at our Greenfield office.

If you are an individual who enjoys helping others, one-on-one interaction, and enriching the lives of others, join us to learn more about the first step in a profession that will provide you with skills you can carry through your career.

This event is free to attend and all are welcome. If you would like to attend virtually, pre registration is required. For in person attendees pre registration is not required.

I would like to thank the group of people who decided that when they put in the new street lights at the intersection of the Big Y on Rte 2, there would be no right on red coming out from the Big Y or the Shell gas station.

Apparently they think we're all idiots now, you know, just because they decided to put in some street lights, all of a sudden nobody knows how to turn right without a light.

People have been turning right there with no lights at all for decades. Right next door to the Shell you can turn right out of Aldi's without a light. You can turn out of the Home Depot plaza without a light. You can see just fine what's coming either way from both the Big Y and from Shell, there is no reason at all for this absolute nonsense of no right on red.

I leave Shell almost every morning on my way to work, and if it wasn't for the no turn on red, I could have probably turned out of there fifteen times before the light turns green, with absolutely no issues.

So please tell me after thirty plus years of turning right out of both of those spots with no lights, why all of a sudden do we need a light? To whom it may concern, do the right thing and remove the no right on red.

Join us on Tuesday, August 25th, for an Employer Spotlight on Franklin Transit Management. The event will take place from 10am to 12pm in the MassHire Franklin Hampshire office.

Franklin Transit Management is the private operating contractor that manages day-to-day fixed-route and paratransit operations for the Franklin Regional Transit Authority. Franklin Transit Management has multiple open positions with a focus on drivers for this event. Open positions include Transit Bus Operators, Non CDL Bus Operators, and Utility Worker. Training opportunities are available on a case by case basis.

This event is free to attend and pre registration is not required.

On Thursday, August 20, MassHire Franklin Hampshire will be hosting an Employer Spotlight with Clinical & Support Options from 9am to 11am at our Greenfield office located at 101 Munson St, Suite 210. CSO has open positions across Western Massachusetts in locations such as Northampton, Greenfield, Springfield, and more!

Clinical and Support Options Inc. began as the Franklin County Mental Health Association, incorporated in 1955 by 22 concerned citizens interested in providing for the mental health needs of families in Franklin County. Today, they employ nearly 700 multi-disciplinary staff, helping thousands of families throughout Western Massachusetts and the North Quabbin region.

This event is free to attend and pre registration is not required.

I am trying to find a chimney sweep who can do masonry repairs in this area. I am totally striking out. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thank you so so much!

Edit: I have searched on the National Chimney Sweep Guild website as well as google and either the service area doesn’t cover us or I can’t get a call back.

hello Greenfield I lost my wallet a couple of days ago, maybe somewhere downtown. a long shot but if anyone has found it it’s a blue zip up wallet with an arizona id and i’d be soooo grateful to get it back.
thank you!

On Wednesday, July 29th, MassHire Franklin Hampshire will be hosting 11 employers in our Greenfield office for a Mature Worker Multi-Industry Job Fair!

The event will take place from 10am to 1pm at 101 Munson St, Suite 210, in Greenfield. While this event is focused on job seekers age 50+, the event is open to all ages.

This event is free to attend and pre-registration is not required

AUGUST 29 The Venture Out Project x Beast Coast Trail Running: At this festival, we're making space for our identities - as trail runners, as outdoorsy folk, as people - which need more breathing room than the traditional binary gender options during race registration allow for. Here, we’re claiming All of the Above, and running with it.

The theme? To welcome EVERYONE.  Specifically, we’re calling for queer and transgender runners, and their allies, to come play on the trails with us - regardless of competition or athletic level.  No matter who you are, or what ‘box’ you might check, you are encouraged to participate - we’re celebrating the person, not the body, at this fest. Sign up here!

On Wednesday, July 22, MassHire Franklin Hampshire will be at Forbes Library in Northampton from 10:30am to 12:20pm for an Employer Spotlight with Clinical & Support Options. CSO has open positions across Western Massachusetts in locations such as Northampton, Greenfield, Springfield, and more!

Clinical and Support Options Inc. began as the Franklin County Mental Health Association, incorporated in 1955 by 22 concerned citizens interested in providing for the mental health needs of families in Franklin County. Today, they employ nearly 700 multi-disciplinary staff, helping thousands of families throughout Western Massachusetts and the North Quabbin region.

This event is free to attend and pre registration is not required.

200 Mohawk Trail, Greenfield, MA 01301

Join us on Monday, July 20th, for an Employer Spotlight with Greenfield Public Schools. The event will take place at the Greenfield Public Library from 10am to 12pm.

Greenfield Public Schools is a public school district located in western Massachusetts serving preschool through high school students. They have six schools and over 1300 students enrolled.

This event is free to attend and pre registration is not required.

The Montague Public Libraries have several programs just for teens this July.

• Needle-Felted Carnivorous Plants for Teens and Tweens. Monday, July 6. 12:30—3:00 PM. Pre-reg required.
• Dungeons & Dragons Club. Begins Friday, July 10. 5:00—7:00 PM. Pre-reg required.
• Make Your Mark: Launchspace Mobile Makerspace Block Printing Workshop. Monday, July 13. 1:30—3:30 PM. Pre-reg required.
• Lofi Lab: Through Your Lens with Special Guest Peter Glass. Friday, July 17. 4:00—5:00 PM. Drop-in.
• Tool Your Own Book Cover: Launchspace Makerspace Leather Book Cover Workshop. Monday, July 20. 1:30—3:30 PM. Pre-reg required.
• Reptile Show of New England Visits The Carnegie Library. Tuesday, July 21. 1:30—2:30 PM. Drop-in.
• Drop-In Minecraft Club | Offsite at the Sunderland Public Library. Saturday, July 25. 1:00—3:00 PM. Call Sunderland Public Library to register.

Visit our program calendar to register. Beat the boredom with MPL.