Publications
The following publications have been produced by FRCOG. Most of these publications are available from this page as printable PDF files; the others are available by contacting the appropriate program manager. To view and print the PDF files, you will need Adobe's free Acrobat Reader software.
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General FRCOG Publications
Newsletters
- FRCOG Newsletter - February, 2010 (389K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newsletter - November, 2009 (517K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newsletter - August, 2009 (387K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newsletter - May, 2009 (299K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newsletter - February, 2009 (420K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newsletter - November, 2008 (374K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newsletter - August, 2008 (165K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newsletter - May, 2008 (95K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newsletter - February, 2008 (435K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newsletter - May, 2007 (463K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newletter - February, 2007 (107K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newsletter - November, 2006 (384K pdf file)
- FRCOG Newsletter - August, 2006 (6.6M pdf file)
Directories
- 2009 FRCOG Directory (379K pdf file)
- 2008 FRCOG Directory (515K pdf file)
- 2007 FRCOG Directory (464K pdf file)
Miscellaneous
- FRCOG Quarterly Report for May, 2009 (109K pdf file)
- 2008 Annual Report Regional Summaries (2M pdf file)
- 2008 Annual Report Town Summaries (302K pdf file)
- 2007 Annual Report Regional Summaries (1.7M pdf file)
- 2007 Annual Report Town Summaries (273K pdf file)
- 2010 Franklin County Wage and Salary Survey (315K pdf file)
- 2009 Franklin County Wage and Salary Survey (380K pdf file)
- 2008 Franklin County Wage and Salary Survey (10.6M pdf file)
- Franklin County School Efficiency Study (8.3M pdf file)
The Community Coalition for Teens
Communities That Care
- 2010 Youth Recognition Mini-Grant Press Release (34K pdf file)
- Communities That Care Community Action Plan - Highlights (226K pdf file)
- Communities That Care Community Action Plan - Full Report (694K pdf file)
Youth Conference
- 2010 Youth Conference Registration (244K pdf file)
- 2010 Call for Workshop Proposals (182K pdf file)
Surveys
- 2009 Franklin County Survey Results (412K pdf file)
- 2009 5-District Survey Results (430K pdf file)
- 2009 Item Dictionary (162K pdf)
- 2009 Survey Questionaire (158K pdf)
- 2009 Teen Health Survey Press Release (216K pdf file)
- 2008 Regional Teen Health Survey Report (146K pdf file)
- 2007 Regional Teen Health Survey Report (227K pdf file)
- 2007 YRBS Questionnaire (105K pdf file)
- 2006 Regional Teen Health Survey Report (356K pdf file)
- 2005 Regional Teen Health Survey Report (191K pdf file)
- 2004 Regional Teen Health Survey Report (152K pdf file)
Resources
- 2006 Teen Help Card (66K pdf file)
- Coalition Building (145K pdf file)
- Sex Education (157K pdf file)
- Smoking Prevention (158K pdf file)
- Substance Abuse Prevention (154K pdf file)
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention (168K pdf file)
- Violence Prevention (156K pdf file)
- Youth Development (158K pdf file)
Cooperative Purchasing
- Current Highway Products and Services Survey for FY11 (134K pdf file)
Current Bid Awards for Highway Products and Services
- Aggregates and Loam (45K pdf file)
- Bituminous Concrete (15K pdf file)
- Calcium Chloride (15K pdf file)
- Catch Basin Cleaning (11K pdf file)
- Cold-In-Place Recycling (20K pdf file)
- Culverts – Plastic and Steel (13K pdf file)
- Geotextiles (13K pdf file)
- Guardrail Installation (12K pdf file)
- Guardrail Products (12K pdf file)
- Highway Line Painting (15K pdf file)
- Highway Paint Products (13K pdf file)
- Liquid Asphalt Applied (11K pdf file)
- Reclamation of Asphalt (14K pdf file)
- Road Crack Sealing (12K pdf file)
- Stone Seal (Chip Seal), Applied (12K pdf file)
- Street Sweeping (12K pdf file)
- Winter Salt (14K pdf file)
- Winter Sand (12K pdf file)
Prevailing Wage Rates for FY10 Highway Products and Services Bids
- Prevailing Wages: Line Painting, Guard Rail Installation, Road Crack Sealing, Stone Seal Applied, Liquid Asphalt Applied, Asphalt Reclamation (112 K pdf file)
- Prevailing Wages: Catch Basin Cleaning (65K pdf file)
- Prevailing Wages: Apprentice Rates (54K pdf file)
- Prevailing Wages: Street Sweeping 2010 (69K pdf file)
Current Bid Awards for Fuel Products
- #2 Fuel Oil (199K pdf file)
- Diesel Fuel (206K pdf file)
- Gasoline (195K pdf file)
Economic Development Planning
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Industrial Park Development
- 2008 Industrial Park Tenant Survey (133K pdf file)
- Industrial Park Site Assessment Analysis 2006 (376K pdf file)[Note: Due to size constraints, maps are not included in this file. Contact Jessica Atwood (jatwood@frcog.org) for more information about obtaining a copy of this file with maps on CD.]
Please note: The following documents are available in either printed or electronic (PDF) form by contacting Jessica Atwood (jatwood@frcog.org).
- 2006-2008 CEDS Annual Reports
- 2005 CEDS Plan
- 2001-2004 CEDS Annual Reports
- 2000 CEDS Plan
- Greater Franklin County ETA Annual Reports for 2005-2007
Emergency Preparedness
- Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan (HMEP) (705K pdf file)
- HMEP Executive Summary (133K pdf file)
- HMEP Graphical Action Guide (246K pdf file)
- Disaster Debris Management Planning Document (2.2M pdf file)
- Franklin County Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Application: Volunteer! (194K pdf file)
- Sample Hazardous Materials Analysis Map (Franklin County Transportation Corridor Shown) (3.1M pdf file)
Animal Carcass Disposal Plan
- Cover (100K pdf file)
- Introduction (69K pdf file)
- Master Contents List (34K pdf file)
- Incident Command Structure (255K pdf file)
- Response Action Plan (328K pdf file)
- Composting Methodology (344K pdf file)
- Off-Site Disposal Methodology (124K pdf file)
- Burial Methodology (216K pdf file)
- Procurement and Record Keeping (687K pdf file)
- Appendix (18K pdf file)
- Animal Census (37K pdf file)
- References and Sources (20K pdf file)
- Traffic Control Plan (161K pdf file)
- Decontamination/Disinfection Plan (173K pdf file)
Please note: The following documents are available in either printed or electronic (PDF) form by contacting Sue Brown.
- EDS planning templates
- COOP templates
Franklin County Cooperative Inspection Program (FCCIP)
Newsletters
- Issue 15: Current Issue: 2009 International Energy Conservation Code Requirements(160K pdf file)
- Issue 14: Current Issue: Braced Wall Requirements, Stretch Energy Code(204k pdf file)
- Issue 13: 7th Edition Commercial Highlights, New Energy Code Highlights(40.7K pdf file)
- Issue 12: Existing Buildings(70K pdf file)
- Issue 11: 7th Edition 1-2 family highlights(188K pdf file)
- Issue 10: AAB Regs, Deck failures, 7th edition promise (157K pdf file)
- Issue 9: Foundation anchorage, zoning considerations (171K pdf file)
- Issue 8: Above-ground pools, Building permit sign-offs (182K pdf file)
- Issue 7: Raised ceiling warning, zoning consideration (202K pdf file)
- Issue 6: PT fasteners, Home Improvement Registration regs. (153K pdf file)
- Issue 5: Truss bracing, fireplaces, chimneys, overlooked code items (172K pdf file)
- Issue 4: Application checklist, winter pouring of concrete (195K pdf file)
- Issue 3: Rafter seatcuts, When engineering is required (170K pdf file)
- Issue 2: Energy Code, I-joist installation (161K pdf file)
- Issue 1: Permit requirements (84K pdf file)
Applications
- Instructions for 1-2FamilyPermitApplication.(32Kpdf)
- Form 1: Building Permit Application for New Construction for 1 and 2 Family homes (212K pdf file)
- Form 2: Building Permit Application for Renovations, Additions and Accessory Structures (224K pdf file)
- Form 3: Building Permit Application for Solid Fuel-burning Appliances (223K pdf file)
- Form 4: Building Permit Application for Swimming Pools (164K pdf file)
- Form 5: Zoning Permit Application for Sheds and Tent Structures (60K pdf file)
- Form 6: Building Permit Application for Commercial Structures (202K pdf file)
- Electrical Permit Application (30K pdf file)
- Plumbing Permit Application (64K pdf file)
- Gas Permit Application (68K pdf file)
- Zoning Request Form for Grandfathered Lots (48K pdf file)
Guides and Resources
- SPF Span Tables - 7th Edition (62K pdf file)
- Notice of Required Inspections (9K pdf file)
- Guide to the Permitting Process for 1 and 2 Family Dwelling New Construction (124K pdf file)
- Demolition Permit Sign Off (75K pdf file)
- Worker's Compensation Insurance Affidavit Form (345K pdf file)
- Construction Control Document (78K pdf file)
GIS
No publications are currently offered; to request a map or other GIS publication, please contact Ryan Clary (gis@frcog.org).
Land Use Planning and Zoning
2009 Erving Open Space and Recreation Plan
- Cover and Table of Contents
- Section 1: Plan Summary
- Section 2: Introduction
- Section 3: Community Setting
- Section 4: Environmental Inventory & Analysis
- Section 5: Inventory of Lands of Conservation & Recreation Interest
- Section 6: Community Goals Section
- Section 7: Analysis of Needs
- Section 8: Goals & Objectives
- Section 9: Seven-Year Action Plan
- Section 10: Public Comment
- Section11: References
- Survey
- Survey Results
2008 Pioneer Valley Renewable Energy Strategic Plan
- Executive Summary (749K pdf file)
- Final Pioneer Valley Renewable Energy Strategic Plan (1.1M pdf file)
- Appendix (865K pdf file)
2004 Shutesbury Master Plan
- Cover (123K pdf file)
- Title (93K pdf file)
- Master Plan Committee Labels (82K pdf file)
- Table of Contents (63K pdf file)
- Executive Summary (157K pdf file)
- Natural Resources and Open Space Chapter (356K pdf file)
- Economic Development Chapter (215K pdf file)
- Housing Chapter (289K pdf file)
- Community Facilities and Services Chapter (579K pdf file)
- Transportation Chapter (149K pdf file)
- Historic and Scenic Resouces Chapter (166K pdf file)
- Land Use and Zoning Chapter (203K pdf file)
- Appendix A divider (20K pdf file)
- Final Shutesbury Goals and Objectives (141K pdf file)
- Shutesbury Master Plan Survey (158K pdf file)
- Shutesbury Survey Highlights (109K pdf file)
- Survey Summary (130K pdf file)
- Appendix B divider (20K pdf file)
- Appendix Biodiversity Days (125K pdf file)
- Appendix C divider (19K pdf file)
- Appendix C Economic Development (186K pdf file)
- Appendix D divider (19K pdf file)
- Appendix D Housing (135K pdf file)
- Appendix E Divider (21K pdf file)
- Appendix F Transportation divider (19K pdf file)
Open Space Plans
- 2005 Northfield Open Space and Recreation Plan (5.3M pdf file)
- 2005 Gill Open Space and Recreation Plan (XXXM pdf file)
Other Available Documents
Please note: The following documents are available in either printed or electronic (PDF) form by contacting the Planning Department (planning@frcog.org).
- 2004 Charlemont Community Development Plan Including the Open Space and Recreation Plan
- 2004 Colrain Community Development Plan Including the Open Space and Recreation Plan
- 2006 Deerfield Open Space and Recreation Plan
- Erving Master Plan
- June 2003 Franklin County Water Supply Study
- 2004 Leyden Community Development Plan Including the Open Space and Recreation Plan
- 2004 Montague Community Development Plan Including the Open Space and Recreation Plan
- 2004 Shelburne Open Space and Recreation Plan
Natural Resources Planning
- Connecticut River Project Brochure (8903 K pdf file)
- Connecticut River Phase III Final Report available by contacting Kimberly Noake MacPhee.
Regional Health
Regional Services
- Planning and Designing Agreements for Merging Services (169K)
- FRCOG Regional Health Inspection Program presentation (1.2M)
- FRCOG draft health inspection contract (164K)
- Melrose and Wakefield Health Departments presentation and handouts (3M)
- Amesbury and Salisbury Inter-municipal Agreement (146K)
- MA Local Health Regionalization Working Group presentation (753K)
- Local Health Regionalization Working Group status report (118K)
- FRCOG Municipal Accounting Program presentation and handouts (683K)
- NECCOG Regional Revaluation Presentation (601K)
- Pennsylvania regional police services presentation and handouts (1.4M)
- Consolidation of Fire Services in MA presentation (91K)
- Franklin County Solid Waste District information presentation and handouts (748K)
- Tri-Town Solid Waste Program handouts (712K)
- Hubbardston/Templeton Animal Control presentation (1M)
- Hubbardston/Templeton Animal Control handouts (24K)
- NECCOG Animal Services Presentation (2.3M)
- FRCOG Cooperative Inspection Program presentation and handouts (553K)
- Hampshire COG Inspection Program handouts (446 K)
- Merrimac Valley Planning Commission Regional GIS Program Overview (81K)
- Litchfield Hills Shared Public Works Equipment handouts (1.4M)
- Massachusetts State 911 Department presentation (441K)
- Rutland Emergency Communications Center presentation (2.7M)
Town Accounting Program
Transportation Planning Publications
Please note: Transportation Planning maintains a library of planning documents and reports. Current publications, as well as publications in development are available from this page. Residents of the region who wish to use the library for research or reference should contact the Planning Department planning@frcog.org.
Franklin County Alternative Transportation Plan
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Franklin County Alternative Transportation Plan (742K pdf file).
Franklin County Bikeway Plan Update
- Draft Franklin County Bikeway Plan Update (2.2M pdf file)
- Draft Central County Bikeway Map
- Central Front of Map (3.4M pdf file)
- Central Back of Map (2.6M pdf file)
- Draft Eastern County Bikeway Map
- Eastern Front of Map (2.7M pdf file)
- Eastern Back of Map (2.7M pdf file)
- Draft Western County Bikeway Map
- Western Front of Map (1M pdf file)
- Western Back of Map (4M pdf file)
Connecticut River Scenic Farm Byway Corridor Management Plan
- Please contact Elizabeth Giannini for information and a hard copy if desired.
Design Alternatives for Rural Roads
- Title page (232K pdf file)
- Second Page (34K pdf file)
- Disclaimer (7K pdf file)
- Table of Contents (14K pdf file)
- Chapter 1: Introduction (16K pdf file)
- Chapter 2: The Project Development Process in Massachusetts (38K pdf file)
- Chapter 3: Low Speed/Low Volume Design and Non-Motorized Accommodation (33K pdf file)
- Chapter 4: Road Width, Shoulder Width, and Shoulder Type (438K pdf file)
- Chapter 5: Bridges (461K pdf file)
- Chapter 6: Retaining Walls (573K pdf file)
- Chapter 7: Roadside Barriers (315K pdf file)
- Chapter 8: Lighting (464K pdf file)
- Chapter 9: Conclusion and Recommendations (16K pdf file)
- Appendices (35K pdf file)
Gravel Roads
- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Gravel Roads (224K pdf file)
Identification of the Most Hazardous Intersections in Franklin County
- 2004 - 2006 Report (5.8M pdf file)
- 2002 - 2004 Report (3.9M pdf file)
Long Range Regional Transportation Plan, Final Chapters: April 2007
- Front Cover (159K pdf file)
- Inside Cover and TPO Signatures (365K pdf file)
- Table of Contents and List of Maps (85K pdf file)
- Chapter 1: Introduction (173K pdf file)
- Chapter 2: Public Participation (187K pdf file)
- Chapter 3: Goals and Objectives (96K pdf file)
- Chapter 4: Regional Profile (297K pdf file)
- Chapter 5: Roads and Bridges (926K pdf file)
- Chapter 6: Freight (347 KB pdf file)
- Chapter 7: Passenger Rail (166 KB pdf file)
- Chapter 8: Airports (324K pdf file)
- Chapter 9: Transit (457K pdf file)
- Chapter 10 Bicycle and Pedestrian (1.28 M pdf file)
- Chapter 11: Intelligent Transportation Systems (143K pdf file)
- Chapter 12: Energy Efficient Transportation (203K pd
- Chapter 13: Safety (639K pdf file)
- Chapter 14: Transportation Security (196K pdf file)
- Chapter 15: Air Quality (180K pdf file)
- Chapter 16: Needs and Issues (136K pdf file)
- Chapter 17: Recommendations and Financial Summary (309K pdf file)
- Appendices (317K pdf file)
Mohawk Trail EAST Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan
- Chapter 1: Introduction (187K pdf file)
- Chapter 2: Scenic Resources (843K pdf file)
- Chapter 3: Natural Resources (397K pdf file)
- Chapter 4: Recreational Resources (976K pdf file)
- Chapter 5: Historic and Archaeological Resources (2.6M pdf file)
- Chapter 6: Transportation Resources (2.1M pdf file)
- Chapter 7: Land Use and Zoning (1.4M pdf file)
- Chapter 8: Economic Development Resources (349K pdf file)
- Chapter 9: Tourism and Traveler Services (782K pdf file)
- Chapter 10: Action Plan (219K pdf file)
Mohawk Trail WEST Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan
- Title Page (113K pdf file)
- Contents (137K pdf file)
- Introduction (301K pdf file)
- Scenic Resources (403K pdf file)
- Natural Resources (339K pdf file)
- Outdoor Recreational Resources (321K pdf file)
- Archaeological and Historic Resources (527K pdf file)
- Transportation Resources (464K pdf file)
- Land Use and Zoning (463K pdf file)
- Tourism and Traveler Services (431K pdf file)
- Action Plan (75K pdf file)
- Appendices (4.12M pdf file)
- Bibliography (19K pdf file)
Park and Ride Study
- Franklin County Park and Ride Study Final Report (231K pdf file)
- Discovery Center Potential Lot Map (232 K pdf file)
- Greenfield Potential Lots A Map (258K pdf file)
- Greenfield Potential Lots B Map (443K pdf file)
- Orange Potential Lots Map (467K pdf file)
- Sunderland Potential Lots Map (223K pdf file)
- Whately Potential Lots Map (234K pdf file)
- Park and Ride Lot Surveys (99K pdf file)
Pedestrian Facility Inventory
- Pedestrian Facility Inventory of Franklin County (321K pdf file)
Public Participation Plan (PPP) for Transportation Planning, July, 2007
- FCTPO PPP (923K pdf file)
Resource Guide
- Franklin County Resource Guide (627K pdf file)
Roundabouts
- Frequently Asked Questions About Roundabouts (1.2M pdf file)
Route 112 Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan
- CHAPTERS:
- COVER PAGE (293 K pdf file)
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (129K pdf file)
- TABLE OF CONTENTS (156K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 1: Introduction (513K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 2: Scenic Resources - Franklin County (650K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 2: Scenic Resources - Hampshire County (913K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 3: Natural Resources - Franklin County (350K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 3: Natural Resources - Hampshire County (426K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 4: Outdoor Recreational Resources - Franklin County (252K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 4: Outdoor Recreational Resources - Hampshire County (445K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 5: Archaeological and Historic Resources - Franklin County (1226K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 5: Archaeological and Historic Resources - Hampshire County (1748K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 6: Transportation Resources - Franklin County (621K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 6: Transportation Resources - Hampshire County (410K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 7: Cultural Resources and Tourist Services - Franklin County (289K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 7: Cultural Resources and Tourist Services - Hampshire County (520K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 8: Community Planning Evaluation - Franklin County (404K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 8: Community Planning Evaluation - Hampshire County (492K pdf file)
- CHAPTER 9: Action Plan (266K pdf file)
- APPENDICES:
- APPENDIX A: Franklin County Scenic Resources Inventory Form (135K pdf file)
- APPENDIX B: Hampshire County Segment Form (142K pdf file)
- APPENDIX C: Franklin County Historic Resources Tables (205K pdf file)
- APPENDIX D: Hampshire County Significant National Register Historic District Properties (269K pdf file)
- APPENDIX E: Hampshire County Alternative Design for Roadways (114K pdf file)
- APPENDIX F: Hampshire County Pavement Condition Index and Pavement Management Analysis (144K pdf file)
- APPENDIX G: Hampshire County Level of Service Analysis Defined (123K pdf file)
- APPENDIX H: Hampshire County Roadway Capacity Analysis (122K pdf file)
- APPENDIX I: Hampshire County Worthington Corners Schematics (1297K pdf file)
Route 2 West Safety Study
- Route 2 West Final Report (8.9M pdf file)
Traffic Count Data for Franklin County 1991-2007
- Average Annual Daily Traffic Count Booklet (693K pdf file)
Transportation Improvment Program
January, 2010
- Final 2010-13 TIP Amendment (293K pdf file)
Archive
- Final 2009 element amendment to the 2007-2010 TIP 8/26/09 (200K pdf file)
- Final 2010-2013 TIP 8/26/09 ( 1.6 M pdf file)
- Final 2009 TIP Amendment 3/6/09 (116K pdf file)
- Federal Funds Obligated in FFY 2008 (10K pdf file)
- Final amendment to the 2009 element of the 2007-10 TIP (64K pdf file)
- Final 2008 TIP Amendment (1.1M pdf file)
- Final 2008 TIP Project Listing only(793K pdf file)
- Final 2008-2011 TIP Text and Project Listing (3.7M pdf file)
- Final 2007 TIP Adjustment (246K pdf file)
Unified Planning Work Program
- Final 2010 UPWP (243K pdf file)
- Final 2009 UPWP (135K pdf file)
- Final 2009 UPWP Signature Page (277K pdf file)
- Final 2008 UPWP (4.6M pdf file)
West County Transit Study
- Transit Services and Needs in Western Franklin County (411K pdf file)
- Submitted Survey Comments (350K pdf file)
- Appendices (910K pdf file)
Page Last Updated: February 11, 2010