Franklin County is located in the western part of Massachusetts and is the only county in the state that is not part of any metropolitan area. The county seat is Greenfield.

Franklin County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, which consists of three members elected at-large to serve four-year terms. The county is divided into seven districts, each of which is represented by a county commissioner.

The county is home to two state parks, the Mohawk Trail State Forest and the Mount Greylock State Reservation. The county also has several protected areas, including the Quabbin Reservoir, the largest body of water in Massachusetts.

The county is served by the Franklin Regional Transit Authority, which provides public transportation throughout the county. The county is also served by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, which provides regional planning and coordination of services.

The county is home to several colleges and universities, including the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Greenfield Community College, and Hampshire College. The county is also home to several museums, including the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum and the Franklin County Historical Society.

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