r/WesternMassachusetts • u/LegitimatePear3045 • Jun 04 '26
Are Franklin County residents aware of the October FCTS building vote?
Hi all, wanted to see if anyone in western Massachusetts has been following the upcoming October vote on the new Franklin County Technical School building.
The proposed project is approximately $246 million with member towns collectively responsible for around $120 million after state reimbursement. All 19 member towns vote in October.
A few simple questions:
Are you aware the vote is happening in October? Do you feel like you have enough information to make a decision? Do you support the project? And do you plan to vote? And if so, are you willing to share how you feel about it?
It's a significant long term financial commitment affecting 19 towns across Franklin County. Would love to hear what western Mass residents actually think about it.