DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Monday, the Deerfield Planning Board discussed and heard from residents on the Friends of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter proposal. The Sheriff’s Dog Shelter is hoping to expand their footprint and services with a nearly 8,000 square foot building at 0 Greenfield Road.
Residents expressed concerns about the state of the access road, inmates working at the facility, and noise levels. The applicant shared multiple strategies in place to reduce noise such as facing the outdoor kennels and exercise areas away from abutters.