By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
(Greenfield, MA) – Healthcare workers in Franklin County will now have a safe place to stay without fear of infecting their families with COVID-19. The city of Greenfield recently signed a contract with the Franklin County Fairgrounds to allow recreational vehicles to be parked on site to house health care workers during the pandemic.
The deal calls doe RV’s to be hooked up to electricity and water, wit the Leyden United Methodist Church booth housing a washer and dryer donated by Manny’s TV & Appliances in Greenfield. Septic service will be provided by Bostley Sanitary Service.
Healthcare workers wishing to participate or anyone wishing to donate an RV can email FranklinCountyRVhaven@gmail.com. Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation can contact the Greenfield Emergency Operations Center at (413) 775-6411.