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The summer gathering of governors' wrapped up on Saturday. Mass. Gov. Maura Healey did not attend, instead opting to stay in the Commonwealth.
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We learn about the electronic music festival, Extension Chords II, with some of the performers and organizers of the event and try wines with our Franklin County wine friend Ken Washburn.
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We discuss how a new state budget could aid local homeowners with crumbling foundations, relicensing hydropower facilities in Franklin County, talks of reinstating “happy hour” for Mass. restaurants and bars and more.
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