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Commissioners

Franklin County Recognizes Reentry Week

April 06, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (April 6, 2022) – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 3-10, 2022, to be Reentry Week in Franklin County and are encouraging...
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Planning

Residents Urged To Take Precautions Against Ticks, Tick-Borne Diseases

April 05, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – As warmer spring temperatures draw residents outdoors, the Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Planning Department are reminding everyone to be...
Commissioners

Franklin County Seeks Feedback On ARPA Funds

April 04, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are asking residents, business owners and other stakeholders to provide input on how the county should utilize its...
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Commissioners

Commissioners Recognize Library Week In Franklin County

March 30, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners today declared April 3-9, 2022 to be Franklin County Public Library Week and are urging residents to connect...
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Planning

Residents Urged To Watch For, Destroy Spotted Lanternflies

March 29, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Planning Department remind residents to be vigilant in monitoring for spotted lanternflies.   Spotted...
Planning

Franklin County Residents Urged To Provide Feedback On Transportation Priorities

March 28, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) launched an online survey to gauge public input and opinion as it advances its work...
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Commissioners

March Is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month In Franklin County

March 15, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Franklin County and are drawing attention to the...
Commissioners, Planning

Franklin County Boosts Rail Trail Expansion

March 14, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are providing support to the Shippensburg Community Parks and Recreation Authority’s plan to expand the Cumberland Valley Rail...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Commissioners Celebrate Employee Excellence

March 11, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners recently announced the county’s highest employee honors when naming the recipients of the county’s 2021 SERVICE Value Award...
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Commissioners

March Is Red Cross Month In Franklin County

March 09, 2022

Pictured (from left) are Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dave Keller; American Red Cross Disaster Program Manager Allen White; American Red Cross Central PA Chapter Board...
Commissioners

Commissioners Advocate For Decision On State’s Legislative Maps

March 08, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners today joined with the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) in urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to expedite...
Veterans Affairs

Franklin County Announces Plans For Free Veterans Appreciation Event

February 23, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (February 23, 2022) – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, are pleased to announce plans for...
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Commissioners

Kelly Knepper Named Franklin County’s February Employee of the Month

February 18, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.– The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the February 2022 Employee of the Month award to Kelly Knepper at their public meeting Feb. 16. Knepper...
Tax

Franklin County Announces New Look For 2022 Real Estate Tax Invoices

February 16, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners today announced that the 2022 real estate tax invoices will be mailed March 1 and will have a...
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Emergency Services

Franklin County 911 Dispatcher Receives ‘Stork Award’

February 09, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (February 9, 2022) – The Franklin County Commissioners today joined the Emergency Health Services Federation (EHSF) in recognizing Franklin County Department of Emergency...
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Commissioners

Christopher Foote Named Franklin County’s January Employee of the Month

January 27, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (January 27, 2022) – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the January 2022 Employee of the Month award to Christopher Foote. Foote has been...