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Thursday, November 15th – Operation for County & Court Offices – EARLY DISMISSAL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

November 15, 2018

Due to inclement weather, Franklin County Government and Court Offices will be closing today, Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 1:30 P.M.  Mandatory personnel shall report...
Commissioners

Six Counties Participate in Law Enforcement Simulation Exercise

November 09, 2018

On Wednesday, November 7th, a multi-county Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) exercise was held at 14 North Main Street in downtown Chambersburg. Over 90 individuals...
Commissioners

Law Enforcement Training Exercise to be Held on Wednesday, Nov 7

November 05, 2018

On Wednesday, November 7th, Franklin County is holding a multi-county law enforcement training exercise at the former Commissioners Complex, also known as the Chambersburg Trust...
Emergency Services

Franklin County Commissioners Adopt Hazard Mitigation Plan

November 02, 2018

Franklin County Commissioners recently passed a resolution to adopt the Franklin County 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan, bringing a 15-month long updating process almost to a...
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Commissioners

October 2018 Employee of the Month

October 30, 2018

The Franklin County Commissioners, on behalf of the Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Committee, proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Courtney Shippey....
Commissioners

Franklin County Commissioners Provide Direction on 2019 Budget

October 23, 2018

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners provided direction to staff this morning after reviewing the 2019 “All-Request” Budget last week.  At that time, Fiscal Director...
Planning

Franklin County Commissioners to Administer West Nile Virus Prevention

October 19, 2018

Franklin County Commissioners will pursue funding to administer the West Nile Virus Program in Franklin County. Since 2000, Pennsylvania's State budget has included funding to...
Commissioners

Franklin County Commissioners Recognize Employees for their Years of Service

October 17, 2018

On Tuesday, October 9th, the Franklin County Commissioners honored 75 employees for their dedication to the county and its residents. “We are sincerely grateful for...
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Commissioners

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Makes Move to Fort Chambers Park

October 12, 2018

The Franklin County Commissioners funded moving the Vietnam Veterans Memorial monument to protect it during the upcoming Court Facility Improvement Project demolition scheduled for November....
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Commissioners

Franklin County Commissioners Proclaim October as Residents Rights Month

October 11, 2018

The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed October 2018 as Residents’ Rights Month in the county. Across the country, residents of nursing homes and other long-term...
Commissioners

Notice of Board Room Location and Meeting Schedule Change

September 28, 2018

NOTICE   Notice is hereby given that the Franklin County Commissioners, Salary Board, Election Board, Retirement Board and Prison Board meetings location will change to...