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Franklin County Commissioners Approve Settlement For Proposed Transource Project
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners announced today the approval of a settlement agreement that marks the end of the county’s active opposition to a planned energy transmission project through areas of Franklin County. In 2021, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) denied an application submitted by Transource Pennsylvania LLC for a high-voltage…
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Franklin County Rolls Out Crisis Intervention Program For Employees
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have unveiled a new initiative to assist employees who are struggling after experiencing a stressful incident on the job or in their personal lives. Franklin County’s Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team is an internal confidential support group of trained county staff who offer debriefing services and “emotional…
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Franklin County Commissioners Issue Statement On Future Of South Mountain Golf Course
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) plans to terminate its lease of the South Mountain Golf Course: “The Franklin County Commissioners have heard from many residents and organizations who support preserving the South Mountain Golf Course. We have…
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Merletti Named Franklin County’s May Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the May 2024 Employee of the Month award to Anthony Merletti during the board’s May 29 public meeting. Merletti has been employed by Franklin County since December 2012 and serves as a network and applications administrator with the county’s information technology services department. May’s Employee of the…
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Franklin County Resolves Longtime Erroneous Sanctuary County Status
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce that Franklin County has been successfully removed as a sanctuary county on a list maintained by the Center for Immigration Studies (www.cis.org), which incorrectly included Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The commissioners and county administration worked closely with the Center for Immigration Studies (www.cis.org) to…
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Franklin County Names Winners Of Student Time Capsule Competition
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have announced the winners of a countywide competition that asked local students to share what they love about Franklin County with future generations through a time capsule project. Students from the county’s seven public school districts were invited to submit essays, photos or pieces of 2D artwork that…
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Franklin County Commissioners Bringing Board Meeting To Antrim Township
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the board’s June 19 public meeting will be held at the Antrim Township Municipal Office. The June 19 meeting will be the first of the commissioners’ quarterly “on the road” public board meetings to be held at off-site locations around Franklin County. The…
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Franklin County Celebrates 60 Years Of SCCAP During Community Action Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 2024 to be Community Action Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are highlighting the impact South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) has had on the residents and communities in Franklin and Adams counties for the past 60 years. For six decades, the…
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Franklin County Recognizes Community Contributions Of Salvation Army
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 13-19, 2024, to be National Salvation Army Week in Franklin County. The Salvation Army has been serving the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of Franklin County residents for 118 years. Although the organization is most visible during its holiday season Red Kettle campaign, the Salvation…
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Franklin County Salutes EMS Personnel
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 19-25, 2024, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are encouraging all residents to recognize the vital role members of the emergency medical services (EMS) network play in safeguarding Franklin County communities 24 hours a day, seven days…
