Category: Commissioners

  • Franklin County Awards IMPACT! Grants To Local Nonprofits, Municipalities, Authorities

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners awarded IMPACT! Grants to 127 nonprofit, municipal and municipal authority projects across Franklin County. The commissioners approved the funding, made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), during the board’s Dec. 7 public meeting.   “These awards will truly have a positive impact across the county in…

  • Franklin County Hosting Public Forum On Broadband Services

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners invite residents and stakeholders to share their thoughts and feedback on broadband internet services in the county by attending a public meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Franklin County Administration Building, 272 N. Second St., Chambersburg.   The meeting is part of the Broadband Community Assessment,…

  • Baker Named Franklin County’s November Employee Of The Month

    Baker Named Franklin County’s November Employee Of The Month

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the November 2022 Employee of the Month award to Sheena Baker during the board’s Nov. 30 public meeting. Baker has been employed with Franklin County since July 2021 as the county’s communications coordinator.   November’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined by the Special Thanks…

  • Franklin County Commissioners Receive Proposed 2023 Budget; No Tax Increase

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners today received the 2023 proposed budget of $170 million, which is comparable to the 2022 revised budget of $168 million. The total property tax millage rate remains unchanged at 29.1 mills and consists of a general operating millage of 25.0 and debt service millage of 4.1. This marks…

  • Franklin County Seeks Public Input On Broadband Services

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners invite residents and stakeholders to share their thoughts and feedback on broadband internet services in the county by answering a brief survey.   Three surveys are available: Residential: https://tinyurl.com/broadbandresidential Residential (Spanish): https://projects.designnine.com/survey/adams-franklin-broadband-espanol Businesses: https://tinyurl.com/broadbandbusiness   Surveys are also available on the Information Technology Services page of the Franklin…

  • McPaul Named Franklin County’s October Employee Of The Month

    McPaul Named Franklin County’s October Employee Of The Month

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the October 2022 Employee of the Month award to John McPaul during the board’s Nov. 2 public meeting. McPaul has been employed with Franklin County since October 2016 as the Franklin County Veterans Affairs community outreach coordinator.   October’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined by…

  • Franklin County Commissioners Recognize Substance Abuse Prevention Month

    Franklin County Commissioners Recognize Substance Abuse Prevention Month

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed October 2022 to be Substance Abuse Prevention Month in Franklin County and are urging residents, community leaders and stakeholders to do their part to increase their knowledge of substance abuse and their understanding of how Franklin County residents can seek help through treatment services available within…

  • Franklin County Supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Franklin County Supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed October 2022 to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are calling upon residents to recognize the critical work that advocates and allies are doing on behalf of domestic violence victims and survivors as well as their efforts to eliminate…

  • Franklin County Launches Survey To Capture Feedback

    Residents Asked To Share Input On Franklin County’s Future   CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are asking residents and stakeholders to share their vision and goals for the future of Franklin County as the county continues to update its comprehensive plan.   A county comprehensive plan guides land use policy and is required…

  • Nocton Named Franklin County’s September Employee Of The Month

    Nocton Named Franklin County’s September Employee Of The Month

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the September 2022 Employee of the Month award to Joshua Nocton during the board’s Sept. 28 public meeting. Nocton has been employed with Franklin County since August 2021 and currently serves as a correctional officer at the Franklin County Jail.   September’s Employee of the Month recipient…