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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Commissioners Provide Boost To Affordable Housing In Southern Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners expanded their efforts to support affordable homes in local communities by allocating $10,000 in Housing Trust Funds to Waynesboro Community and Human Services (WCHS) to pilot its Safe Housing Fund. The commissioners approved the allocation during the board’s Sept. 14 public meeting. WCHS works with low-income families in…
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Franklin County Recognizes Hunger Action Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be Hunger Action Month in Franklin County in an effort to raise awareness of food insecurity and the available resources that can help end hunger in local communities. Created by Feeding America Food Banks, Hunger Action Month is a national campaign that highlights…
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Appointment To Franklin/Fulton Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board
Franklin/Fulton Drug & Alcohol is seeking community volunteers from Franklin and Fulton counties to serve on its Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board. The board oversees public-funded substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery support services for Franklin and Fulton county residents. Skills in planning, problem-solving and advocacy are needed. For more information, Franklin and Fulton…
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Franklin County Supports Home Rehabilitation Effort
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners expanded their efforts to support safe, affordable housing in local communities by allocating $5,000 in Housing Trust Funds to Chambersburg Project, Inc. The commissioners approved the allocation during the board’s Sept. 7 public meeting. Founded in 1998, Chambersburg Project, Inc. is a local nonprofit that utilizes teams…
