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Commissioners Receive Tentative 2022 Budget, No Tax Increase
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners today received the 2022 proposed budget of $166.2 million, which is consistent with the 2021 revised budget of $166.3 million. The total property tax millage rate remains unchanged at 29.1 mills. This rate consists of general operating millage of 25.0 and debt service millage of 4.1. …
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Rental, Utility Assistance Available To Franklin County Residents Affected By COVID-19
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (November 9, 2021) – The Franklin County Commissioners are encouraging those facing eviction or utility shutoffs because of the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for support through Pennsylvania’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, ERAP provides rental and utility assistance to qualified Pennsylvanians experiencing economic insecurity triggered…
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Matthew Kendall Named Franklin County Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the October 2021 Employee of the Month award to Matthew Kendall. Kendall has been employed with Franklin County since September 2012 and currently serves as the hazardous materials (HAZMAT) specialist with the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services. October’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined by…
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Franklin County Supports Homeownership Through Habitat For Humanity Program
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (October 27, 2021) – The Franklin County Commissioners have extended their support of Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County with a $50,000 Housing Trust Fund allocation to assist the nonprofit’s Home Ownership Program. With this funding, Habitat for Humanity will build a home on Ritchey Road in Fayetteville – the organization’s 50th…
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Officials Celebrate New Heisey Road Bridge
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners joined Montgomery Township Supervisors and project contractors today in celebrating the newly constructed Heisey Road Bridge in Montgomery Township with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. County Bridge 121 carries Heisey Road (T-330) over the West Branch of the Conococheague Creek approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Mercersburg. The new Heisey Road…
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Rusty Waltz Named Franklin County Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the September 2021 Employee of the Month award to Rusty Waltz. Waltz has been employed with Franklin County since September 2013 and currently serves as a systems administrator in the county’s information technology systems department. September’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined by the Special Thanks…
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Franklin County Trunk Or Treat Planned For Nov. 1
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (Sept. 23, 2021) – Several Franklin County departments, local law enforcement agencies and first responders are joining forces to host a free Halloween celebration for area youth. Franklin County’s annual Trunk or Treat Night will be held 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Chambersburg Mall parking lot at 3055 Black…
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New County Program Targets Savings For Taxpayers
CHAMBERSBURG, PA (Sept. 16, 2021) – The Franklin County Commissioners are confident county employees will be the “key” to reducing expenses in the day-to-day administration of Franklin County operations, which could ultimately translate into real savings for local residents. The commissioners today unveiled a new program called Franklin County Key Concepts, a unique initiative…
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September Is National Recovery Month In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (Sept. 16, 2021) – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be National Recovery Month in Franklin County and are drawing attention to the impact mental health and substance use disorders have not just on local communities but throughout America. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of National Recovery Month. The 2021…
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September Recognized As Suicide Prevention Month In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, PA (Sept. 9, 2021) – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be Suicide Prevention Month in Franklin County and are urging all residents to increase their understanding of the importance of mental health and the resources that are available within their communities. Since 1995, Franklin County has lost 416 individuals to suicide. According…
