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Franklin County Announces October 2019 Employee of the Month
The Franklin County Commissioners, on behalf of the Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Committee, proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Makenzie Cleary. Ms. Cleary has been employed with Franklin County since March of 2019. She currently serves as a Telecommunicator I with the Department of Emergency Services (DES). The selection for the…
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Franklin County Commissioners Review the Preliminary 2020 Budget
The Franklin County Commissioners reviewed the preliminary budget for 2020 at this morning’s Board of Commissioners meeting. The preliminary budget is the first step in the County’s budget adoption process. It offers a summary of department requests based on expectations for revenue and expenses, including capital and personnel expansion requests. “Our budget goals have been,…
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Franklin County Commissioners Proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The Franklin County Commissioners recently declared September 2019 Suicide Prevention Month in Franklin County. “Suicide is on the rise; it is a concern at any age and sometimes those struggling in nursing homes are overlooked,” said Stacey Brookens, Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention Administrator for Franklin County. “Suicide prevention month is a way that…
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Franklin County Announces September Employee of the Month
The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Committee proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Lisa Souders. Ms. Souders has been employed with Franklin County since 2012. She currently serves as a Purchasing Assistant for the Procurement Department. The selection for the September 2019 Employee of the…
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Franklin County Commissioners Issue Recovery Month Proclamation
The road to recovery is a daily challenge and long-term path to wellness. Individuals who experience a mental and/or substance use disorder can oftentimes feel isolated and alone. It’s important that our community continues its efforts within Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery. Throughout the month of September, communities nationwide have the opportunity to recognize National Recovery…
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August 2019 Employee of the Month – Jordan Herman
The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Committee proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Mr. Jordan Herman. Mr. Herman has been employed with Franklin County since 2018. He currently serves as a Forensic Case Manager for the Re-entry Service Center. The selection for the August 2019…
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2019 Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant Funding Announced
The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the availability of funding for the 2019 Franklin County Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant. The purpose of this grant program is to enhance the tourism experience, promote visitation and overnight stays within Franklin County, improve the county as a destination market for leisure travel, preserve…
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Franklin County Commissioners Intend to Sell Vacant Land
The Franklin County Commissioners recently signed a letter of intent for the sale of a county-owned .84-acre lot. This lot is located in Guilford Township on Franklin Farm Lane, between Route 30 and the trout hatchery stream. TH Minit Markets LLC, is offering the county $625,000 for the property. TH Minit Markets LLC also intends…
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Franklin County Announces Employee of the Month for July – Katrina Wright
The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the STAR Committee (Special Thanks And Recognition) proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Katrina Wright. Ms. Wright has been employed with Franklin County since 2017. She currently serves as a Caseworker II – Intake for Children and Youth Services. The selection for the July…
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Notice: Consideration of Ordinance for Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement
County of Franklin ORDINANCE NO. 2019- AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FRANKLIN COUNTY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG FOR COUNTY TO PERFORM INTAKE AND PROCESSING OF INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED BY BOROUGH POLICE OFFICERS. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the County of Franklin (hereinafter “COUNTY”) and the Borough of Chambersburg (hereinafter “BOROUGH”) have the authority,…
