Category: Commissioners

  • Appointment to Franklin County Industrial Development Authority

    Franklin County is currently accepting letters of application from interested individuals for voluntary, non-paid positions with the FCIDA. Letters will be accepted until 4:00pm on March 29, 2019.  For details, call the Commissioners’ Office at 261-3812.   FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CARRIE E. GRAY                                                                              County Administrator/Chief Clerk    

  • 2018 Franklin County SERVICE Value Award Winners Announced

    2018 Franklin County SERVICE Value Award Winners Announced

    The SERVICE Value Awards are Franklin County Government’s highest employee honor. Award winners are nominated by employees and chosen by division leaders based on their performance as it represents one of Franklin County values. “We are honored to work with such dedicated and talented staff. Congratulations to all the 2018 award winners. It’s because of…

  • March Proclaimed as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Franklin County

    March Proclaimed as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Franklin County

    Franklin County Commissioners proclaimed March 2019 as Franklin County Developmental Disabilities Month. “We recognize the unlimited potential for all Franklin County citizens to live, work and thrive in our communities—including those with developmental disabilities,” said Commissioner Chairman Dave Keller. The proclamation seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all…

  • Franklin County Employee of the Month for February: Stacie Horvath

    Franklin County Employee of the Month for February: Stacie Horvath

    The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the STAR Committee (Special Thanks And Recognition) proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Stacie Horvath.   Ms. Horvath has been employed as the Franklin County Human Services Administrator since September of 2017.  The selection for the February 2019 Employee of the Month was determined by…

  • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 – Operation For County & Court Offices – CLOSED

    WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 – CLOSED Due to inclement weather, Franklin County Government and Court Offices will be closed today, Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Essential personnel shall report to work as scheduled. 

  • Franklin County Employee of the Month for January 2019

    Ms. Hamel has been employed with Franklin County Human Resources since August 2016 as the County’s Healthy Living Coordinator. The selection for the January 2019 Employee of the Month was determined by the STAR Committee from a total of 6 nominations. The STAR nomination forms include the following comments: “Sarah is leading the drive for…

  • Franklin County Working to Address Homelessness

    The Franklin County Commissioners oversee several state and federal programs to address homelessness in Franklin County.  “Homelessness is a very real problem in any community.  The programs we oversee locally have proven to help people get their lives back on track,” stated Commissioner and Chairman Dave Keller. Point-In-Time (PIT) Count Each year, the U.S. Department…

  • Franklin County Preserves 132 Acres of Farmland

    The Franklin County Board of Commissioners preserved two more Franklin County farms through the Pennsylvania Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program. The first, Hissong Farmstead, located in Montgomery Township, is a 50-acre crop farm.  The second farm, Rice Crest Farms, is an 82.64-acre crop and livestock operation located in Guilford Township. These farms join the 135…

  • Franklin County Employee of the Month for December 2018

    Franklin County Employee of the Month for December 2018

    The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the STAR Committee (Special Thanks And Recognition) proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Misty Weaver. Ms. Weaver has been employed with the Franklin County Children and Youth Services since February, 2012. She serves as a Caseworker II. The selection for the December 2018 Employee of the…

  • Franklin County Grant Supports Waynesboro Industrial Museum

    Franklin County Grant Supports Waynesboro Industrial Museum

    Last week, the Franklin County Commissioners toured the Waynesboro Industrial Museum.  The museum provides visitors with awareness and insight into Waynesboro’s rich industrial heritage and hosts special displays, events, and guest speakers. “Franklin County has such a great story to tell and we really appreciate the work the museum is doing to tell that story and…