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Franklin County Makes Revisions To Proposed Data Center Ordinance
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Following public feedback and further consideration, the Franklin County Commissioners on Wednesday released a revised version of a proposed amendment to the county’s subdivision and land development ordinance that would establish parameters for potential data center development in Franklin County. The amendment outlines standards and regulations for the construction, installation and operation of data centers in Franklin County. The amended version,…
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Franklin County To Begin 2026 Mosquito Surveillance Program
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are reminding residents that the county’s annual mosquito surveillance and control efforts begin April 1. These efforts will continue through late September and will occur in high-population areas where there is an increased likelihood of people being bitten by an infected mosquito. Jason Goetz, a mosquito and tick-borne disease control…
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Franklin County Commissioners Leverage Funds To Invest Over $1.4 Million In Farmland Conservation
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners continue to emphasize the importance of protecting farmland from future development and recently approved $368,667 for agricultural conservation efforts. That investment leverages state funds to provide the county’s Agricultural Land Preservation program with an additional $1,409,836 to safeguard valuable farmland from future development. Franklin County is one of 58 counties that participate in the Pennsylvania Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program. Through the program, the state, county and…
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Franklin County Commissioners, Ag Community Celebrate 20,000 Acres Of Preserved Farmland
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Agricultural Land Preservation Board, Franklin County Farm Bureau and state and local leaders today celebrated the preservation of 20,000 acres of farmland, a significant milestone in the county’s efforts to protect prime farmland from future non-agricultural development. “The milestone we celebrate today is…
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Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spray For Hamilton Township, Chambersburg Borough
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in Hamilton Township and Chambersburg Borough will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Aug. 27. Areas to be sprayed include but are not limited to: Heintzelman Avenue, Grandview Avenue, West King Street, Hood Street, West Queen Street and Franklin Street in Chambersburg Borough; and Warm…
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Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Sprays For Guilford, Greene Townships, Chambersburg Borough
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in Guilford and Greene townships and Chambersburg Borough will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Aug. 18 and Aug. 21. Areas to be sprayed on Aug. 18 include but are not limited to: West Main Street (Fayetteville), Mont Alto Road, Ritchey Road, Ann Drive, Lincoln…
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Noticing More Mosquitoes This Year? You’re Not Alone
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County residents – especially those who live in wooded areas or near bodies of water – are experiencing a higher volume of mosquitoes this year due to a very wet late spring. Franklin County’s mosquito and tick-borne disease team is working hard to reduce and control mosquito populations and mosquito-borne diseases…
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Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spraying In Guilford, Greene Townships
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in Guilford and Greene townships will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on July 1. Areas include but are not limited to: Mickey Inn Road, Sycamore Grove Road, Creekside Drive, Starr Avenue, Cornertown Road, Tyler Drive, McCleary Drive, Minnich Road, Frecon Road, Northwood Park, Hafer Road…
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Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spraying In Guilford, Greene, Peters Townships
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in Guilford, Greene and Peters townships will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on June 17. Areas include but are not limited to: Mickey Inn Road, Sycamore Grove Road, Creekside Drive, Starr Avenue, Cornertown Road, Tyler Drive, McCleary Drive, Minnich Road, Frecon Road, Northwood Park and…
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Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spraying In Quincy, Washington, Greene Townships
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in Quincy, Washington and Greene townships will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on June 11. Areas include but are not limited to: Fish and Game Road and Birchwood Lane in Quincy and Washington townships and Mickey Inn Road, Sycamore Grove Road, Creekside Drive, Starr Avenue,…
