Category: Planning

  • Franklin County To Begin 2023 Mosquito Surveillance Program

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are reminding residents that the county will begin its annual mosquito surveillance and control efforts starting April 3. These efforts occur predominantly between early April and late September in high-population areas where there is an increased likelihood people will be bitten by an infected mosquito.   Jason Goetz,…

  • Tire Collection Event Planned For April 14

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners will be hosting a tire collection event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 at the former Franklin County Jail, 625 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg. Staff from the county’s Planning Department, under its mosquito and tick-borne disease control program, and All Cleaned Out Junk Removal are coordinating…

  • Franklin County MPO Seeks Public Input On Proposed Transportation Plan

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization (FCMPO) is asking for the public’s feedback on its 2045 Franklin County Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). A draft of the plan, which outlines the strategic direction for Franklin County’s transportation priorities for the next 20 years, is available for review from Nov. 21 through Dec. 21…

  • Franklin County Commissioners Approve Bridge Replacement, Maintenance Plan

    Plan Requires No Property Tax Increase or Vehicle Registration Fees   CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have approved a bridge replacement and maintenance plan that ensures the future safety of county bridges through at least 2029 without the need for a property tax increase or a vehicle registration fee. The commissioners approved the…

  • 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…

  • Notice Of Public Hearing On Proposed Franklin County Community Block Grant Programs

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. –  The Franklin County Commissioners invite residents to offer feedback and comments on proposed projects and budget for Franklin County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for fiscal year 2022. A public hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Franklin County Administration Building board room at 272 N. Second St.,…

  • Notice Of Public Hearing On Proposed Franklin County Community Block Grant Programs

    CHAMBERSBURG, PA. – The Franklin County Commissioners invite residents to offer feedback and comments on proposed projects and budget for Franklin County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for fiscal year 2022. A public hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Franklin County Administration Building board room at 272 N. Second St.,…

  • Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spraying In Mont Alto Borough, Quincy Township

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in and around several Franklin County municipalities and communities will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Sept. 14.   Areas in Mont Alto Borough as well Anthony Highway in Quincy Township. High populations of adult mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile Virus – as well…

  • Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spraying In Antrim, Hamilton Townships

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in and around several Franklin County townships and communities will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Sept. 6 and Sept. 7.   Areas in Antrim Township, including Williamsport Pike, Jason Drive, Shanks Church Road, Antrim Township Community Park, Grant Shook Road, Paulmark Avenue, Jasper Drive…

  • Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spraying In Greene Township

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in Greene Township, Franklin County, will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Sept. 1.   Areas in Greene Township include Greene Township Park, Scotland Memorial Park, Main Street (Scotland), Scotland Road, Smoketown Road, Rock Road, Hafer Road, Ocraoke Island Court, Church Street, Fiddlers Road, Luther…