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Franklin County Comprehensive Plan Update Underway
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are calling upon residents and stakeholders to share their vision for the future of Franklin County as the county embarks on an update to its comprehensive plan. A comprehensive plan is a strategic document designed to guide land use policy. Pennsylvania law requires counties to update their…
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Franklin County To Conduct Mosquito Spraying June 29
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 June 29. Areas include Frecon Road, Mickey Inn Lane, Mickey Inn Road, Sycamore Grove Road, Creekside Drive, Star Avenue, Monroe Drive, Tyler Driver, Cornerstone Road and Roosevelt Drive…
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Franklin County To Conduct Mosquito Spraying June 15
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 June 15. Areas include Frecon Road, Mickey Inn Lane, Mickey Inn Road, Sycamore Grove Road, Creekside Drive, Star Avenue, Monroe Drive, Tyler Driver, Cornerstone Road and Roosevelt Drive…
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Franklin County To Conduct Mosquito Spraying June 7
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 June 7. Areas include Frecon Road, Mickey Inn Lane, Mickey Inn Road, Sycamore Grove Road, Creekside Drive, Star Avenue, Monroe Drive, Tyler Driver, Cornerstone Road and Roosevelt Drive…
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Franklin County CDBG Application Period Now Open
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the county is now accepting applications for the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The program is administered by the Franklin County Planning Department. Applications are available by visiting the Franklin County Planning Department webpage, https://bit.ly/3w3Y5zr, or by contacting the Planning Department…
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Residents Urged To Take Precautions Against Ticks, Tick-Borne Diseases
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – As warmer spring temperatures draw residents outdoors, the Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Planning Department are reminding everyone to be vigilant in monitoring for ticks, many of which can transmit diseases. Ticks can be active whenever temperatures are above freezing. Residents may pick up nymph-stage deer ticks, which are…
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Residents Urged To Watch For, Destroy Spotted Lanternflies
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Planning Department remind residents to be vigilant in monitoring for spotted lanternflies. Spotted lanternflies do not bite or sting and pose no threat to human health. However, the insect is a plant stressor and can cause significant damage to trees, plants and shrubs.…
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Franklin County Residents Urged To Provide Feedback On Transportation Priorities
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) launched an online survey to gauge public input and opinion as it advances its work on an update of its long-range transportation plan (LRTP). As the decision-making body for Franklin County’s transportation projects and programs that use federal funding, the MPO wants input from residents…
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Franklin County Boosts Rail Trail Expansion
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are providing support to the Shippensburg Community Parks and Recreation Authority’s plan to expand the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail (CVRT) into Franklin County. On Wednesday, the commissioners approved $45,000 in funding from Act 13 Marcellus Shale impact fees for the project, which will include the construction of…
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Public Input Sought On Proposed I-81 Projects
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (December 9, 2021) – The Franklin County Commissioners are encouraging the public to offer feedback on proposed I-81 Improvement Strategy initiatives – including in the greater Chambersburg area – during two upcoming online public forums. Leaders of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) will discuss proposed changes, including safety and congestion improvements,…
