Franklin County

Retirement Roadmap
2025-07-28 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Tuscarora Senior Activity Center, 11300 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA, 17326, United States
Join the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging in welcoming nationally recognized financial planner Jacqueline Schadeck to Franklin County to answer your questions about Social Security, outliving your savings, leaving a legacy and more.

Whether you’re retired or planning for it, this is your chance to hear from someone who truly understands what financial security looks like—at every stage of life.

What you’ll walk away with:

Smart strategies for budgeting and managing inflation
Estate planning basics explained clearly
Practical answers to your retirement and financial questions

Jacqueline will offer four free sessions on Monday, July 28 at the following times and locations:

Chambersburg Senior Activity Center: 9-10 am
Waynesboro Senior Activity Center: 10:30-11:30 am
Tuscarora Senior Activity Center: 12:30-1:30 pm
Greencastle Senior Activity Center: 2-3 pm

This is a free event and reservations are not required. For more information about this and other Franklin County Area Agency on Aging programs, call 717-263-2153 or visit www.franklincountypa.gov/departments/area-agency-on-aging

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Retirement Roadmap
2025-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Greencastle Senior Activity Center, 10615 Antrim Church Road, Greencastle, PA, 17225, United States

Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-07-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Franklin County Administration Building, 272 North Second Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
Unless otherwise noted, Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ public meetings are held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. until adjournment. On the third Wednesday of each month, meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. until adjournment.
Meetings are live streamed on YouTube. The stream is only live while meetings are in progress.
Agendas are available the day before the meeting at the link above, and meeting minutes are available here.

Franklin County Human Services Block Grant Public Hearing
2025-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Administration Building, 272 North Second Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
The Franklin County Human Services Block Grant Committee will hold its second public hearing to discuss its FY 25/26 Human Services Block Grant draft plan submission during the Franklin County Commissioners’ July 30, 2025 public board meeting.
A live stream of the commissioners’ meeting can be found on the Franklin County YouTube page.

Greencastle Senior Activity Center Open House
2025-08-04 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Greencastle Senior Activity Center, 10615 Antrim Church Road, Greencastle, PA, 17225, United States
The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging invites the public to an open house at its Greencastle Senior Activity Center in celebration of Old Home Week.

What to expect

Bake Sale
Music
Information About Local Services & Programs
Light Refreshments
Raffles & Door Prizes
And More!

See why this center was voted No. 1 in the Tristate TWO years in a row!

For more information, call (717) 597-2020 or visit www.franklincountypa.gov/senior-centers.

Franklin County Planning Commission Meeting
2025-08-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Administration Building, 272 North Second Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
The Franklin County Planning Commission meets quarterly on the first Thursday of February, May, August and November. All meetings will be held in person at the Franklin County Administration Building. Any changes to the meeting format will be posted on the Franklin County website 48 hours prior to the meeting. For more information, contact the Franklin County Planning Department at (717) 261-3855 or planning@franklincountypa.gov.

Landlord Summit
2025-08-08 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
Franklin County invites the public to this drop-in-style event. Learn about housing programs offered through Franklin County that can benefit you and those in need. Food and drinks provided.
Schedule

11-11:30 am Meet & Greet (morning)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm First Presentation
1-1:30 pm Meet & Greet (afternoon)
1:30-2:30 pm Second Presentation

Attendees are invited to come and go as they please. Handouts will be available for those who cannot attend a presentation.
For more information, contact Misty Conner at mconner@franklincountypa.gov or Jennifer Hutchinson at jchutchinson@franklincountypa.gov.
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Franklin/Fulton Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board Meeting
2025-08-11 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Human Services Building, 425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, 17202, United States
The public is invited to attend the bimonthly meeting of Franklin/Fulton Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board. Meetings are held in-person and virtually. For information on attending the meeting virtually, contact Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol at ffda@franklincountypa.gov.

Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board Meeting
2025-08-21 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Administration Building, 272 North Second Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
All meetings of the Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization Board will be held at 10 a.m. with in-person and virtual options for attendees. Please contact the Franklin County Planning Department at planning@franklincountypa.gov or (717) 261-3855 for information on participating virtually.

Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Fannett-Metal Elementary School, 14823 Path Valley Road, Willow Hill, PA, 17271, United States
Unless otherwise noted, Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ public meetings are held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. until adjournment. On the third Wednesday of each month, meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. until adjournment.
PLEASE NOTE: This Franklin County Commissioners’ public board meeting for the week of August 17, 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025 due to a scheduling conflict. There will not be a meeting on Wednesday, August 20.
Agendas are available the day before the meeting at the link above, and meeting minutes are available here.
The August 21, 2025 Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ public meeting will be available via Zoom and will not be live streamed on the county’s YouTube page. Below are details of how to watch the meeting via Zoom:
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Labor Day: Franklin County Offices Closed
2025-09-01 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | PA
All Franklin County offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

Franklin County Agricultural Land Preservation Board Meeting
2025-09-04 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Administration Building, 272 North Second Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
The Franklin County Agricultural Land Preservation Board meets quarterly on the first Thursday of March, June, September and December. All meetings will be held in person at the Franklin County Administration Building. Any changes to the meeting format will be posted on the Franklin County website 48 hours prior to the meeting. For more information, contact the Franklin County Planning Department at (717) 261-3855 or planning@franklincountypa.gov.

Constitution Day Observation Ceremony
2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Judicial Center, 14 North Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
President Judge Shawn D. Meyers invites the public to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution at this special ceremony.
The theme of this year’s event is “From Many, One.” The United States Constitution protects the rights of all, ensuring access to justice for those with special needs. With that in mind, we will be joined by citizens who have exercised their rights in our courts and review how our courts meet their special needs. The Honorable Jennifer Rogers, Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, has been a champion of the rights of children and the disabled and will offer her thoughts on how our Constitution works for all of us.
Tentative Program:

National Anthem (Special Guest)
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Jennifer Rogers, Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas
Special Music: The Honorable Garrett Page, Montgomery Court of Common Pleas
Poster contest results to follow

Franklin/Fulton County Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board Meeting
2025-09-18 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Human Services Building, 425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, 17202, United States
The public is invited to attend the bimonthly meeting of the Franklin/Fulton County Mental
Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention Advisory Board.
Franklin/Fulton Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention partners with the community to develop and assure the availability of quality MH/IDD/EI services and supports for individuals and families.
Those who are interested in participating should contact mhiddei@franklincountypa.gov for more information.

Seat Check Saturday
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Administration Building, 272 North Second Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will host a free car seat safety checks on Seat Check Saturday as part of Child Passenger Safety Week.
Certified technicians will be available to help parents and caregivers determine the correct seats for their children and demonstrate how to correctly install and use those seats.
Parents and caregivers who cannot attend the September 27 seat check event but would still like to have their car seats checked can make an appointment with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office technicians. Appointments can be made Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Franklin County Judicial Center by calling 717–261-3877 or emailing sheriff@franklincountypa.gov.

5th Annual Sober September
2025-09-27 15:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Cowan’s Gap State Park, 6235 Aughwick Road, Fort Loudon, PA, 17224, United States
Join Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol, Noah’s House and the Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton Counties for this free, family friendly event celebrating those in recovery. Enjoy free food, speakers, games and more.
The event will be held at Pavilion 4 at Cowan’s Gap State Park.
For more information, contact Joey Bailey at (223) 386-7553.

Weekend Concealed Carry Permit Sale
2025-10-04 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Judicial Center, 14 North Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will offer extended weekend hours on select Saturdays in 2025 to allow residents a greater opportunity to obtain their concealed carry permits. The office will be open 8:30 a.m. to noon on the following dates:

Saturday, February 15
Saturday, April 5
Saturday, July 12
Saturday, October 4

The sheriff’s office will accept and issue previously approved concealed carry permits on these days. Same-day applications and issuances are possible, but not guaranteed.
For more information, visit the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office webpage.

Franklin/Fulton Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board Meeting
2025-10-13 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Antietam Iron Center, 201 Lincoln Way West, Suite 104, McConnellsburg, PA, 17233, United States

Good Wolf Treatment Court Graduation
2025-10-23 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Judicial Center, 14 North Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
The Franklin County Good Wolf Treatment Court will celebrate the program’s 45th and 46th graduates during a special ceremony in the Historic Courtroom of the Franklin County Judicial Center. The public is encouraged to attend.
