Cumberland County, PA - Planning/Recycling & Waste Department

06/12/2026

The Cumberland County Planning Commission meeting is THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH @ 7:30AM at 310 Allen Road, Carlisle, PA.

Meeting information and full agenda packet can be found at: https://www.cumberlandcountypa.gov/4884/Meeting-Schedule-Minutes

CCPC Action Items:
• Hampden Township-rezone 8 properties from RC to CPL
• Southampton Township-data center requirements
Remove overlay district, permit data centers by
conditional use in the manufacturing district
• Lemoyne Borough-1300 Market Street rezoning from
OG to OR
• South Newton Township-New Subdivision and Land
Development Ordinance
• West Pennsboro Township-Cumberland County Future
Land Use Map Amendment-Regional activity center to
rural - Tax Parcel Numbers 46-09-0517-011 and
46-10-0620-024

The workshop meeting is held for the Planning Department to brief the CCPC on agenda items for the next week’s meeting. They discuss agenda items that are delegated to Planning Department staff for review and comment (see Planning Commission/Planning Department enabling ordinance for list of respo...

06/05/2026

Interested in Farmland Preservation, but wonder how it all works? Check out our latest video of the program!

06/01/2026

Vacation season is here in the Cumberland Valley! Cumberland County is a well-planned, welcoming community that draws visitors with its rich history, vibrant culture, outdoor adventures, and unique local events. This June, the staff of the Cumberland County Planning Department are sharing their favorite places to explore.
We also want to hear from YOU! What are your must-see spots in Cumberland County? Tell us in the comments or post a picture of your favorite places in the comments below and help others discover the best of our county!

https://youtu.be/xvhxfXzfbQ8

05/29/2026

Grahams Bridge is reopened to traffic!

Grahams Bridge is open to traffic! 🚧

The bridge carries Bridge Road over the Conodoguinet Creek in Upper Frankford and West Pennsboro Townships and was closed on March 2, 2026, for rehabilitation work.

Upgrades included a new bridge deck, waterproofing membranes, expansion joints, and maintenance to the abutments, beams, and piers.

05/26/2026

Check out our latest video on Farmland Preservation.

Learn about tools for farmland preservation, including Agricultural...

05/19/2026

Tuesday, May 26th 10am-11am

PFAS in Pennsylvania: Regulations, Treatment Solutions, and PENNVEST Financing

Certain PFAS compounds are being regulated in public water systems at the state and federal levels in Pennsylvania. In collaboration with the University of Maryland's Environmental Finance Center, The Water Center at Penn is pleased to present PFAS in Pennsylvania: Regulations, Treatment Solutions,....

05/04/2026

We are looking for feedback from Michaux State Forest users on the decision to transition Big Pond Road from a public-use road to a non-motorized trail. If you currently visit the area around Big Pond Road, please take a moment to complete this short survey: https://bit.ly/TrailRedesignSurvey

05/01/2026

For more information visit: https://www.tcrpc-pa.org/hats-transportation-improvement-program

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN MAY 1 - JUNE 1
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
**Virtual Meetings Tue., May 5

2027-2030 TIP Includes All Federally Funded Transportation Projects in Region

The Harrisburg Area Transportation Study (HATS), the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties, announced today that the public review and comment period for the draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) will run from Fri., May 1 through Mon., June 1.

The TIP is a comprehensive listing of all federally funded highway, bridge, transit and other transportation projects planned for the next four years in the HATS area.
The associated Air Quality Conformity Determination will also be available for public review and comment.

Both documents can be reviewed at:
* the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC)
* the TCRPC office, 320 Market St., Suite 301E, Harrisburg;
* the Cumberland County Planning Commission office @
310 Allen Road, Carlisle;
* the Perry County Planning Commission office @
Veteran's Memorial Building, 25 W. Main St., New Bloomfield.

Virtual public information sessions via Zoom have been scheduled for 2-3 PM and 6-7 PM on Tue., May 5.

HATS will also have a display table in the Strawberry Square Atrium, 320 Market St., Harrisburg on Wed., May 13 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM.

TCPRC Transportation Planner Brian Snyder said, “The TIP affects virtually everyone in the region, so we encourage folks to review the projects we’re looking at for the next several years and share their thoughts.”

All comments should be emailed to Brian Snyder at [email protected] or mailed to the TCRPC office by 4 PM on Mon., June 1.

HATS will consider the TIP’s approval at its Coordinating Committee meeting on Fri., June 26. Visit the TCRPC Calendar to register.

The HATS FFY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and associated Air Quality Conformity Determination will be available for public comment from Friday, May 1, 2026, to Monday, June 1, 2026.

04/27/2026

Cumberland County Planning Department interviewed Pierre MaCoy, hydrogeologist at Susquehanna River Basin Commission about the importance of groundwater recharge and how to protect Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas.

April 23, 2026 Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas

04/23/2026

SPOTS AVAILABLE TODAY!

If you didn't get a chance to sign up, there are spots now available to bring your paper today!

See information below.