Franklin County Council of Governments - COG

04/26/2026

Congratulations to the Franklin County, PA Corrections Jail Class graduates!

04/17/2026

Municipal Grants Seminar. Great day for Franklin County, PA!

We had a great turnout today for the Franklin County Council of Governments Municipal Grants Seminar, with 18 municipalities represented and strong participation from municipal staff and elected officials across the county.

This was exactly what we hoped for. Bringing people together, sharing information, and making it easier for our communities to pursue funding opportunities that move projects forward.

A big thank you to our partners who helped make this happen:

• Our state legislators for their continued support and engagement
• DCED, especially Deputy Secretary Richard Vilello, for providing valuable insight
• Franklin County Planning staff and County Administration for their partnership and coordination
• GMS Funding Solutions, and Ghost Writer, for their support and help in bringing this event together

We also appreciate our panelists who shared their time and expertise. It was practical, informative, and exactly what our municipalities need right now.

And of course, thank you to the John Allison Public House for providing great food and helping keep everyone fueled for a productive afternoon 🍽️

This is what collaboration looks like. Local, county, and state working together to support our communities.

More to come.

04/13/2026

Strong regional collaboration on display this weekend.

Franklin County Council of Governments Chairman Chris Ardinger joined Franklin County, PA Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst Franklin County Commissioner on News Talk 103.7 FM to discuss data centers, address common misconceptions, and outline the proactive steps local governments across Franklin County are taking.

🎧 Take a listen here: https://on.soundcloud.com/rdCoxcfAWSrAFuyRdy

Following the interview, Ardinger was joined by Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst and John Flannery, Franklin County Commissioner, along with first responders, municipal officials, and staff from across the county at Marion Volunteer Fire Company 8 for a live wire demonstration hosted by West Penn Power. The hands on training highlighted the real world hazards faced by emergency personnel and reinforced the importance of coordination and preparedness.

Thank you to West Penn Power and Franklin County Department of Emergency Services for organizing an outstanding training opportunity.

Education beats speculation every time, and collaboration keeps our communities strong.

04/07/2026

Car Seat Checkup Event – Free & Open to the Community! The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Safe Kids to do a free car seat check event!

Make sure your child is riding safely! Join us for a FREE Car Seat Checkup Event where certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will help you:

✔️ Learn how to properly install your child’s car seat or booster seat
✔️ Check if your current seat is still the right fit
✔️ Get expert guidance for keeping your child safe on the road

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Target 913 Norland Avenue Chambersburg, PA 17201

Hosted by Safe Kids and community partners.

Let’s keep our kids safe—see you there!

04/07/2026

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–18) is just one week away! Join us in recognizing the dedicated professionals who remain steady through the most challenging moments to help, hoping for the best possible outcomes.

Do you have a positive story about how one of our dispatchers helped you? We'd love to hear about it!
Share your message below, and we’ll include it on our banner board—even a few words of encouragement mean so much.

04/07/2026

CASHS NJROTC made Chambersburg proud at Navy Nationals in Pensacola, earning 3rd in armed regulation, 4th in unarmed regulation, and a 14th-place national finish. Chambersburg was PA’s only school represented. Read more: https://ow.ly/Gjq950YCAMv

03/31/2026

Attaboy, Officer Dudley !

Freeze! Drop the treats and nobody gets slobbered. 🐾🍪😳

03/02/2026

02/28/2026

02/27/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest Franklin County Council of Governments delegate, Matt Moxley, recently hired as Borough Manager for the Borough of Mercersburg, PA. Matt officially started Monday and is already hard at work serving his community.

We would also like to recognize Connie Creighton, who has been serving as Interim Borough Manager during this transition. Connie will remain with the Borough as Assistant Borough Manager, and we appreciate her steady leadership and dedication in helping keep operations moving forward.

Today, our COG Chairman helped coordinate introductions with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) representatives so they could meet Matt and members of the Borough team and begin assisting with current needs and projects.

This is exactly why the Council of Governments exists. Our mission is to provide a forum where local governments can work together, share resources, and coordinate efforts to solve problems and improve services for residents across Franklin County. By helping connect partners and expertise, we support one another and strengthen every municipality we serve.

Welcome to the team, Matt. We look forward to working together.