Huntingdon County Planning and Development Department

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

MEETING NOTICE:
The September 17 meeting of the Huntingdon County Planning Commission will be held at 6 pm at the Rockhill Trolley Museum, 430 Meadow Street, Rockhill Furnace, PA.

All meetings of the Planning Commission are open to the public.

09/04/2026

🏆 2026 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AWARDS 🏆

We’re excited to once again partner with the Huntingdon County Planning Commission to recognize the people, businesses, organizations, and projects making a positive impact throughout our community!

Projects completed in 2026 are eligible for consideration in this year’s Community Improvement Awards, which will be presented at the Planning Commission’s Annual Dinner on February 25, 2027. 🎉

✨ Award Categories Include:
🏗️ New Construction
🏛️ Preservation: Historic & Reuse of an Existing Building or Lot
❤️ Community Spirit
🌟 Special Merit

Do you know of a project that deserves to be recognized? Nominate it! Whether it transformed a space, preserved an important piece of our community, brought people together, or went above and beyond, we want to hear about it!

📅 Nomination Deadline: December 4, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
👉 For the nomination guidelines and form, please visit https://business.huntingdonchamber.com/news/details/community-improvement-award-nominations-sought

Once a nomination is submitted, an application will be sent directly to the nominee to complete the process.

👏 Help us shine a spotlight on the projects and people helping make Huntingdon County an even better place to live, work, and do business!

07/08/2026

🚂 The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 Locomotive is coming through MOUNT UNION!

ARE YOU EXCITED⁉️

Join the The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 is Coming Through MU! event on Facebook to get in on the discussion, ask questions, share information, and learn about local specials and happenings that will occur in Mount Union on Wednesday!

What you'll find in the event page: 👇

🚦 Walking Tour Information
🚦 Bellos Cafe Specials
🚦 Checkers Grill Special
🚦 Mount Union OIP Special
🚦 Sharrar House - Open House
🚦 Safety Tips for Viewing
🚦 Parking information for the event
🚦 Event Discussions
🚦 And More!..............

SHARE AWAY! Let's all come together for this HISTORIC DAY!

06/22/2026

Annex I is closed this afternoon, due to a downed, live power line behind the building. Please avoid the back of the building until service is restored.

There is no phone service to the building. Planning Department staff anticipate return of electric and phone service by Tuesday, June 23.

06/17/2026

COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH

06/15/2026

June 25 UPDATE - The parking lot reopened this afternoon!

UPDATE - Parking lot remains closed, Monday, June 22nd. It will be closed until the paving project is complete.

HUNTINGDON COUNTY COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT CLOSED FOR PAVING:
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
POSSIBLY MONDAY, JUNE 22

06/15/2026

Thursday, June 18, 2026 is the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntingdon County Planning Commission. The meeting will be at 205 Penn Street, Huntingdon, PA.

Due to the anticipated closure of the Courthouse Parking Lot and limited ADA accessibility, a Zoom link will be available. For more information contact [email protected].

06/10/2026

🚂 ALL ABOARD FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE! 🚂

On July 8, 2026, join the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce at the historic Hunt Tower for an unforgettable front-row viewing of the legendary Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 as it rolls through Huntingdon County.

More than just a train viewing, this event offers a rare opportunity to step inside one of Pennsylvania’s railroad treasures. Hunt Tower is one of only a handful of surviving interlocking towers remaining in the Commonwealth, serving as a lasting reminder of the critical role railroads played in shaping our communities and economy. For generations, railroad operators inside this tower directed train traffic and helped keep one of the nation’s busiest transportation networks moving safely and efficiently.

To make this special day even more memorable, guests will have access to:

✨ Exclusive upstairs prime viewing and outdoor viewing areas
✨ Historic railroad memorabilia and artifacts on display for this day only
✨ Stories and insights into the rich history of Hunt Tower and Huntingdon’s railroad heritage
✨ Light refreshments provided throughout the event

With strictly limited ticket availability, this exclusive experience is expected to sell out quickly. At $200 per ticket, you'll enjoy a unique blend of living history, local heritage, and the unforgettable sight and sound of the world's largest operating steam locomotive.

📅 July 8, 2026
📍 Historic Hunt Tower, Huntingdon, PA
🎟️ Tickets are limited — reserve your spot today!

Don't miss your chance to witness railroad history in motion from one of Pennsylvania's most historic railroad landmarks.

06/10/2026

Items from the 1976 time capsule will be on display!