What You Need To Know Today
County commissioners meet this morning, a major Route 30 bridge replacement is moving toward construction, and community programs, recreation and weekend updates are on the calendar.
Franklin County Commissioners Meet This Morning
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet today at 10 a.m. at the Franklin County Administration Building in Chambersburg.
Commissioners hold their regular public meetings on Wednesdays, with agendas and meeting information posted by the county.
Franklin County Life will continue watching for any actions, announcements or local developments that emerge from today’s session.
Meeting Information →Wednesday, Sept. 23 • 10:00 AM
Franklin County Administration Building
272 North Second Street • Chambersburg
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Route 30 Bridge Replacement Work Begins Oct. 5
Work is moving forward on replacement of the Route 30 bridge over Rocky Mountain Creek in Greene Township between Fayetteville and the Caledonia area.
Current construction information says shoulder reconstruction is scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 5, with traffic shifts and flaggers expected as work gets underway.
The contract is reported at approximately $4.67 million. Later stages are expected to include additional lane shifts, barriers and a truck detour.
Construction Details →Franklin/Fulton Drug & Alcohol Survey Open Through Sept. 30
The Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol Program is asking residents, families, people with lived experience, providers and community partners to complete a short anonymous survey.
Feedback will be used to identify local strengths, barriers and service needs as part of the program’s Treatment Needs Assessment.
Survey Information →Free Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
Penn State Extension is offering free pressure-canner dial gauge testing at its Franklin County office.
The service is designed to help home canners make sure their equipment is operating accurately and safely.
Event Information →Adult Pickleball Open Gym
Chambersburg Recreation’s recurring adult pickleball open gym is scheduled today at the Recreation Department on South Third Street.
Drop-in fees and membership options are available.
Recreation Information →Homeschool Day: Owls
Cowans Gap State Park hosts a free outdoor learning program for homeschool and cyberschool families.
Students will learn about Pennsylvania owl species and get a chance to dissect owl pellets. Registration is required.
Program Information →Preschool Storytime at Fendrick Library
Fendrick Library hosts its regular Wednesday preschool storytime with books, nursery rhymes, crafts, activities and playtime.
Event Calendar →Pub Trivia at Rough Edges Brewing
Rough Edges Brewing hosts its regular Wednesday trivia night beginning at 7 p.m.
The event is free to play, with Brew Bucks advertised for the top teams.
Event Information →Bike Night Has a New Location
Organizers say Friday’s Bike Night Chambersburg has moved from Lowe’s to the Hobby Lobby parking lot at 1695 Lincoln Way East.
The gathering remains scheduled for 8 to 10 p.m., with all bikes welcome. Organizers are asking riders not to use the Lowe’s lot.
Horseshoe Tournament at Post 606
Post 606 is advertising a Fall Brawl horseshoe tournament Saturday at 2090 Path Valley Road.
Registration is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with horseshoes flying at 11 a.m.
The Franklin County Commissioners meeting is today’s primary civic item, while the Route 30 bridge project is one to keep on the radar as construction approaches in early October.
