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NEW SOLID WASTE HAULER FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS
An important update regarding County Solid Waste Collection. Republic Services is now our hauler for trash and recycling. The new number to call for trash can repairs, skipped pickup, scheduling a bulk pickup, and any trash-related issues is: 859-263-2000
NEW BAGGER ARRIVES AT COMPOST FACILITY
A new bagger was delivered to the Franklin County Compost Facility this afternoon. Solid Waste Coordinator Ally Hall filled one of the first bags full of fresh compost. This piece of equipment was purchased grant money from the Kentucky Division of Waste Management....
PADDOCKS & I64/127 INTERCHANGE PROJECTS BEGIN
Work on both the I64/127 interchange project and Paddocks are now fully underway. The Paddocks of Frankfort will bring 50 acres of mixed use development to the west end of Franklin County. This transformational economic development project will bring many new...
NEW GRAPPLE TRUCK ARRIVES AT ROAD DEPARTMENT
A brand-new grapple truck was delivered this afternoon to the Franklin County Road Department. The purchase was made possible using a $146,000 grant from the Division of Waste Management's Kentucky Pride Fund. These funds covered the loader and body of the truck. It...
PROGRESS CONTINUES AT NEW ROAD DEPARTMENT
Crews are making daily progress on the County's new road department. We can't wait to cut the ribbon on this new state-of-the-art facility in the near future!
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS COMMUNITY MEETING
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America is coming to Frankfort! Join the Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation to learn more about how you can play a vital role in shaping the future of our youth and community. The open community meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 20th...
FCFD PINNING CEREMONY
This evening, during the regular Fiscal Court meeting, the Franklin County Fire Department held a Pinning Ceremony for Chris Brown. He was promoted to the rank of Captain effective August 1st. This change in rank was necessitated by the retirement of Captain Cole...
ANNUAL SPELLAPALOOZA HELD AT THORN HILL
The 13th Annual Spellapalooza was held this evening at the Thorn Hill Education Center. The annual fundraiser helps ensure that the center’s programs that focus on family literacy and GED testing remain available to our community free of charge. The Fiscal Court team...
I-64 & US 127 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Preliminary work beginning next week LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 2, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces work will soon begin on a recently awarded contract for an Interstate 64 and U.S. 127 interchange improvement project in Franklin County....
DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The draft comp plan is now available for public review. A public hearing by the Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission will take place on Thursday, August 8th @ 5:30 PM. The location will be City Hall at 315 W Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601. The draft plan is...