IN THE SPOTLIGHT  

• Franklin County announces simultaneous strategic acquisition of property for multigenerational recreation center and funding initiative for Career and Technical School.  View press release
• Board of Supervisors and VDOT have formulated a budget for expenditure of improvement funds for the next fiscal year as well as to update current six year secondary road improvement program.  FY 2014-2019 Secondary Six Year Plan 
• From WPPDC - 2013 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Annual Report
• View FY 2013-2014 Proposed County Budget.  View April 16, 2013 Public Hearing Presentation.
• Carilion Clinic is requesting our assistance in completing a Community Health Survey.  You may complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/carilioncommunityhealthsurvey or by phone at 888-964-6620.
• Franklin County and the Town of Rocky Mount are working with Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission to conduct a study to determine commuter needs in the region, with a goal of creating options that will allow people to get to work and save money. Residents are encouraged to visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/franklincommuters to anonymously share information about their commute habits. Area employers are asked to complete a survey to provide information on policies and incentives that might assist their employees at www.surveymonkey.com/s/franklinemployers.   View press release
• Blue Ridge Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Report here.  Learn Why Composting is Beneficial Workshops and 2013 Rain Barrel Workshop. 
•   Franklin County Consumers and Businesses Can Control Phone Directory Delivery! Click on Opt-Out button to choose which phone directories you receive, or even stop directory delivery altogether. View schedule and opt-out deadline dates for print directories in Franklin County.  View press release.