Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in environment with medium priority
Frog Switch brownfield redevelopment
All buildings at the Frog Switch site in Carlisle are down, 75,000 gallons of oil were removed from the equipment pits, and up to 5,000 tons of foundry sand will be removed. Developer negotiations are ongoing but not yet public.
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
The county will seek $16,441.69 in state reimbursement for hazardous waste collection after a highly successful event (37,226 pounds from 384 people), approved fees for a second shredding event on November 19, and reported 98,402 pounds of e-waste collected so far in 2026.
Farmland Preservation Funding Reaches $5 Million
Two farms — 18.7 acres in Penn Township and about 130 acres in West Pennsboro — are being added to Agricultural Security Areas, a tool that supports farming and qualifies land for preservation programs.
Farm preservation and water quality
A $725,176 state grant will pay a contractor to help actually build the projects recommended in the county's Clean Water Action Plan — moving from planning to implementation.
Solar Energy Facilities on County-Owned Property
The county will reissue an RFP for a solar array net-metered to county buildings within two miles, after last year's selection process stalled. Proposals previously looked cost-positive for the county.
Yellow Breeches Creek Stream and Wetland Restoration
The county is seeking $181,480 in state Growing Greener Plus funds to restore a stream and wetland on a Yellow Breeches Creek tributary at Sheaffer Drive — good news for water quality and downstream flooding.