CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Coalition to Protect Franklin County announced a major legal milestone this week in its ongoing effort to block a proposed high-voltage power line project, confirming the case has reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
The legal challenge, which aims to protect the region’s agricultural heritage and environmental integrity, received a significant boost from Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. In response to the state’s involvement, coalition representative Lori Rice stated that the coalition intends to file a supportive brief within the next 30 days to bolster the attorney general’s petition.
“This is a huge accomplishment,” Rice said in an official statement, noting that the move represents a critical step in shielding local landowners from “unnecessary and harmful impacts” to their property and waterways.
The coalition, an organization dedicated to preserving Franklin County’s highly productive farmlands and sustainable agricultural economy, argues that the infrastructure project threatens the very foundation of the local community. Beyond legal advocacy, the group focuses on educating the public on land use and distributing locally produced food to residents in need.
To discuss the Supreme Court development and the next steps for the community, the coalition has scheduled a “Community Call to Action” meeting. The event will feature presentations by Rice and advocate Keryn Newman.
The meeting is set for Monday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Franklin Ruritan Community Center, located at 2500 New Franklin Road in Chambersburg. Organizers are inviting all concerned residents to attend.
