Franklin County Board of Supervisors Meeting 8/18/2026

The Franklin County, VA Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing extensively on broadband infrastructure projects, including updates on the transition of a regional broadband project from River Street to Zaitel. The board discussed multiple broadband initiatives funded through various grants, with Zaitel actively expanding fiber services to thousands of households and aiming to complete projects by mid-2027. The meeting also covered procurement-related topics such as contract amendments, public hearings on land use permits, and capital improvement plans (CIP) for public schools, including a $91 million five-year CIP and discussions on funding teacher raises and school facility upgrades. The board approved several motions related to consent agenda items, including a special use permit for a second dwelling and the school CIP. Public safety recognitions and updates on road and infrastructure projects were also presented. Public comments addressed concerns about data centers, solar farms, broadband expansion, and community trust. No new contracts or vendor selections were announced, but the broadband project transition and school CIP approval represent significant procurement and capital investment activities.