SeniorsPlus seeks volunteers

WILTON — Volunteers are needed at the Wilton Dining site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.

SeniorsPlus provides noon time meals Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Masonic Hall. The goal is to provide nutritious food in a social environment that brings seniors together.

The group is recruiting a coordinator to help supervise volunteers and do simple paperwork. All training is provided.

Contact Heather Chandel at 513-3710 or hchandel@seniorsplus.org for more information.

Conservation progress

FARMINGTON — Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust Executive Director Carol Haas will speak about the High Peaks Conservation project at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in Roberts C23, at the University of Maine. The program is free and open to the public.

Franklin County’s largest conservation effort is on the verge of completion. Two parcels around the Crocker Mountain summit and the Orbiton Stream watershed, totaling 18,000 acres, are about to be protected. This effort represents years of steady, quiet work by local conservation groups, the Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust and the High Peaks Alliance.

What is the ‘High Peaks?’ What is being protected and why? How will the project impact traditional land uses such as recreation and forestry? Haas will present an overview of the project, its history and importance, and how it will impact those who live, work and recreate here.

Erosion control program

PHILLIPS — Basic and advanced erosion control practices will be the topic of a workshop Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Phillips Town Office, 15 Russell St.

The program is of interest to earthwork contractors, CEOs and road crews.

Registration is at 8 a.m. The program is as follows:

Introduction to the Certification Program – Why is Erosion Control Needed? with Bill LaFlamme, 8:25 a.m.; Laws and regulations requiring erosion control presented by DEP staff, 9:30; break with light refreshments, 10:30; Erosion and how it happens, by MDOT staff, 10:45; Erosion control best management practices by Bill LaFlamme, 11:30; lunch (not provided), 12:30 p.m.; Erosion control planning/elements of an erosion control plan by MDOT staff, 1 p.m.; BMP Jeopardy competition, 1:45; Exercise applying topics presented by MDOT staff, 3 p.m.; Contractor certification program – next steps by Bill LaFlamme, 3:45; Course evaluation at 4, with the program adjourning at 4:15.

Certificates will be available at the close of day. Seven shoreland zoning credits for CEOs are available through the Maine State Planning Office.

The class including refreshments, materials and certificate is offered at $45 per person before Oct. 15 and $55 after that date. Register early as the cut off is 40 people. Send checks made out to FCSWCD and mail to 107 Park St., Farmington ME 04938. Include name, company, mailing address, city and zip, phone and email address.

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