FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to grant a liquor license to Troll Valley Inc. on Tuesday.

The 36-site campground and disc golf area at 283 Red Schoolhouse Road is owned and operated by Michael Sayward.

During a public hearing that preceded the vote, Sayward told the board he also has a small restaurant with seating for 12.

He told the board he thought he could sell more pizza if he could add beer and wine sales. No hard liquor would be sold, he said.

In other business, the board unanimously approved the employment of Michael C. Booker as a probationary member of Farmington Fire and Rescue.

Booker is assistant chief of the Jay Fire Department and will mainly work as a per diem firefighter for Farmington, Chief Terry Bell said Thursday. Booker will continue his work with the Jay department.

Voters approved hiring more per diem workers at the March town meeting. Bell intended to consider hiring trained firefighters from other departments.

The board approved use of Meetinghouse Park on May 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. by Neighbors Helping Neighbors of Franklin County. 

“The group is a community-based service organization founded by community members … for the purpose of providing volunteer services for individuals residing in Franklin County,” according to an information sheet.

During the group’s fundraiser, Amazing Race, information about its efforts to provide help to neighbors will be distributed at the park, member Liz Richards told the board.

The local version of Amazing Race involves teams of four who are given clues to different locations around the county, Richards said. Once they arrive at the location, they have to complete some physical challenge.

“It’s all for fun,” she said.

It also raises funds for the group’s work. Teams pay $20 or $5 per person to participate. If a team can’t figure out a clue, they can purchase a buy-out for $10.

Tickets for the Amazing Race are available at Ron’s Market or by contacting Richards at 578-0199.

Farmington will observe Arbor Day on Tuesday, May 20.

Maine Arbor Week is May 18-24, Peter Tracy, Conservation Committee chair, told the board.

A Maine and Farmington celebration will be held May 20 at the Old North Church. Tree City USA awards and a prestigious Community Forestry Award will be presented by the Maine Forest Service, he said.

“The Tree City USA competition is intense, as Farmington, Kennebunkport and Westbrook are currently tied for first place with 36 years each,” Tracy said.

The Conservation Commission also intends to “recognize local businesses and individuals who have contributed to Farmington’s natural beauty, green space and unique, quaint surroundings,” he said.

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