The Regional School Unit 9 spending plan will be decided by voters May 24.
Kay Neufeld
Staff Writer
Kay Neufeld is a business reporter with the Portland Press Herald, covering labor, unions and Maine's workforce; lobstering, fisheries and the working waterfront. They also love telling stories that illustrate the vibrant culture that makes Maine and its Mainers so special. They previously worked at the Camden Herald, Franklin Journal and the Bangor Daily News, covering local communities. Kay grew up in New York and graduated from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute in 2018. They spontaneously moved to Maine in 2020 after visiting on vacation, searching for housing on Craigslist in the middle of their trip and asking their mother to ship their belongings to the Midcoast. In their spare time, Kay loves taking their miniature dachshund on miniature hikes, passionately defending Beyoncé's artistry and playing the fiddle with friends.
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Wilton Select Board acts on proposed zoning amendments
The board sent two of four articles to the 2022 Town Meeting warrant articles that would amend Wilton’s zoning ordinance.
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Farmington picks up over 800 pounds trash on Earth Day
Over 100 people gathered in front of The Pierce House to pick up garbage around downtown Farmington for the town’s 9th Annual Earth Day Cleanup.
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Correction
A story in the Friday, April 15, edition of the Franklin Journal should have stated the Regional School Unit 9 Annual Budget Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 24. We apologize for the reporting error.
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Read-a-thon to be held in Farmington for mobile kids’ library
The fundraiser will directly support Backroad Books – a mobile library Twice Sold Tales owner Amber Stone is building to bring a library and free children’s books to the rural areas of Franklin County with “book deserts.”
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Wilton sends budget to warrant for 2022 Town Meeting
Wilton Select Board is recommending a $2.45 million budget – a $192,611 (8.5%) increase from the 2021-22 budget. The Finance Committee has recommended a $2.49 million budget – $226,212 (10%) more than this year.
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RSU 9 sees uptick in COVID-19 cases
There are 31 cases across the district, including 20 at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington.
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United Way fosters Youth Leadership Council at RSU 9
United Way is funding a Youth Leadership Council to help students address needs across the community and learn about the “power of philanthropy.”
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Farmington-based school district proposes $40.1 million budget for 22-23
Taxpayers in the 10 towns would pay a total of $185,879 more than this year.