Eligible households will be able to purchase firewood at a reduced rate. Recipients will be referred to a program that will pay up to $15,000 in home repairs that address heat loss issues.
Franklin County commissioners
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Franklin County OKs $18K cleanup to keep pests out of courthouse tower
Commissioners approved using courthouse reserve funds for cleaning and quarterly monitoring to prevent birds and other wildlife from reentering the bell tower.
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Power mishap exposes Franklin County dispatch’s aging backup system
After an HVAC contractor cut power, officials said the outdated battery backup failed, prompting urgent plans to replace it using reserve funds.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Blue Star Highway marker dedicated
More than 70 people attended the unveiling and dedication of the marker on Memorial Day.
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Franklin County commissioners to review $11.6M budget
The commissioners will consider the budget proposal at their meeting June 5.
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Franklin County sheriff’s deputies get 9% pay increase
The three-year contract goes into effect in July.
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Franklin County selectmen choose budget committee members
Eleven budget committee members were chosen to represent the districts they live in.
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Franklin County Commissioners choose Richmond company to replace Madrid Township bridge
Commissioners accepted Wyman & Simpson Inc.’s bid of more than $1 million to replace the bridge in 60 days.
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Franklin County computer network attacked; no permanent data lost
Franklin County’s computer network was briefly disrupted Feb. 6. by a cyberattack, but the IT department was able to restore impacted systems quickly.
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Franklin County courthouse making room for DA’s office in Farmington
The renovations are estimated to cost $50,000, which will come from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allotment.