The mobile kitchen idea will allow the county to keep the inmates at the Farmington jail and not board them out.
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Franklin County may seek appointed treasurer to safeguard finances
As Washington County struggles with a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, officials in Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties say oversight and accountability are key.
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Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin County commissioners must pay back health stipend
The Budget Advisory Committee eliminated the funding in the 2025-26 budget as of July 1.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin County to review legal opinion on budget authority
Franklin County commissioners and the Budget Advisory Committee are at odds over whether eliminated line items can be restored after legal counsel determined the committee’s adopted budget is final.
Posted inLocal & State, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County jail to prohibit personal cellphones, electronic devices for staff
Corrections officers will have radios to communicate with fellow staff members at the jail.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County supports study of regional jail with Androscoggin, Oxford counties
The 5-0 vote calls for the counties to hire a consultant to see if a regional corrections facility makes sense.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Pigeons moved into the Franklin County courthouse clock tower. It’ll cost $18K to clean them out
Numerous dead pigeons, some live birds and droppings were discovered in the tower in early September.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington courthouse bell tower closed for waste cleanup
The county administrator is looking for a long-term solution to keep animals and pests out of the tower and attic.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County reallocates $60,000 to IT budget to cover expenses related to February cyberattack
The insurance deductible was $50,000 and uncovered expenses were $9,681.81, county Administrator Amy Bernard said.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
More lead dust found at Franklin County courthouse; testing done this week
Commissioners learned the third floor cannot be used for office space or storage because it would not bear the weight, county Administrator Amy Bernard told commissioners.