Residents and businesses are asked to attend the meetings Nov. 13 and 14 to discuss the future of Franklin County.
Franklin County commissioners
Franklin County board to determine how to share almost $545,000 in federal funds
The county has received 16 applications for needs from several organizations, districts and county departments for the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Franklin County unorganized territory preliminary budget reflects nearly a $1 million increase
The majority of the increase is because two bridges in the unorganized territory need to be replaced for a combined total of about $2 million.
Franklin County approves funding to pay for medical space addition to county jail
Commissioners also approved a request from the Farmington Downtown Association to decorate the pine tree at county Courthouse.
Photo: Franklin County emergency operations building progressing in Farmington
The roof on one side of the building is nearly complete and construction crews were working on the other side on Monday on County Way.
Franklin County accepts low bid of $698,798 from Hallowell company to build infirmary at jail
The county has $418,000 in federal funding to use and plans to look for other revenue sources to determine where the rest will come from.
Franklin County opts to buy new bridge for $1 million to go over Orbeton Stream in Madrid Township
The meeting dates for Commission meetings have also changed for the remainder of October, beginning of November.
Franklin County tables action on policy to prohibit pets in the workplace
Assistant District Attorney James Andrews said he understood the policy but asked for an exception for a dog to be in the DA’s Office to help a traumatized victim or witness, especially a child, testify during trial.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office recognized with Safe Driving Award for 2023
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office tied for first place; Oxford County Sheriff’s Office was third among counties.
Two seek election to represent Franklin County Commission District 3 and District 4
Eight residents are vying for five seats on the Franklin County Commission.