Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth told the board that the first two increases could be 10% each.
Franklin County Maine
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Select Board reviews 2022 Wilton Blueberry Festival
Town Manager Perry Ellsworth told the board that there were successes as well as room for improvement at the Wilton Blueberry Festival held Aug. 5-7.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
The painter of downtown Farmington
Carlton Rollins can be found downtown most days of the week selling his artwork with over 5,000 paintings sold from his collection since the 1970s.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Temple man charged in connection to theft of $21,000 in building supplies in Franklin, Kennebec counties
Joshua R.M. Hine, 29, is accused of stealing the supplies from Hammond Lumber in Belgrade and Jordan Lumber in Kingfield. All materials were returned to businesses.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington crafting 20-year Capital Improvement Plan
The plan would help in the budget process, separate wants from needs.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Affordable housing, shelter space coming to Farmington through federal funds
Western Maine Community Action was awarded nearly $7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two properties to affordable housing and emergency shelter for housing-insecure people.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 amends strategic-planning timeline
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington told the Board of Directors the new plan will hopefully ease stress and foster involvement from staff, students, families and the local community.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates
The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.
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Wilton considering rise in sewer, water rates due to ‘forever chemicals’ costs
The rate increases would be due, in part, to legislation requiring municipalities to dispose of wastewater sludge differently.
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Packs for Progress backpack program welcomes applications
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Packs for Progress backpack program is still accepting applications. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 12. These backpacks are for families that live or attend school in Franklin County, Livermore Falls and Livermore. Those who live outside this area can call 211 Maine to find out whether there is a […]