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.”
Franklin County Maine
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.
RSU 9 sees uptick in COVID-19 cases
There are 31 cases across the district, including 20 at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington.
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.”
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.
Regional School Unit 9 sees uptick in COVID-19 cases
There are 31 cases across the district, including 20 at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington.
The numbers behind RSU 9’s proposed $40.1 million budget
The break down of RSU 9’s proposed $40.1 million budget is as follows: • Regular instruction: $11.46 million, a 2.68% increase. • Special instruction: $7.59 million, a 5.3% increase. • Career and Technical Education: $3.00 million, a 76% increase. • Student-support services: $3.04 million, a 3.3% increase. • Other instruction (co- and extra-curricular programs): $524,331, […]
Wilton approves town ATV access route
The board also approved a motion to add a warrant article to figure out next steps for a potential memorial at Lakeview Cemetery.
Wilton discusses ARPA funding, cemetery memorial
The board will also hold a public hearing at their Tuesday, April 19 meeting before the town submits a grant application with the USDA for the town’s water transmission line reconstruction.