Voters across the ten towns in the Mt. Blue district approved the 2021-2022 budget set at $38.9 million with an additional $477,406 for adult education. They also approved two other articles regarding the school board’s ability to alter funding during the year.
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Wilton plans to revive blueberry festival in August
The Select Board also discussed construction of the Wilson Lake retaining wall and the implementation of a new ATV route.
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Wilton Planners hear from public on ordinance amendments
The Wilton Planning Board held a public hearing on Thursday, May 27, to discuss ordinance amendments, including two that will affect a proposed marina on Wilson Lake. The amendments will be voted on at the June 14 town meeting.
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Aspiring veterinarian Isabelle Decker wins Mt. Blue’s 2021 Principal’s Award
Working at an alpaca farm and caring for her pets has shown the Mt. Blue Principal’s Award recipient what she wants in her future.
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Franklin County budget panel to hold final vote on proposed $7 million spending package
Some residents at a public hearing argued in favor of restoring funding to nonprofit agencies while others argued against it.
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Domestic violence victims face unique challenges posed by the pandemic
Safe Voices and the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence also share ways to support the domestic abuse survivors in one’s life.
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Area plant sales support projects, much more
Plant sales not only yield funding for community programs, they allow growth of traditions and learning.
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RSU 9 officials present proposed $38.9 million budget at public hearing
Although the overall budget is set at $38.9 million, with an additional $477,406 for adult education, it will cost taxpayers across the 10 towns in the district $13.7 million, a $397,300 increase, or 2.99%, to current spending.
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Project begins to open Farmington stream to Atlantic salmon
The $3 million project will remove Walton’s Mill Dam and improve the town’s only waterside park.