FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners are set to begin the 2013-14 budget review April 15-16, county Clerk Julie Magoon said Tuesday. The review will start with the program grants in the afternoon of April 15. The remainder of the budget will be reviewed the following day. The caucus to see who will serve on the […]
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Wilton man recognized as dispatcher of the year in Farmington
FARMINGTON – Tom Marble of Wilton was recognized Tuesday as the 2013 Dispatcher of the Year for Franklin County at a county commissioners meeting. Communications Center Director Stan Wheeler said Marble goes above and beyond what he is asked to do as a dispatcher. Marble has worked for Franklin County dispatch for more than 10 […]
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Workshop scheduled on TIF funding process in Eustis
EUSTIS — A public informational workshop is scheduled to discuss the process and guidelines to apply for a grant or employment skills training under Franklin County’s unorganized territory TIF program. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Eustis Community Center. The tax increment financing district was established […]
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Salem Township woman appointed to TIF committee
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to appoint Leanna Target of Salem Township to a review committee to grade and make recommendations on a tax increment financing grant and scholarship applications. Target is the administrative assistant for the town of Kingfield. Commissioners also accepted the resignation of Ginni Robie of Madrid Township from the […]
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About $242,000 in TIF funds slated to improve economic development in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners have awarded about $242,000 in tax-increment financing revenue to enhance economic development since March 2012 in the unorganized territories. The money has been used on projects that including improving trails, turnouts and signage, and increasing education skills. In 2008, it was estimated the county would retain $4 million over 20 […]
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Snowmobile trail conditions a mixed bag
Even though there has been a recent warm spell, most snowmobile trails in the region have a suitable blanket of snow thanks to early season snowstorms. “They’re passable,” summarized Jug Hill Trail Riders President Tim Fournier about the Livermore Falls club’s trails. “We did groom 95 percent of them. We’re waiting for another large snowstorm.” […]
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Franklin County Sheriff says rural patrols increased in 2013
FARMINGTON — Increased rural patrols were among the goals Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. set out in his campaign for Franklin County sheriff. It has been accomplished. Nichols of New Sharon just completed his first year of a four-year term and has plans for the second year. That includes establishing an eight-week Citizens Police Academy with […]
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Franklin County Commissioners approve U.T. budget, vote on labor issues
FARMINGTON — County commissioners started their meeting with a public hearing on the proposed Unorganized Territories (U.T.) budget for fiscal year 2014-2015. Following the brief hearing, the commissioners voted unanimously to accept the budget as presented. The total U.T. budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 will be $1,125,368. During the public hearing, […]
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Franklin County deputies regain holiday leave in contract
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday after an executive session to reinstate holiday leave for patrol deputies in their union contract, county Clerk Julie Magoon said Wednesday. The Fraternal Order of Police, the patrol deputies union, and commissioners entered into a four-year contract in November that runs from July 1, 2012, to June 30, […]
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Franklin County Retired Educators donate to food pantries
FARMINGTON — At a recent meeting of the Franklin County Retired Educators, members voted to double this year’s donation to seven area food pantries to $100 each. The money comes from dues, book swaps and monthly mystery basket raffles. Food closets receiving the money will use it to purchase items needed by families but not […]