The Wilton select board voted unanimously on Tuesday to have the winter maintenance of Magrath Rd. continue for the remainder of this winter, but the future of it’s maintenance, for all seasons, remains to be seen.
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Accreditation achieved by Farmington Police Department
The Farmington Police Department joins 15 other departments in the state that have achieved accreditation, out of some 120 departments statewide.
Nomination papers available in Farmington
Two three-year seats on both the Select Board and Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors will be decided at the March 27 elections.
Mt. Blue holds first Athletics Hall of Fame induction
Contributors, athletes, and coaches were nominated to the newly formed Mt. Blue Athletic Hall of Fame based on their records, accomplishments, dedication, and legacies since the high school opened in 1968.
Mt. Blue Middle School, others share benchmark scores
Mt. Blue Middle School, along with Academy Hill, shared the results of their fall benchmark scores with the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors, and set their focus on improvement. Laura Columbia, Director of Curriculum, also shared updates on their strategic planning.
RSU 9 Food Pantry faces issues with space, funding
RSU 9’s food pantry, which helps feed families of students with food insecurity in the district, has logistical issues with boxes for their food as well as a lack of funds to keep its backpack program going for next year.
Rustic Elegance to host a snowman workshop
Rustic Elegance of Farmington is gearing up for their first workshop of the year with the theme being snowmen.
Farmington board discusses aging system in fire station
Updating the current diesel exhaust capture system, installed in 1998 would cost $24,090 while a new filtration system that would cover all vehicles in the fire station would cost $31,040.