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.”
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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.
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Farmington Earth Day Cleanup is April 22
This is the ninth year a cleanup has been held in Farmington on Earth Day.
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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, […]
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Wilton church urges others to join Ukrainian relief efforts
Churches, organizations and individuals are being invited to join Ukrainian relief efforts underway sponsored by the First Congregational Church in Wilton during April.
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Farmington sewer budget vote tabled until April 26
New selectman Byron Staples wanted to wait until after the May 9 Town Meeting to make decisions on the budget and usage rates.
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Recognitions given in Farmington
The town report was dedicated to Stephan Bunker while K-9 handler and patrol officer Ethan Boyd was presented the Farmington Police Department Lifesaving Award.
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Farmington second graders up for national science title
Ronnie Yau, Lucy Perry and Claire Kiger qualify for the Toshiba Exploravision Science Fair Competition with their invention to combat climate change and greenhouse gases.
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Lisa Laflin is leaving UWTVA
Laflin, who has been with UWTVA for 14 years, will be pursuing new professional endeavors, exploring her creative side, and spending time with family.