Franklin Journal
RSU 9 deems threat made at school not credible
After a threat of violence was made at Mt. Blue Middle School, Regional School Unit 9 found there was “no credible threat.” Rather, it was a “comment … said out of frustration,” according to Superintendent Chris Elkington.
Farmington board approves 7.3% COLA for employees
The cost of living adjustment for employees next year will cost the town just over $177,000.
Farmington school threat deemed not credible
Mt. Blue Middle School student’s comments lacked intent and plan, superintendent said.
Tree lighting, Santa draw a crowd in Wilton
The event was postponed a day because of the inclement weather Saturday.
Gerry Wiles holiday food baskets feed 74 families
The baskets were presented to 74 families comprised of 253 people.
New Yorker dives into first Chester Greenwood Day
Staff writer Kay Neufeld dove head first into her first time attending Chester Greenwood Day, a.k.a. the earmuff festival, and came out more victorious than she anticipated.
RSU 9 receives grants for homeless students
The school board discussed outreach and services for homeless students with the Cape Cod Hill School Principal Lisa Sinclair, who is the district’s federal homeless liaison. Sinclair said during the meeting she believes the district is doing a “good job” of identifying housing-insecure youth due to a correlation between the district and statewide percentages of its homeless youth populations. However, studies show that the actual size of homeless youth populations are not captured by state figures — particularly for populations in rural areas.