Farmington Public Library Director Jessica Casey said this is the eleventh annual Earth Day and last year saw some unusual finds, like a large pile of tires in the woods.
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Wilton opens up nominations for the Boston Post Cane
It has been more than 10 years since a Wilton resident has held the cane, and the Select Board made some adjustments to the application process.
Two vie for Select Board seat in Farmington
Sydney Brown and Richard “Dick” Morton are seeking to fill the remaining two years on a Select Board seat that had been held by Stephan Bunker, who recently stepped down.
Syrup makers notice lower sugar content
Some maple producers have noticed a lower sugar level in sap, which is resulting in more sap used during production and darker maple syrup.
Chesterville vetoes tax payment discount … again
The 3% discount for paying taxes within 30 days of receipt of the bill was voted down last year, the first time it wasn’t approved.
At town meeting, Farmington voters to consider budget up 4%
One difference this year is that some capital reserve accounts have been moved from operating budgets to a separate account.
Three new selectpersons elected in Chesterville
One selectperson recently resigned, two others did not seek reelection.
Mt. Blue raises the BARR
Five years since enacting the BARR program, Mt. Blue is seeing the long term goals pay off as they start to implement the BARR model into other aspects.
Wilton to see 8% sewer rate increase
Wilton Water and Wastewater Superintendent Dalton Plante stated the increase comes after union contract negotiations, PFAS sludge removal and inflation.