Franklin Journal
Wilton Select Board to reconsider Matrix/MCA grant
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons decided on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to meet with other potential broadband providers and renegotiate the details of the grant with the Maine Connectivity Authority.
Holman House purchase approved by RSU 9 voters
With a majority vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7, RSU 9 will be able to complete the purchase of the Holman Mission House, which will be the new home for district administration among other things.
RSU 9 special services seeing improvement in staffing
RSU 9 Special Services Director John Jones stated the program had seen improvement in staffing on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the board of directors meeting, but still has some “key vacancies”.
Farmington to hold special town meeting later than planned
Rather than hold two special town meetings, Farmington Board of Selectmen voted Oct. 24 to wait until more ordinance amendments were ready for voter consideration and hold just one meeting.
Three students to represent Maine, USA at Youth Olympic Games
Carrabassett Valley Academy student Boden Gerry will compete in snowboard cross while students Maggie Swain and Morgan Shute will compete in ski cross.
Farmington Public Library seeks community suggestions
The Farmington Public Library has received $10,000 in grant funding and is seeking suggestions from the community on ways to utilize those funds for the community.
Cascade Brook learns what goes into good crust
Franklin County Cooperative Extension teamed up with The Good Crust to give fifth graders at Cascade Brook School a lesson on what goes into pizza dough on Tuesday, Oct. 31, along with a delicious demonstration.