WELD — Margot Joly and Selectman Thomas Skolfield are running for a three-year term on the Board of Selectman. The election will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 7, in the Community Room at the Town Office. Joly, 55, an attorney and owner of a Wilton law firm, believes the biggest issue […]
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Weld voters to consider purchase of new plow truck
WELD — Voters will consider 22 articles at the annual town meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Town Hall. Elections for two selectmen and a road commissioner will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 6, in the Community Room at the Town Office. Margot Joly and Selectman Thomas Skolfield […]
Farmington Horsemen’s Association holds annual banquet
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Horsemen’s Association held their annual meeting on Feb. 7 at the University of Maine of Farmington with approximately 70 people in attendance. After a buffet meal, the following awards were presented. Best two year old: Madison Touch, owner John Korhonen of Livermore, trained by Mike and Sherry Cushing. Best three year […]
Nomination process shortened for Weld selectman’s position
WELD — Selectmen approved a shortened process for filing nomination papers Monday for a one-year term on the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Michael Pratt resigned, effective immediately, because of health problems. He has one year remaining on his three-year term, Town Clerk Carol Cochran said. It is normally an 85-day process leading up to the […]
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Family Fun Day at Mt. Blue Park WELD — Mount Blue State Park will host a Winter Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Events will include cross-country skiing, sliding, snowshoeing, ice skating, tote sled rides, hayrides, nature walks and a warming hut. Lunch is provided. Ski and snowshoe trailer […]
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Spaghetti supper at Rowe School NORWAY — A spaghetti supper fundraiser will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Guy E. Rowe School cafeteria, 219 Main St. Basket raffles will be available. Donations will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit the fourth-grade students and their trip to Bryant Pond Outdoor […]
Franklin Homemakers announce February programs
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Extension Homemaker programs for the month of February, by group, are as follows. Clearwater: Healthy Carbs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at Shorey Chapel. FMI call 778-9089. Kingfield: A program to be announced at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Webster Hall. FMI call 684-5579. Neighborhood: Games will be […]
This week’s agenda
Tuesday Livermore Falls, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Vienna: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Weld: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Wilton: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Livermore: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Thursday Livermore Falls: RSU 73 board, 6 p.m., Cedar Street Central Office Phillips: RSU 58 Board, 6:30 p.m., elementary school
Weld selectmen grant extension to campground owners in tax abatement appeal
WELD — Selectmen voted Monday to grant an extension to Dummer Camps Inc. on an appeal President Carolina Gail Shreve filed with the Franklin County commissioners on a personal property tax abatement, according to Board of Selectmen Chairman Tom Skolfield. The Weld board denied Shreve’s abatement request in October 2014. The personal property tax abatement […]
This week’s agenda
Tuesday Farmington: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Jay: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Phillips: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Vienna: Board of Appeals, 6 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Livermore: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Weld: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office