The suggestion was not on the meeting agenda; the board will review how to publicize meeting topics.
Kaitlin Schroeder
Budget committee to review Franklin County budget before public hearing June 16
The public will be able to ask questions at the hearing about the proposed $5.6 million budget, up 3.5 percent from the previous year.
In Farmington, novelist urges UMF grads to see degree as art form
Guests of honor at the university’s 150th graduation included 21 members of the 100th graduating class.
Commission told Franklin County Jail guard not fired for disability
A Maine Human Rights Commission investigator has found that Robert Shufelt was not discriminated against when he was fired for assaulting an inmate.
Saddleback owners sell 1,750 acres to Root Estates
A real estate company intends to use the land for outdoor recreation and education.
Wilton downtown apartments get initial approval
Developers propose building 10 one-bedroom apartments on the fourth floor of the Bass Building on Main Street.
Farmington considering landscaping lot near town entrance
Town officials considered selling the lot, heard a proposal to hold a flea market there and are now considering a donation for landscaping.
Wilton voters to weigh in on dog law, pay-as-you-throw
Selectmen will use June’s annual Town Meeting to take a straw poll on possible changes to recycling and garbage disposal.
Wilton real estate owners encouraged to market region’s natural assets
The economic forum on preparing and marketing buildings was the second of three economic forums set up by the town.
New Sharon residents form community support group
The “neighbors helping neighbors” club will meet May 15 and hold a public forum May 31.