Selectmen approved the resignation of Charles Hinds on Monday.
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Mount Vernon begins talks to hire town manager, expand Select Board
The changes would need to be approved at a town meeting, officials said.
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Franklin County commissioners recognize 8 residents with Spirit of America Foundation Tribute award
Not all awardees were in attendance and one award was given posthumously.
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Kingfield Select Board discusses sidewalk clearing and speed initiatives
The Kingfield Select Board discussed winter sidewalk maintenance challenges, promoted a communitywide speed reduction initiative, and addressed pedestrian safety concerns during its recent meeting.
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Franklin County taxes could help pay for flood mitigation costs
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency informed the New Vineyard Select Board that county taxes will be raised to pay for river gages that will help study flood patterns on Sandy River and Carrabassett River.
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Hallowell city manager stops budget saga with new cuts
Much of the new round of cuts comes from salaries and benefits of unfilled positions.
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Farmington board recognizes man for 40 years of service to town
Jim Kiernan, the Public Works foreman and a Fire Rescue Department on-call firefighter, reached 40 years of employment with the town of Farmington.
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Wilton board accepts grant for firefighting equipment
The breach tool will provide firefighters a way to get into a locked or bolted door without damaging the door or property, Fire Rescue Chief Sonny Dunham said.
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Jay approves 4-day workweek trial for Town Office
Office hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
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Jay fire to get inflatable rescue boat, motor and trailer
Fire Rescue Chief Mike Booker said that he wrote for a $6,500 grant from the Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation for the boat package after realizing they could have used it during heavy rain and flooding last year.