Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns with the board about needing to file monetary requests for interlocal agreements with unorganized territories paid for by Franklin County. But Ellsworth said he’s hopeful there will be change in the way the Franklin County budget serves municipalities like Wilton.
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Benton residents to vote in November on expanding size of town board
Benton residents on the general election ballot will consider four warrant articles, including one to expand the Board of Select Persons from three members to five.
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Wilton tax rate to stay the same
The Select Board voted to set the town’s mill rate at 19.40 per $1,000 in valuation with a $75,504 overlay.
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Fairfield takes steps to deny taxi license to those convicted of certain offenses
The Town Council took the action Wednesday in an effort to better protect people who may use a taxi service in town.
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Farmington manager lays out plan for 2023 budget
Christian Waller wants time for collaboration and feedback from officials, public.
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Clinton approves purchase of pickup truck as police cruiser
Selectmen on Tuesday approved the acquisition of a 2022 Ford F-150 for the Police Department, to replace a 2017 Ford SUV the department now uses.
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New Chelsea town manager hopes to bring more growth to small Kennebec County town
Christine Landes, who started the Chelsea job about two weeks ago, recently served as the city manager of Gardiner and town manager of New Gloucester.
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Wilton Select Board concerned with county commissioners, budget allocation
Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns about how the Franklin County Commissioners are dividing up the county budget between the towns and unorganized territories, as well as how services are being allocated across the county.
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Manchester seeking new town manager following former official’s ‘surprise’ departure after a decade
Pat Gilbert served as Manchester’s town manager for more than a decade, and has now taken a job with the Greater Augusta Utility District.
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Seafood group ‘red lists’ lobster over risk to right whales
The designation by Seafood Watch urging consumers to avoid Maine’s prized marine species provokes strong pushback from industry advocates and Gov. Janet Mills.