Franklin County Sheriff’s Office presents information on hiring and cost of an officer.
Local Government
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Hallowell’s high tax increase can’t change this year, city attorney confirms
The Hallowell City Council passed a budget in July that raised property taxes by about 20%, but tried to cut from the budget after taxes were committed in response to pushback from residents on the tax increase.
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Jay residents approve $63,000 for police wages
Jay police will receive an additional $63,000 toward pay after residents approved moving money from the undesignated fund balance.
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Jay Planning Board to consider applications for shoreland zoning, floodplain permits for OSB mill
The Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the Jay Town Office to discuss the applications.
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Kingfield Select Board delays culvert fix on Lander Stream
The Kingfield Select Board decided to delay fixing the culvert on Lander Steam until next year, following concerns about downsizing and budget constraints discussed during their Sept. 17 meeting.
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Franklin County delays action on policy that would limit public access to certain areas in county government offices
The county already has signs up indicating ’employees only’ beyond a certain line but there is no policy in writing to enforce the limitations.
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Wilton board sends new proposed Cannabis Ordinance to town vote Oct. 1
The proposal limits the recreational and medical caregiver retail stores to a combined limit of five.
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Two Farmington businesses support Police Department’s active shooter training
Franklin Savings Bank donated $2,000 and Kyes Insurance chipped in $1,641 to cover costs for active shooter training held earlier this year in Farmington.
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New Vineyard Planning Board secretary submits surprise resignation
Secretary Jamie McKechnie raised concerns about the processes and informalities being used by the Planning Board.
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Hallowell residents unlikely to see property taxes lowered this year
City councilors have been making cuts to the municipal budget approved in July, intended to give residents tax relief. They were told Monday night that it’s likely too late.