The commissioners will consider the budget proposal at their meeting June 5.
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Franklin County sheriff’s deputies get 9% pay increase
The three-year contract goes into effect in July.
Franklin County selectmen choose budget committee members
Eleven budget committee members were chosen to represent the districts they live in.
Franklin County Commissioners choose Richmond company to replace Madrid Township bridge
Commissioners accepted Wyman & Simpson Inc.’s bid of more than $1 million to replace the bridge in 60 days.
Franklin County courthouse making room for DA’s office in Farmington
The renovations are estimated to cost $50,000, which will come from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allotment.
Franklin County commissioners delay appointment of county administrator
Administrator Amy Bernard was hired in 2022, but was not formally appointed as required by state law.
Franklin County commissioners delay location for District Attorney’s Office
The District Attorney’s Office is expected to move back to the Franklin County Courthouse on Main Street once the administrative offices are renovated.
Franklin County board elects Weld commissioner as vice chairman
Commissioners also voted to authorize all part-time elected officials to enroll in the health insurance at their own cost above and beyond the stipend amount they receive in lieu of taking benefits.
Franklin County commissioners to get $12,000 annual salary and flex benefits
Commissioners’ pay has remained the same since 2016, but that year they voted to not to take benefits and accept a $12,000 annual salary — it just never stuck.
Franklin County commissioners approve job description for substance use recovery coordinator at the jail
The pay range for the new position of programming and reentry coordinator is $45,000 to $85,000 and will be paid for by a federal grant.