Since January 2002, local activists have stood vigil on exceedingly hot days and cold ones; in rainstorms and in blizzards — which this reporter has witnessed.
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Posted inBusiness
Center for Entrepreneurial Studies launches Makerspace in Farmington
The program teaches participants how to build their brands, create products and find creativity and “empowerment.”
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Posted inLocal Government
Wilton Select Board authorizes town’s first marijuana dispensary application
Ample discussion was had during the select board meeting over the “process” by which the dispensary application was authorized.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
RSU 9 ‘compromises’ on amended COVID-19 procedures for isolation
Regional School Unit 9 Chair Carol Coles said the decision was “one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board.”
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Wilton select board member, Tom Saviello announces he will not run for governor
Among the six reasons are he “cannot identify” with younger voters and is “tired of party politics.”
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Mt. Blue Middle School closed Monday due to heating issues
School was back on Feb. 1. Superintendent Chris Elkington wrote to families that “a series of events” led to the middle school closure.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
RSU 9 board considers another COVID-19 policy change
Directors face a choice between a longer isolation period for COVID-19 positive individuals or caveats to a shorter period.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Wilton to send letter of support for rail-trail bridge
Reconstruction of the Whistle Stop Rail Trail Bridge would bring $816,000 in increased visitor spending, according to High Peaks Alliance Executive Director Brent West.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
RSU 9 shifts middle school to remote learning amid COVID-19 surge
The shift to remote-learning mode comes at one of the toughest points in the COVID-19 pandemic for RSU 9 — and Franklin County as a whole.
Posted inSchools and Education
Mt. Blue Middle School goes remote this week
RSU 9 was ‘forced’ to make the move due to a staff shortage.