Waterville area police reports for July 3, 2018.
Franklin County
Morning Sentinel June 28 police log
Waterville area police reports for June 28, 2018.
Franklin County sets 2018-2019 tax commitment
In other business Tuesday, county commissioners took no action after a discussion of NorthStar Ambulance’s use of county emergency dispatch.
Morning Sentinel June 25 police log
Waterville area police reports for June 25, 2018.
Franklin commissioners to consider ambulance fee
NorthStar Ambulance doesn’t pay to use county dispatch services, but some Franklin County commissioners said that should change because the ambulance service doesn’t pay taxes to support the dispatch center.
Bay State man sentenced to 4 years for burning bulldozer in Sandy River Plantation
Michael Stanley pleaded guilty to Franklin County arson prior to sentencing.
Franklin County Commissioner Clyde Barker wins primary
Barker’s opponent in the Republican primary said Thursday he conceded the race although official results haven’t been announced.
Franklin County budget goes back to budget committee
County commissioners voted to change spending for the communications department, while there was little discussion over program grants, which in the past have been controversial.
Franklin County committee approves $6.56 million budget
Discussion Thursday night included debate over funding for social services, with one budget committee member proposing to withhold pay for commissioners if they don’t sign warrants to pay nonprofit groups.
Franklin County commissioners split on more cuts to social services
As members of the budget committee and county commissioners prepare to vote on decreases in funding, some say programs run by nonprofit organizations are actually saving the county money in the long run.