Retailers will be prohibited from selling some painted lead fishing tackle beginning Sept. 1, 2024, while users will be banned from casting such tackle into state waters beginning Sept. 1, 2026.
Franklin Journal
Posted inCommunity
Programs protect, new documentary promotes Wilson Lake
The courtesy boat inspection program prevents invasive water plants and other unwanted things from entering Wilson Lake while a new documentary will showcase the importance of the lake’s environmental impact, the economic significance it can have for the town and its cultural aspects.
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Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Rumford-based taxi service expands into Farmington
Mom’s Taxi, which is based in Rumford, is looking to fill a hole left by other services that have gone out of business.
Posted inCommunity
Vienna Historical Society’s annual play to return
After a three year absence, the Vienna Historical Society will be showcasing its acting and improv skills once again with the annual play which has been ongoing for almost 40 years.
Posted inLocal & State
Farmington approves Fire Rescue requests
Selectmen approved putting out bids to get pricing to replace the department’s Ford F-150 which has significant rust damage and mechanical issues, will not pass
inspection without significant repairs.
Posted inSchools and Education
RSU 9 names new chairperson
Director Gwen Doak of Wilton will also be replacing Debbie Smith of Weld as vice chair following the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors vote on Tuesday, July 11.
Posted inCommunity
Farmington History Society to host soirée
To match the grant received in May, Farmington Historical Society will be hosting another sun porch soiree, set for Saturday, July 29, at 6 p.m.
Posted inLocal & State
Wilton community shares concern of losing turnaround
The Wilton Select Board heard the concerns of residents as a public access way located in downtown was blocked off by cones several weeks ago.
Posted inBusiness
License renewals approved for two Farmington businesses
A renewal for Legend Asian Restaurant, also known as Jade Palace was tabled pending a public hearing and the need for additional information.
Posted inUncategorized
Farmington will now process plumbing inspection fees
Checks for plumbing inspection fees had previously been made out to Licensed Plumbing Inspector Andrew Marble.