An assessing firm is needed to complete work prior to determining the tax commitment and sending out the tax bills, interim Town Manager Cornell Knight told Selectmen Tuesday night, May 23.
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UMF students to go to Japan
University of Maine Farmington will be sending 12 first year students to Japan in late July as part of the First Year Fusion program.
Fundraiser May 20 for Chesterville playground
Unexpected costs mean more money is needed for installation of the new playground.
Farmington Public Works expenses approved, programs discussed
Purchase of a plow truck and two other vehicles was approved by Farmington Selectmen Tuesday, April 25.
Farmington-based school board discusses student clothing on Second Amendment
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors engaged in a tense discussion regarding wearing clothes that advocate the Second Amendment.
Farmington board rejects grant for EV charging station downtown
The Downtown TIF Committee unanimously voted that EV charging stations not be installed in the municipal parking lot that can be entered from Main Street or Broadway.
RSU 9 praises its transportation department
Regional School Unit 9 board of directors, along with Director of Transportation and Custodial Services Richard Joseph Jr., gave significant praise on Tuesday, April 11, to their staff for enduring staffing shortages, keeping expenses low and maintaining all routes for students.
Cascade Brook School holds first family night since pre-COVID 19
Cascade Brook School Principal Dr. Nichole Goodspeed shared good news with the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on Tuesday, April 11, as the school held its first parent/family night since before COVID 19.
Wilton winter farmers market closes, will re-open outdoors May 27
Wilton farmers market, which was open this winter twice monthly in the First Congregational Church will reopen May 27 in McGillicuddy Park on Main Street. The market will be open every Saturday.
Learn to garden with Greater Franklin County Food Council
Greater Franklin County Food Council will be hosting a 21 week program with Stone Soup Gardens where new and experienced gardeners can learn from a master gardener and build friendships.