Safe Voices, a non-profit organization that shelters and supports victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking and exploitation, opened a freshly renovated shelter in Farmington.
Franklin Journal
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
RSU 9 hears good news all around
Regional School Unit 9 board of directors heard many different good news stories on Tuesday, March 28, which made for a positive atmosphere in light of recent events.
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Farmington Town Report dedicated to Jane Woodman
Jane Woodman has been described as being the “image of community generosity.”
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Farmington approves cable franchise transfer, new taxicab service
Spectrum Northeast LLC is in the process of purchasing Bee Line Inc. and under the town’s existing franchise agreement Selectmen must approve any change of ownership.
Posted inSchools and Education
RSU 9 updates school policy on bomb threats
Regional School Unit 9 updated several policies regarding procedures for an active bomb threat.
Posted inLocal Government
Contracts with Farmington approved in Industry
Voters expressed concerns with not knowing all the details for the fire service contract.
Posted inCommunity
Longfellow Writer’s Workshop returns with a new twist
Longfellow Writer’s Workshop returns to UMF this year in the form of the Longfellow Young Writers Camp, which will be a week long camp for young writers to learn to hone their craft.
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RSU 9 gets a visit from R2-Blue2
Richard Wilde of Foster Career and Technical Education Center appeared before the board and he brought with him the Blue Crew FIRST Robotics Competition team 6153 mascot, R2-Blue2.
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Director of adult education in Farmington to retire in June
Nancy Allen, the director of adult education within Regional School Unit 9, is set to retire from her position after 18 years in the role.
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Wilton faces 15% increase in sewer rates
The Wilton selectboard voted to increase the town’s sewer rates to account for the sharp increase in budget spending due to new regulations for the disposal of sludge potentially contaminated with PFAS.