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.
New Sharon voters reduce interest rate on unpaid property taxes
In elections Friday, Kevin Libby defeated Board of Selectmen Chairwoman Lorna Nichols, who had served three terms.
Kevin Libby elected to New Sharon select board
With a turnout of 116 voters, Kevin Libby takes the select board position over incumbent and Chairperson Lorna Nichols.
A tie and incumbents retain seats in Weld elections
Lisa Miller is elected to three-year seat on the Board of Selectpersons; Debbie Smith, Russell Banton and Linda Healey retain their positions.
Questions exist, but Industry/Farmington fire service agreement may be right direction
Industry voters will decide whether to approve a fire/rescue service agreement with Farmington at their annual Town Meeting Saturday afternoon, May 11.
Town of Weld holding local elections on Feb. 28, town meeting March 4
Several positions are uncontested, will be voted on from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the town office/post office complex.
Wilton moving forward with Community Resilience Partnership
The Wilton select board received a visit from Zach Gosselin of the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, who established the next steps for partnership in the program.
Input wanted on Farmington composting expansion
Results of a survey will be used to guide planning decisions and help identify those interested in participating in a pilot drop-off program.
Farmington selectmen support fire service plan with Industry
Industry voters will consider the fire service agreement at their March 11 annual Town Meeting.