Two selectman seats and two positions on the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors will be elected at the March 28 Annual Town Meeting.
Franklin Journal
Tom Saviello considering run for governor
Saviello, a Wilton selectperson and prominent opponent of the NECEC corridor, expects to make his decision sometime in February.
Farmington businesses temporarily close for COVID-19 safety precautions
The closures raise discussions about the efficacy of masking policies among businesses in town amid a peak of COVID-19 cases in Franklin County.
Farmington sends one marijuana ordinance change to voters
Selectmen will consider a request to increase the number of marijuana facilities in Farmington when they conduct a planned review of the ordinance.
Farmington hires accounting firm for treasurer duties
Treasurer LucyAnn Cook resigned earlier this month and only one person, who wasn’t qualified, applied.
Farmington board discusses bridge, ARPA funds
No commitments were made on financial support for the Rail Trail Bridge or how to use American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Beal University to establish Wilton campus to address Franklin County nursing shortage
Beal University will train students to become registered nurses.
Farmington to observe Pearl Harbor Day
Participants will gather in the Farmington Park and Ride before the noon ceremony.
Farmington board approves several expenditures
Two new computers for police cruisers, contracting with Bangor Savings Bank for payroll processing, and a new survey on hi-speed internet availability were approved.
Emery Community Arts Center hosts exhibit, meetings on mass-incarceration reform and prisoner-advocacy
UMF is hosting a series of Franklin County community action meetings on restorative justice with local law enforcement, organizations, leaders and other state prisoner advocacy and reentry organizations.