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.
Franklin Journal
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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.
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Bell honored, Hardy named Farmington’s interim fire chief
Hardy has been with the department since 1997.
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Vacationland Fun is theme of 45th Chester Greenwood Day
A new category has been added to the parade judging, while some contests are being held virtually again this year.
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Farmington woman and her decades-long British pen pal have never met
Linda Smith began writing while in Scouts and has never missed sending cards for birthdays and other holidays for the last 60 years.
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Wilton Select Board brainstorms on spending ARPA funds
The board suggested spending some of the $418,000 it will receive from ARPA on funding for broadband, pay raises/bonuses for front-line workers like police, firefighters and grocery-store workers, or funding for stay-at-home parents unable to work because they can’t afford childcare services.
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Farmington considers new payroll program
Town treasurer LucyAnn Cook said the program could save her about eight hours a week and the town $8,817 annually.
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Volunteers, donations needed for free Christmas dinner
The 3C Society will be offering a free take-out style dinner from 12-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, at the Harnden Masonic Lodge in Wilton.
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Homelessness tiny-house initiative calls for sponsors
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is hosting a “Raise the Roof!” fundraiser concert Saturday, Nov. 13, to fund a tiny-home initiative that will provide homeless youth with affordable, comfortable housing.
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Veterans Day events planned in Farmington, Wilton
Veterans will be recognized Thursday, Nov. 11, with programs that morning in Farmington and later in Wilton.