LIVERMORE — On Nov. 10 an appeal regarding two controversial books will be presented during the Regional School Unit 73 Board of Directors meeting it was announced Thursday night, Oct. 27. Pamela Rangel of Jay said she, her husband and three other people put in a book challenge on Gender Queer: [A Memoir]. Frank Rangel, […]
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Wilton approves changes to general assistance funds
The changes are state-mandated increases to the maximum amount of financial assistance municipalities like Wilton can provide to applicants of the state’s general assistance program.
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Wilton discusses concerns with Franklin County budget request
Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns with the board about needing to file monetary requests for interlocal agreements with unorganized territories paid for by Franklin County. But Ellsworth said he’s hopeful there will be change in the way the Franklin County budget serves municipalities like Wilton.
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Wilton tax rate to stay the same
The Select Board voted to set the town’s mill rate at 19.40 per $1,000 in valuation with a $75,504 overlay.
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Wilton Select Board approves interlocal agreements
The board also discussed committees for the cemetery memorial and blueberry festival; updates to the town’s website.
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RSU 9 moves forward handling elevated lead levels in water fixtures
Remediation test results (following results of elevated levels at across Regional School Unit 9 in May) lay out plans for each school.
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Maine Local Living School teaches how to be in relationship with land
While visitors can learn about sustainability and self-sufficiency, founder Chris Knapp wishes most that people leave the Maine Local Living School in Temple with gratitude for connections, relationships and living beings of all kinds.
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Ag Day at Farmington Fair canceled
More than 1,000 students and chaperones had committed to attending, but only 10 presenters indicated they would be participating.
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Concerns raised over new Farmington park
Resident Nancy Porter expressed several concerns regarding Walton’s Mill Pond Park at the July 26 Selectmen meeting.
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Wilton Blueberry Festival to be held this weekend
For the first time, the annual Wilton Blueberry Festival, to be held Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, has been planned by an official town committee and a new events coordinator.