LIVERMORE FALLS — The Board of Selectmen is taking steps to combat a high number of foreclosures and people owing interest on personal property taxes. At Wednesday’s meeting, the board voted to waive interest on late payments of personal property taxes through the end of the 2017 fiscal year, if those owing interest paid their taxes […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners tabled action Tuesday on putting out a request for proposals for economic development services. They will take up the matter during budget deliberations. The Greater Franklin Development Council wanted commissioners to put out a request to get quotes. The council is interested in submitting a proposal. The council also hoped economic […]

JAY — There will be plenty of snow for the 5th Annual Spruce Mountain Sled-In on Saturday. The Public Works crew started stockpiling it for the sledding area in January. Storms this week have added more. The sled-in will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the French Falls Recreation Area off French Falls Lane […]

George Lowell of New Vineyard shovels snow Thursday in front of The Homestead Kitchen, Bar & Bakery on Broadway in downtown Farmington. Lowell helps several shops keep their entrances clear during storms. FARMINGTON — A wind-driven snowstorm Thursday reduced visibility and slicked roads in greater Franklin County. Schools, county and state offices, courts and some […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — Before repairs can be made on the Livermore Falls Fire Station, some junk inside must be removed, Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV told selectmen at their meeting Wednesday. Asbestos will be removed before anything else is done. Town Manager Kristal Flagg said Acadia Contractors of Turner is doing the work for $4,950. In […]

WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons requested more information Wednesday on why day-to-day operations at the Water Department are biting into the department’s reserve funds. The department used about $84,000 from reserves this year, nearly double the $45,000 from last year, Superintendent Justin Futia said. The cost of chemicals and declining revenues given as reasons. […]