Franklin
News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
Jay to hold hearing, set sewer rate
JAY — Selectpersons will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Town Office before setting the sewer rate for 2016-17. The rate will go into effect July 1. The minimum sewer-user fee is currently $250 for up to 3,200 cubic feet of water. Any amount that exceeds 3,200 feet costs […]
Farmington driver charged after hitting parked car
FARMINGTON — Police said a driver faces charges after hitting a parked car on High Street on Wednesday night. Ashley Gleason, 18, of South Portland was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after crashing into the vehicle just before midnight, police said. A resident parked his 2013 Subaru Legacy off the side […]
Wilton hires new code enforcement officer
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons approved hiring Adam Cote of Temple as code enforcement officer. Cote, who grew up in Wilton, does not have state certification but neither did other candidates, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the board Tuesday. Code Enforcement Officer Roger Williams announced plans to retire in June. He also works for […]
Livermore Falls Fire Station cost to top $1M
LIVERMORE FALLS — The costs of an architect’s options for fixing structural problems at the Fire Station range from $1.09 million to $1.49 million. Despite the expense, residents, firefighters and town officials alike agreed at Tuesday’s selectmen meeting that it has to be repaired and time is of the essence. Fire Chief Ed Hastings said […]
Tri-Town Ministerial Food Cupboard is moving
JAY — The Tri-Town Ministerial Food Cupboard is moving to a new home. After more than 20 years at the Eaton Memorial Methodist Church in Livermore Falls, it will serve Jay, Livermore Falls and Livermore from the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jay. Beginning Tuesday, May 3, the Food Cupboard will be open for regular […]
Livermore could change positions from elected to appointed
LIVERMORE — Voters at the June 15 town meeting will be asked whether they want to change the town clerk and treasurer positions from elected to appointed, Selectperson Megan Dion said Wednesday. At a board meeting Monday night, citizen Brenda Merrill submitted two petitions asking that the questions be added to the town meeting warrant. […]
RSU 9 sets budget votes for June 1 and June 14
FARMINGTON — Voters in the 10 towns that make up Regional School Unit 9 will have their chance to vote on a proposed $32.97 million school budget and a $404,034 adult education budget June 1. The districtwide meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Mt. Blue Campus on Seamon Road in Farmington. It will be […]
CMP addresses plans for East Wilton substation
WILTON — Central Maine Power is assessing property on Main Street for a potential substation, town officials learned this week. Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday that CMP representatives say a substation in East Wilton is needed to upgrade the one off Temple Road. Irish and board Chairwoman Tiffany Maiuri met […]
Four candidates seek Wilton seat
WILTON — Four residents have filed nomination papers for a selectperson’s seat, Town Clerk Diane Dunham said. Seeking election to Scott Taylor’s seat on the Board of Selectpersons are Ruth Cushman, Irving Faunce, David Leavitt and Betty Shibles, Dunham said. All four gathered at least 25 signatures for nomination and filed papers by the deadline […]