WILTON — The town has been selected to receive a $1,000 matching grant by participating in the community development program Making Headway in Your Community. The program is a joint effort of GrowSmart Maine and the Maine Downtown Center at the Maine Development Foundation. The selection recognizes the town’s efforts to develop and improve the […]
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Absentee ballots available Thursday in Jay
JAY – The last day to get an absentee ballot to vote on the municipal and Regional School Unit 73 budgets and elections is Thursday, April 21, unless people have a special circumstance. The ballots are available at the Town Office.
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Franklin County approves proposed budgets for jail, Sheriff’s Office
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to approve a proposed $1.89 million spending plan for the county jail for 2016-17. They also unanimously approved the proposed $1.59 million budget for the Sheriff’s Office. The entire county budget will be subject to review and approval by the Budget Advisory Committee once commissioners establish their […]
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Livermore Falls dealing with dog waste left on sidewalks, streets
LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents have been complaining about people not picking up their dog’s waste, Town Manager Kristal Flagg said at Tuesday’s selectmen meeting. “We’ve had complaints on the bike path, the recreation field, private property,” she said. Selectmen also noted that dog feces are being left behind on streets and sidewalks in town. Board of […]
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Livermore sand/salt shed to go out to bid
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons on Tuesday decided to hold an informational meeting on the proposed sand/salt shed in early June. Interim Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said there wouldn’t be time to have a special town meeting to vote on the project before the annual town meeting June 15. A separate warrant will be needed for the […]
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Livermore expects to name new administrative assistant at May 2 meeting
LIVERMORE — Board of Selectpersons Chairman Peter Castonguay said Tuesday that he expects the board to decide on a new administrative assistant at the May 2 meeting. The position was vacated when Carrie Castonguay accepted a position as manager for the town of Belgrade. Four applications for the position were opened April 4 selectpersons meeting. One […]
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Franklin County cuts $18,000 from economic development group’s request
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to reduce the Greater Franklin Development Corp.’s program grant request by $18,000 to $42,000 for 2016-17. That amount is the same as the group received last year. Commissioner Gary McGrane of Jay said he intends to leave the decision up to the county Budget Advisory Committee. Commissioners began […]
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Wilton candidates sought, personnel changes made
WILTON — There are 10 days left to file nomination papers for two seats on the Board of Selectpersons, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the board Tuesday. No one has filed papers yet, she said. Nomination papers are available for two selectpersons and one Regional School Unit 9 director. The terms of Selectpersons Tiffany Maiuri and Scott […]
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Five candidates seek two Jay selectperson positions
JAY — Five candidates are running for two selectperson positions during the annual town meeting referendum from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the Community Building. Joyce Badeau, Keith Cornelio and Daniel Finley are seeking election to one, two-year second selectperson seat. Barbara Cook and Judy Diaz are vying for one, three-year […]
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Franklin County to begin budget review
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners will begin reviewing budget requests for 2016-17 Tuesday, April 19, and Wednesday, April 20, at the courthouse. Discussion is scheduled to begin at noon Tuesday and at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Scheduled for Tuesday’s review are SeniorsPlus, Greater Franklin Development Council, Adult Basic Education, Franklin County Children’s Task Force and Androscoggin […]