The approved $39.99 million budget is $100,703 lower than what was initially proposed. The annual budget meeting, to be held May 24, will offer voters the opportunity to approve spending items for a final referendum vote June 14.
Franklin County Maine
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Town Manager Rhonda Irish announces retirement
Irish’s last day will be August 10, a few days after the 2022 Wilton Blueberry Festival.
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Farmington-based district board sends $39.99 million school budget to warrant
The Regional School Unit 9 spending plan will be decided by voters May 24.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Wilton Select Board acts on proposed zoning amendments
The board sent two of four articles to the 2022 Town Meeting warrant articles that would amend Wilton’s zoning ordinance.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Farmington picks up over 800 pounds trash on Earth Day
Over 100 people gathered in front of The Pierce House to pick up garbage around downtown Farmington for the town’s 9th Annual Earth Day Cleanup.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
United Way to celebrate Mother’s Day with flower fundraiser
Through May 2 people can purchase a spring bouquet for a mother, grandmother, or special someone.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Read-a-thon to be held in Farmington for mobile kids’ library
The fundraiser will directly support Backroad Books – a mobile library Twice Sold Tales owner Amber Stone is building to bring a library and free children’s books to the rural areas of Franklin County with “book deserts.”
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton sends budget to warrant for 2022 Town Meeting
Wilton Select Board is recommending a $2.45 million budget – a $192,611 (8.5%) increase from the 2021-22 budget. The Finance Committee has recommended a $2.49 million budget – $226,212 (10%) more than this year.