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  May 17, 2023

  Franklin County panel approves policies for vehicle use

  County commissioners and the Sheriff's Office reached a compromise over county cruiser use.

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  April 25, 2023

  Detention center contending with staffing issues, lack of infirmary

  Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. and Jail Administrator Major Douglas Blauvelt spoke with the Franklin County Budget Advisory Board about increases to their budget to combat issues with staffing and medical resources.

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  March 29, 2023

  Franklin County budget panel to tackle proposed $8.9 million budget Monday

  The Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the County Courthouse to elect chairperson and review budget procedures.

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  February 17, 2023

  Massachusetts man accused of hitting girlfriend with handgun, pointing gun at others at Wilton residence

  Khaliel F. Chatman, 19, of Brockton, Massachusetts, was arrested on felony charges of domestic violence aggravated assault and domestic violence terrorizing with a dangerous weapon.

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  January 5, 2023
  

  Elder Check programs continues to thrive

  Franklin County Sheriff’s Department still continues it's Elder Check program, in which they make regular visits to Franklin County citizens over the age of 70 who live alone and do not have immediate family to check in on them.

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  January 3, 2023

  Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to get two new hybrid cruisers

  Commissioners also elected Commission Chairman Terry Brann of Wilton to serve as chairman for the fifth time. It was settled by a coin toss, followed by vote.

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  December 30, 2022

  Smithfield man arrested in Farmington on drug, other charges

  Zacheriah Adams was taken into custody Wednesday on several charges. Several people previously accused him of taking thousands of dollars from them to perform home repair work before disappearing, but the charges are not related to those accusations.

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  November 25, 2022
  

  Multi-vehicle, other crashes in New Sharon on Friday due to freezing rain

  Several people from the accident were transported to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.

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  November 16, 2022

  Season’s first plowable snow leads to numerous crashes in Franklin County

  No serious injuries were reported among the handful of accidents reported by the sheriff's department following Wednesday's snowstorm.

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  October 25, 2022

  Greater Franklin County school staff, law enforcement to work together to prevent school violence

  The Franklin County Sheriff's Office receives nearly a $350,000 school safety grant with help from law enforcement agencies, school representatives.

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