Franklin Journal
RSU 9 praises its transportation department
Regional School Unit 9 board of directors, along with Director of Transportation and Custodial Services Richard Joseph Jr., gave significant praise on Tuesday, April 11, to their staff for enduring staffing shortages, keeping expenses low and maintaining all routes for students.
Farmington signs fire service agreement with Industry, hires office staff
At the annual Town Meeting, Industry voters approved a one-year contract to have Farmington Fire Rescue Department provide oversight and fire emergency response.
Wilton winter farmers market closes, will re-open outdoors May 27
Wilton farmers market, which was open this winter twice monthly in the First Congregational Church will reopen May 27 in McGillicuddy Park on Main Street. The market will be open every Saturday.
Canna Cabana in Farmington is expanding
The medical marijuana facility at 184 Farmington Falls Road is adding more edibles and expanding into a smoke shop.
Wilton moves forward with Community Resilience Partnership
The Wilton Select Board voted to continue with their enrollment in the Community Resilience Partnership on Tuesday, April 4, with a list of projects they hope to receive grant money to complete.
Learn to garden with Greater Franklin County Food Council
Greater Franklin County Food Council will be hosting a 21 week program with Stone Soup Gardens where new and experienced gardeners can learn from a master gardener and build friendships.
Safe Voices unveils new shelter in Farmington
Safe Voices, a non-profit organization that shelters and supports victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking and exploitation, opened a freshly renovated shelter in Farmington.
Wilton forms committee to plan a neighborhood watch group
The Wilton Select Board voted Tuesday, April 4, to form a committee to lay out the necessary groundwork for a neighborhood watch group, something Select Board member Mike Wells feels is desperately needed.