Selectmen approved a rate of $48 for a minimum of 500 cubic feet per quarter and $9.60 per 100 cubic feet thereafter, a 20.3% increase over last year’s rates of $39.90 for a minimum of 500 cubic feet per quarter and $7.98 per 100 cubic feet thereafter.
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Farmington voters approve more money for Public Works
Added to Public Works was $98,730, to allow two more new hires. Also, voters added $800 to administration and cut $8,280 from the library, the latter at the board president’s request.
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UMF guest lecturer speaks on tick-borne illnesses
Dr. Allison Gardner hosted a seminar on Monday, March 27, where she covered the rise in vector-borne illnesses and what that means for Maine with tick season on the horizon.
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RSU 9 hears good news all around
Regional School Unit 9 board of directors heard many different good news stories on Tuesday, March 28, which made for a positive atmosphere in light of recent events.
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Wilton hears update on affordable internet plans
Chris Lynch of Matrix Design Group appeared in a special workshop with the Wilton Select Board on Tuesday, March 28, to cover some changes to their initial grant application, including a price reduction.
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Bruce and Dianna Farnham retire from Mt. Blue State Park in Weld
Bruce Farnham became manager at Mt. Blue State Park in December 1987, his wife Dianna Farnham has worked wherever needed.
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Farmington Town Report dedicated to Jane Woodman
Jane Woodman has been described as being the “image of community generosity.”
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Farmington elections are March 27
In the municipal elections, held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Center, two seats on the Select Board and two directors for Regional School Unit 9 will be determined. Polls will close promptly to give time for ballots to be counted before clerks move to the annual Town Meeting which starts at 7 p.m. at Bjorn Auditorium on Mt. Blue Campus.
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Farmington Town Meeting Monday will decide Public Works staffing
Selectmen support a proposed budget for 2023 that adds a new foreman position under Public Works. The Budget Committee’s proposal includes three new staff members which would cost $98,730 more.