Franklin Journal
Wilton select board hears more concerns over Magrath Rd.
Wilton select board heard more concerns on Tuesday, Jan. 3, over Magrath Rd., among other roads, that are closed to winter maintenance. The select board also moves forward with a new computer-aided dispatch and record-keeping system for county emergency services.
WMCA contending with long wait list, lack of contractors
Western Maine Community Action Housing Director Bill Crandall has made some serious strides with his program, but still sees room for improvement in the number of vendors and contractors available to them.
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.
Sears Hometown Store in Farmington is closing
A liquidation company is handling the sales prices on all remaining inventory.
Farmington board confirms new staff hires
Farmington has hired Allison “Alli” Brochu as the new assessor while Susan Murphy started Wednesday as the town clerk/human resources director.
Wilton Parks and Rec Director to step back, reduce hours.
Wilton Parks and Recreations Director Frank Donald will be stepping back from full time to part time, reducing hours as he transitions into potential retirement.
Franklin Memorial Hospital hopes for an early end to flu season
With flu season beginning earlier than usual, Franklin Memorial Hospital Chief Medical Officer Ross Isacke hopes this could mean an early end for the influx of flu and RSV patients.
Farmington board asked to support county funding of organizations
For several years commissioners have not funded five community service organizations operating in Franklin County and Farmington Selectmen were encouraged to recommend a return to county funding for them.
Chesterville fish passage study underway
Last month Senators Collins and King announced federal funding for Atlantic Salmon habitat restoration projects, one of which is a fish passage feasibility study at the Chesterville Wildlife Management Area Dam on Little Norridgewock Stream.