All budget articles passed.
Franklin Journal
Farmington holds off on program for part-time firefighters
Length of Service Award Program [LOSAP] is a state and federal retirement program for part-time firefighters that municipalities may contribute to.
Chesterville voters to approve decreased budget
For some departments and accounts the Budget Committee and Select Board are recommending different numbers.
Dina Walker retains seat on Weld Select Board
In the Weld municipal elections Tuesday, there was only one contested race.
Some events canceled for Farmington’s Fire and Ice Festival on Saturday
Lack of snow forced cancellation of some events planned for the Farmington Fire and Ice Festival Saturday.
No contested races in Chesterville elections March 15
One Select Board candidate recently withdrew, Town Clerk Melissa “Missy” Letarte said.
Weld voters to consider bridge replacement, moratorium Saturday
In addition to budget decisions, voters will consider replacement of a bridge on Temple Road, a moratorium on solar and large commercial structures, and a food sovereignty ordinance.
New Sharon citizens discuss Charter/Spectrum, town funds
The town of New Sharon met on Saturday, March 2, to swear in new town officers and vote on 29 articles including an article on a franchise agreement with Spectrum/Charter, which was amended.
Franklin County to have 98% broadband coverage by summer
Charlie Woodworth of the Franklin County Broadband Initiative told the Wilton Select Board on Tuesday, March 5, joint investments in broadband are “coming to fruition.”