The Kingfield Select Board discussed concerns about speeding on Riverside Street, with residents calling for more enforcement and safety measures, while the board emphasized the need for law enforcement involvement over town-led initiatives
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Kingfield Select Board delays culvert plan after cost estimate increases
The Kingfield Select Board decided to delay fixing the culvert on Lander Steam until next year, following concerns about downsizing and budget constraints discussed during their Sept. 17 meeting.
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Phillips-based school district supports hiring school resource officer
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office presents information on hiring and cost of an officer.
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Kingfield Select Board delays culvert fix on Lander Stream
The Kingfield Select Board decided to delay fixing the culvert on Lander Steam until next year, following concerns about downsizing and budget constraints discussed during their Sept. 17 meeting.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield board explores school funding burden amid rising costs
The Kingfield Select Board is considering a review of the school cost-sharing formula after discussions with Maine Department of Education’s Paula Gravelle revealed the town’s significant financial burden under the current EPS funding model.
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Kingfield Harvest Festival to feature music, food, events for kids
KINGFIELD — The 10th annual Harvest Festival, hosted and organized by Maine Mountain Children’s House, is set for 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Mountain Village Farm B&B, 164 Main St. The fundraiser welcomes people from across the region for an afternoon of live music, fresh food, and children-focused activities and events. Proceeds will […]
Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield Select Board moves forward with coffee shop proposal
The Kingfield Select Board is considering Whitney Rhodes’ proposal to open a coffee shop, but concerns over the town’s wastewater system have delayed approval pending further engineering assessments.
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Kingfield board sets 2024-25 tax rate at $19.25
The Kingfield Board of Selectmen set the 2024-25 tax rate at 19.25 mills, primarily driven by increased school district costs, while utilizing $300,000 from surplus funds to mitigate the impact on taxpayers.
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Phillips-area schools in northern Franklin County go into lockdown; no evidence of threat found
Rumors of a threat circulated on Snapchat. The lockdown at four MSAD 58 schools lasted less than an hour, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
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Kingfield Select Board discusses key updates, legal matters and community concerns
The Kingfield Select Board meeting Aug. 5 covered updates on ongoing projects, legal reviews, and community concerns, including the use of ARPA funds for generators, and the need for fair representation on town committees.