FARMINGTON — A Freeman Township man has been hired as executive director of the Greater Franklin Development Council, according to a news release. Charlie Woodworth will take over the position on Sept. 4. He succeeds Alison Hagerstrom of Farmington who has led the organization for 15 years. Hagerstrom will retire Aug. 31. Most recently Woodworth […]
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Director of Greater Franklin Development Council retiring
FARMINGTON – Alison Hagerstrom will retire as executive director of the Greater Franklin Development Council on Aug. 31, ending 15 years at the helm. The Farmington resident has worked to support businesses and bring new ones to the area and highlight the features of greater Franklin County, including Livermore Falls. “I really enjoy this job,” she said. She made […]
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Tri-town region facing economic crossroads
LIVERMORE FALLS — Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls officials and residents met at Main-Land Development Consultants Monday to talk about how the Community Heart & Soul program could better their communities economically. “It’s a community-driven process that makes your community healthy and vibrant economically,” said Alison Hagerstrom, Executive Director of the Greater Franklin Development Council. Jane […]
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Wilton decides against retail strategy
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons has agreed with neighboring towns that now is not the right time to invest in a retail strategy. Farmington, Jay, Livermore Falls and Wilton were asked to collaborate on a retail development contract with Texas-based Buxton Co. to help attract retailers to the area. What happens in one town helps […]
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Farmington moving ahead with retail strategy if two other towns join
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday to tentatively move forward with a retail recruitment strategy if three of the four towns considering it also commit to the proposal. A representative from a Texas-based customer analytic company, Buxton Group, met with town officials from Farmington, Jay, Livermore Falls and Wilton in October. The […]
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Franklin County awards $17,111 in scholarships
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Monday to approve three scholarships for employment skills training totaling $17,111. The money will come from the tax-increment financing agreement with TransCanada Maine Wind Development Inc. related to Kibby Wind Power. The TIF agreement targets specific areas in the unorganized territory of Franklin County. The county has $55,107 in […]
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Greater Franklin Development Council tasked to help entrepreneurs, businesses grow
FARMINGTON — Charged with a task that takes time to accomplish, the Greater Franklin Development Council continues its efforts to help businesses flourish. Established in 1998, the non-profit organization’s purpose is to create jobs through business retention and expansion and to attract business and entrepreneurs, Alison Hagerstrom, executive director, said. The work is going well […]
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Franklin County Commissioners review budget, restore funding for two organizations
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Commissioners restored funding Tuesday for two programs, Western Maine Community Action and Greater Franklin Development Corp., during their final review of the county budget for 2015-16. The Franklin County Budget Advisory Budget Committee approved the budget last week. Commissioners made three recommendations for changes Tuesday without approving the budget. Now the committee will […]
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Prepping buildings to lease/sell topic of Wilton Economic Forum
WILTON — The second Wilton Economic Forum, hosted by the town and the Greater Franklin Development Corp., will focus on business property owners with building or office space to lease or sell. A breakfast session is planned from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Wilton. This second […]