FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen voted to pursue a contract with John E. O’Donnell and Associates for assessing services beginning Jan. 1. Following an executive session Monday to review the four firms who responded, Selectmen Josh Bell, Stephan Bunker, Andy Buckland and Michael Fogg chose O’Donnell, Town Manager Richard Davis said. Chairman Ryan Morgan […]
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Natural gas line delayed; road work also delayed in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A proposed natural gas line from Jay to Farmington and Livermore Falls has been delayed, Town Manager Richard Davis told the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. “The latest news from Summit Natural Gas is that they will not be coming until at least 2016,” he said. A more detailed time frame for the […]
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Board approves lunch wagon permit, discusses assessing options
FARMINGTON — A new lunch wagon will soon grace the sidewalk in front of Mooseville on Main Street. Following a public hearing Tuesday, the Board of Selectmen approved a lunch wagon permit for Corey Ellis, Mooseville’s owner. Ellis intends to sell hot dogs, hamburgers, lobster rolls and specials from a 4-foot wide, 6-foot long lunch […]
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Board seeks new location for community banner posts
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen would like to find a new home for the community banner poles located at the corner of Farmington Falls Road and High Street. The two poles, which hold up to three banners, are used by local groups to announce events to drivers entering Farmington on Route 2. While planning […]
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Fogg takes selectmen seat in Farmington by 25 votes
FARMINGTON — By 25 votes, townspeople elected Michael J. Fogg on Tuesday to serve on the Board of Selectmen. Fogg earned 323 votes over Matthew Smith, who garnered 298 votes, Town Clerk Leanne Pinkham reported after the polls closed. The special election was held Tuesday to fill a seat on the board held by Andrew Hufnagel, […]
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South Portland diner to get reality show makeover
SOUTH PORTLAND — A Food Network reality TV series is coming to Ocean Street next month to try to reinvigorate the aging Uncle Andy’s Diner. On June 9, “ Restaurant: Impossible” host Robert Irvine and crew will take over the 60-year-old diner from owners Dennis and Tina Fogg for a 36-hour, $10,000 marathon restaurant rescue […]