Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns about how the Franklin County Commissioners are dividing up the county budget between the towns and unorganized territories, as well as how services are being allocated across the county.
Franklin County commissioners
Veteran Franklin County commissioner Clyde Barker dies
Clyde Barker died Sunday. He resigned June 2 as he struggled with critical congestive heart failure. He served as commissioner for nearly 12 years.
Franklin County to buy new body, dashboard cameras for Sheriff’s Office
A new cruiser purchase was also approved by commissioners.
Franklin County commissioners prioritize projects for ARPA money
Commissioners approved up to $500,000 for a countywide communications system on Tuesday.
Franklin County approves going out to bid for police package SUV for the jail
The Sheriff’s Office included $51,000 in the jail budget for a transport vehicle but it will take a minimum of a year to get one.
Two Franklin County commissioners refuse to sign warrant to pay nonprofit organizations
The is the third time money budgeted for social service agencies has not been disbursed.
Franklin County tables request for new dispatch system, approves $20,000 in federal funds for Farmington Grange
Commissioners also approved $107,497 from the American Recovery Plan Act to do upgrades at the county courthouse.
Franklin County commissioners set interest rate for delinquent taxes
Commissioners also hired employees for the jail, communications center and Sheriff’s Office.
Franklin County advisory panel approves $7.7 million budget
The spending plan for 2022-23 now goes to county commissioners on June 14.
Freeman Township man named interim Franklin County commissioner
Robert “Bob” Carlton was chosen by Gov. Janet Mills.