The proposed $6.82 million budget goes to a hearing June 29.
Franklin County commissioners
Franklin County awards $161,781 in grants for economic development projects
The money will come from a tax-increment financing agreement with Helix Generation LLC’s wind energy facility.
Franklin County Courthouse to reopen for business June 11
The courthouse was closed to the public in mid March because of COVID-19. The commissioners office will only be open four days a week and by appointment only.
Franklin County enters agreement with corrections officers to feed inmates
The jail kitchen is short-staffed so cooks are premaking weekend meals.
Franklin County commissioners propose $6.83 million budget
Of that amount, $4.58 million is for county government and $2.25 million for the jail.
Franklin County commissioners add 1% pay hike for nonunion employees
The only one who won’t get the increase is Judge of Probate Margot Joly.
Commissioners vote no on referendum to add districts
The Legislature passed a law to allow five, but voters must give their consent.
Franklin County puts bid process in place for unorganized territory roads
Commissioners also agreed to increase the annual wage for Road Agent Jerry Haines of Avon.
Franklin County tables dispatch contingency plan until needed
Commissioners deny hazard pay request from national union for corrections officers.
Franklin County board tables dispatch shelter-in-place plan
Commissioners Charles Webster of Farmington and Chairman Terry Brann were concerned about men and women dispatchers sleeping in the same area.