Commissioners also approved a request from the Farmington Downtown Association to decorate the pine tree at county Courthouse.
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Photo: Franklin County emergency operations building progressing in Farmington
The roof on one side of the building is nearly complete and construction crews were working on the other side on Monday on County Way.
Franklin County accepts low bid of $698,798 from Hallowell company to build infirmary at jail
The county has $418,000 in federal funding to use and plans to look for other revenue sources to determine where the rest will come from.
Franklin County opts to buy new bridge for $1 million to go over Orbeton Stream in Madrid Township
The meeting dates for Commission meetings have also changed for the remainder of October, beginning of November.
Franklin County tables action on policy to prohibit pets in the workplace
Assistant District Attorney James Andrews said he understood the policy but asked for an exception for a dog to be in the DA’s Office to help a traumatized victim or witness, especially a child, testify during trial.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office recognized with Safe Driving Award for 2023
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office tied for first place; Oxford County Sheriff’s Office was third among counties.
Two seek election to represent Franklin County Commission District 3 and District 4
Eight residents are vying for five seats on the Franklin County Commission.
Two Farmington residents seek to represent Franklin County Commission District 2
This is the second in a four-part series on eight people running for five new commission districts.
Farmington, Wilton men seek Franklin County District 1 commissioner’s seat
Eight Franklin County residents are seeking election to represent residents in five new districts. This is the first of a four-part series.
Franklin County delays action on policy that would limit public access to certain areas in county government offices
The county already has signs up indicating ’employees only’ beyond a certain line but there is no policy in writing to enforce the limitations.