Jennifer Bjorn and her husband, John Moore, are making improvements to the landmark on Front Street in Farmington.
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Farmington board tables decision on Front Street project
FARMINGTON — Selectmen approved two items Tuesday night but tabled another regarding the Front Street improvement project. Board Chairman Joshua Bell and Selectmen Stephan Bunker, Michael Fogg and Matthew Smith approved increasing the height of the retaining wall that runs from lower Broadway to near the Thai Smile & Sushi Restaurant at 168 Front St. Town […]
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Front Street reopens in Farmington
Front Street in Farmington reopened at the end of the day Wednesday following the replacement of a large culvert and new drainage system. The road was closed to through traffic since late August. It was expected to be closed the month of September, but weather and the paving schedule delayed the opening. Businesses could be […]
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Culvert replaced in Farmington
Workers from Ranger Contracting of Fairfield install a large culvert and new drainage system on Front Street in Farmington on Thursday. It goes together like Legos in three tiers, gradually narrowing at the top with a bridge deck that will be 64 feet long, foreman Caleb Moody, left, said. The overall project will include new […]
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Front Street section to be temporarily closed, reduced to one lane in September
FARMINGTON — The south end of Front Street will be closed beginning Saturday, with the closure continuing through September so a large culvert can be replaced. Traffic moving north or south on Front Street will be detoured over Depot Street, next to Farmington Farmer’s Union and University of Maine at Farmington’s South Hall, during the […]
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Front Street drainage project nears start
FARMINGTON — Work on the new Front Street drainage system is expected to begin around the middle of May, Town Manager Richard Davis said. “It’s been a long road, but I think it’s safe to say that the town is pleased to finally get going on this important project,” he said. Davis told the Board […]
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Farmington ordinance changes restrict parking on Front Street
FARMINGTON — Selectmen voted Tuesday to amend the town’s Traffic Ordinance to limit parking at three lots owned by Franklin Savings Bank on Front Street, Town Manager Richard Davis said Wednesday. The vote followed a public hearing. One change restricts public use of two lots on the west side of Front Street. The west side […]
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Farmington prepares for Pumpkin Festival on Front Street
FARMINGTON — The third annual Farmington Pumpkin Festival promises to be even bigger this year. The festival, held on historic Front Street, will offer a variety of activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. “This is a great family event with a lot of new shows,” Tammy Parsons of Divine Inspirations said. […]
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Farmington’s Front Street closed Monday for paving
FARMINGTON — Front Street will be closed for paving Monday, Sept. 8, Town Manager Richard Davis said. Only local traffic will be allowed on the street. Some preparatory work will take place late Friday and early Saturday morning. Temporary “no parking” signs will be posted Sunday so no vehicles may park there on Monday morning.