FARMINGTON — Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday to allow Meetinghouse Park to be used for a march supporting those affected by the shooting deaths at a Parkland, Fla., high school last month. Mt. Blue senior River Lisius is organizing March for Our Lives. She requested the closure of downtown streets March 24 for a march from […]
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Farmington board recommends reduced funding request for library
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 Tuesday to recommended $157,723 for the Farmington Public Library this year. Chairman Joshua Bell, Selectmen Matthew Smith and Michael Fogg approved the motion; Stephan Bunker and Andrew Buckland voted against it. Library Treasurer Richard Morton and library Director Maurie Stockford requested $187,094 in response to prior discussions […]
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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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Two vie for Farmington selectman’s seat
FARMINGTON — Two candidates seek election to the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. Matthew “Matt” Smith and Michael J. Fogg are on the ballot to fill the seat held by Andrew Hufnagel, who resigned in March. Voting takes place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 10 at the Community Center on Middle Street. Being […]