RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen fielded a variety of questions and comments from residents Thursday evening about the municipal budget vote in October. It will be the fourth vote on budget articles since June, when all 12 money articles totaling $7.5 million were rejected. Reduced amounts were presented to voters in July and eight […]
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Public hearing on budget scheduled for Thursday
RUMFORD — Residents will have yet another chance to share their thoughts on the upcoming budget vote at a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday at Rumford Falls Auditorium. The public hearing will precede the 7 p.m. selectmen meeting. It’s the fourth public hearing in several months to discuss the budget vote. Voters in June […]
Second public hearing on Franklin County jail is Tuesday
FARMINGTON — The Board of Corrections will hold a second public hearing Tuesday on a request to change the Franklin County jail back to a full-service operation. It was converted to a 72-hour holding facility on July 1, 2009, when the state consolidated county jails into one system. The board will deliberate and make a […]
Selectmen schedule dates for budget public hearing, vote
RUMFORD — A municipal budget hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, followed by a budget vote Tuesday, Oct. 8. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall for residents to decide on eight budget proposals. The Board of Selectmen set the dates and times at […]
Jay to hold hearing on proposed $5.2 million budget
JAY — Selectpersons will hold a public hearing Monday, March 14, on a proposed $5.27 million municipal budget for 2016-17. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the library at Spruce Mountain High School. It will be followed by a regular Board of Selectpersons meeting. The proposed spending plan is $368,434 less than the […]