Industry voters will consider the fire service agreement at the March 11 annual Town Meeting; the county will be paid $24,339.19 for licensing and communication service upgrades.
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Franklin County commissioners authorize Opioid Advisory Committee
County Administrator Amy Bernard recommended a panel of up to nine members to help the county set up a process for screening projects for opioid settlements.
Franklin County changes meeting dates; accepts bid for interest on ARPA funds
The county will put $4 million into an account at Franklin Savings Bank and earn 3.5% on interest for four weeks. When the time is up, they could choose to renew.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to get two new hybrid cruisers
Commissioners also elected Commission Chairman Terry Brann of Wilton to serve as chairman for the fifth time. It was settled by a coin toss, followed by vote.
Farmington board asked to support county funding of organizations
For several years commissioners have not funded five community service organizations operating in Franklin County and Farmington Selectmen were encouraged to recommend a return to county funding for them.
Franklin County moves draft legislation forward to change voting process in the budget process
There is also draft legislation that would require the Maine Judicial Branch to help pay for supplies, cleaning, maintenance, heat and electricity at the courthouse.
Franklin County commissioners approve cruiser purchases, plan for jail infirmary
The commission also approved a plan for an infirmary at the jail.
Franklin County Commission hires employee for 3 positions
Tiffany Baker of Wilton takes roles of human resource director, deputy county administrator and deputy manager for unorganized territory.
Franklin County considering setting goals in new year
Commissioners are expected to start working on a plan, mission statement after Jan. 1.
Jay man hired to lead Franklin County Regional Communications Center
Brad Timberlake, 37, has 16 years of dispatch experience with 12 of those years in a supervisory capacity.