Farmington picks up over 800 pounds trash on Earth Day

Over 100 people gathered in front of The Pierce House to pick up garbage around downtown Farmington for the town’s 9th Annual Earth Day Cleanup.

Photos: Gone fishin’

Correction

A story in the Friday, April 15, edition of the Franklin Journal should have stated the Regional School Unit 9 Annual Budget Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 24. We apologize for the reporting error.

Read-a-thon to be held in Farmington for mobile kids’ library

The fundraiser will directly support Backroad Books – a mobile library Twice Sold Tales owner Amber Stone is building to bring a library and free children’s books to the rural areas of Franklin County with “book deserts.”

Wilton sends budget to warrant for 2022 Town Meeting

Wilton Select Board is recommending a $2.45 million budget – a $192,611 (8.5%) increase from the 2021-22 budget. The Finance Committee has recommended a $2.49 million budget – $226,212 (10%) more than this year.

RSU 9 sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

There are 31 cases across the district, including 20 at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington.

United Way fosters Youth Leadership Council at RSU 9

United Way is funding a Youth Leadership Council to help students address needs across the community and learn about the “power of philanthropy.”

Farmington-based school district proposes $40.1 million budget for 22-23

Taxpayers in the 10 towns would pay a total of $185,879 more than this year.

Regional School Unit 9 sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

There are 31 cases across the district, including 20 at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington.

The numbers behind RSU 9’s proposed $40.1 million budget

The break down of RSU 9’s proposed $40.1 million budget is as follows: • Regular instruction: $11.46 million, a 2.68% increase. • Special instruction: $7.59 million, a 5.3% increase. • Career and Technical Education: $3.00 million, a 76% increase. • Student-support services: $3.04 million, a 3.3% increase. • Other instruction (co- and extra-curricular programs): $524,331, […]