Town meetings in Somerset County in full swing as residents approve municipal budgets

Several annual town meetings were held Saturday despite the snowstorm that swept through the region, including in Anson, Cornville, Embden and Solon.

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St. Albans residents pass $1.5 million budget, vote in new selectman

St. Albans residents approved a $1.5 million budget and approved all but two of 48 articles on the Town Meeting warrant. Voters also elected a new selectman and reelected a school board director.

Weld voters turn out despite storm, change where money to be taken from

Budget Committee had recommended $902 remaining in the Bicentennial Account be used to help lower tax commitment, but voters wanted to keep that money where it is.

Congressional representatives discuss aid for towns affected by Jay mill closure

The former Livermore Falls High School is owned by a nonprofit and does not meet codes.

Farmington moves forward with hiring manager

Ads set for this month; Interviews planned for April.

A tie and incumbents retain seats in Weld elections

Lisa Miller is elected to three-year seat on the Board of Selectpersons; Debbie Smith, Russell Banton and Linda Healey retain their positions.

New Sharon election Friday, town meeting Saturday

New Sharon will be holding an election on Friday, Mar. 3, with the town meeting occurring, Saturday, Mar. 4.

Pittsfield police chief settles into new role, and shows aptitude for recruiting

After taking the reins in December, police Chief Vicente Morris has the chronically understaffed Pittsfield Police Department at full force with seven full-time officers. He's now turning his attention to community policing programs he wants to roll out.

Wilton select board approves new water, sewer budget

Wilton select board approved their new water and sewer budget for 2023 on Tuesday, Feb 21, with little wiggle room for new tools and the potential for a steep increase in sewer rates.