Mt. Blue Middle School, others share benchmark scores

Franklin Journal

Published
January 12, 2023

Mt. Blue Middle School, others share benchmark scores

Mt. Blue Middle School, along with Academy Hill, shared the results of their fall benchmark scores with the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors, and set their focus on improvement. Laura Columbia, Director of Curriculum, also shared updates on their strategic planning.
Published
January 5, 2023

Farmington board discusses aging system in fire station

Updating the current diesel exhaust capture system, installed in 1998 would cost $24,090 while a new filtration system that would cover all vehicles in the fire station would cost $31,040.
Published
January 5, 2023

Wilton select board hears more concerns over Magrath Rd.

Wilton select board heard more concerns on Tuesday, Jan. 3, over Magrath Rd., among other roads, that are closed to winter maintenance. The select board also moves forward with a new computer-aided dispatch and record-keeping system for county emergency services.
Published
December 15, 2022

RSU 9 superintendent updates PFAS levels in school well water

Superintendent Christian Elkington provides the board, as well as students and parents/caregivers, the test result of PFAS levels in the well water at Cape Cod Hill School, as well as hear administrative reports from Foster Career and Technical Education center and transportation.
Published
December 8, 2022

Wilton select board hear complaint on ATV access road

The recently established ATV access road has already caused issues with some residents. Also, Wilton select board move forward on their partnership with AVCOG over potential grant programs.

Published
December 8, 2022

UMF hosts banned book performance

Featuring lines and dialogue from books that have been banned over the years for many different reasons, honor students at UMF gave a performance that was also their final project for a class on banned books.
Published
December 3, 2022

Chester Greenwood Day warms crowd despite the rain

In spite of weather conditions, the celebration of the inventor of earmuffs went off without a hitch as hundreds flocked to downtown Farmington.
Published
November 24, 2022

Farmington Grange plans new program, continues others

The Wednesday Workers and Warm Ups will provide help for sewing and craft projects while offering a warm place for the community to gather this winter.
Published
November 22, 2022

More students fed in RSU 9 schools

Director of Food Services Andrew Hutchins cites costs for fresh produce.
Published
November 17, 2022

Wilton Select Board approves staggered water rate increases

On Nov. 15, the select board voted to approve a staggered water rate increase and discontinue the police recruitment bonus.