Wilton considering rise in sewer, water rates due to ‘forever chemicals’ costs

The rate increases would be due, in part, to legislation requiring municipalities to dispose of wastewater sludge differently.

Packs for Progress backpack program welcomes applications

Wilton Blueberry Festival to be held this weekend

For the first time, the annual Wilton Blueberry Festival, to be held Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, has been planned by an official town committee and a new events coordinator.

Farmington-based school district board hears updates on teacher evaluations

The teacher-evaluations committee has worked on revisions to the process in the last year, with a focus on prioritizing improvement and facilitating the overall evaluation process.

Franklin County commissioner changes mind, signs warrant to pay grant funds

The checks were mailed out Monday to seven educational, economic development and social service programs.

UWTVA fights food insecurity in Greater Franklin County

More than 11% of people in Franklin County struggle with food insecurity, or reliable access to healthy food. United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has begun launching programs to close that hunger gap.

Survey on substance use disorder, harm reduction services launched

The Healthy Community Coalition of the Greater Franklin County Area is conducting a survey to gauge the community's understanding of the substance use disorder crisis and harm reduction services.

Farmington area schools superintendent and board address director’s political comment

A new member of Regional School Unit 9's board of directors recently made a comment praising the Supreme Court's decision on abortion rights during the board's 'Good News Stories' meeting segment.

Wilton hires new code enforcement officer

The Select Board also established an oversight committee for the new veterans memorial to be built at Lakeview Cemetery.

RSU 9 board hears updates on special services

Of special interest to the board, RSU 9 is establishing a Unified Basketball program to bring together students with and without disabilities and "collaborative" games of basketball.