Commissioners sign letter for federal delegation, opposing National Wildlife Refuge proposal

FARMINGTON – The Franklin County Commissioners voted, two to one, to sign a letter opposing the proposed National Wildlife Refuge. This letter will be sent to the Federal Delegation, Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Representative Jared Golden. Previously, the commissioners voted to oppose the National Wildlife Refuge proposal with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Commissioner Terry Brann abstained in that vote, stating that he wasn’t sure this was an issue for the county to become involved in. During the meeting on Tuesday, July 18, the commissioners reviewed a letter confirming that vote and the opposition ofRead More