Farmington discusses road work, approves new vehicle purchases

FARMINGTON – Road work is expected to begin in Farmington in May. The select board awarded the paving contract to Pike Industries during the board meeting Tuesday night, opting not to put it out to bid due to availability, costs, and past issues with other smaller contractors not completing work. Public Works Director Phil Hutchins presented the board with two different cost-sharing program with the Maine Department of Transportation. In the past, the town has partnered with MDOT on the Municipal Partnership Initiative, which is a 50/50 cost share for road improvements between the state and the town, with aRead More