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Local governments slightly increased their spending on lobbyists last year. A report State Auditor Rebecca Otto issued Monday showed local governments paid $8.2 million to lobby state officials, up 0...
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Nominate homes for preservation award now

May is Historic Preservation Month and the Farmington Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is pleased to announce its annual “Farmington Heritage Preservation Award.”

March 05, 2013

Farmington EDA will offer scholarships for seniors

Quite a few new members joined the Rambling River Center when it moved to its current location on Oak Street, but quite a few others ended their memberships. A scholarship program approved by the Farmington Economic Development Authority Monday may help some of those folks come back to the Rambling River Center.

By Michelle Leonard , March 01, 2013

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Economic development: Farmington works to keep businesses in town

Since word of mouth is often one of the best advertising tools, the city of Farmington wants to make sure current business owners have lots of good things to say.

By Michelle Leonard , February 28, 2013

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Farmington council starts laying out goals

Sometimes, you just have to get it all out on the table, and that’s what the Farmington City Council has been doing this month. Over the course of two workshops, council members have brought a number of items they see as concerns or areas for improvement as part of a goal-setting process for Farmington’s future. The first session was held Feb. 11, the second Feb. 25.

By Michelle Leonard , February 28, 2013

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Economic development: Block grants may draw business

While the Farmington Economic Development Authority has been working its way through a new Business Subsidy Policy, a few funding options already exist to bring business to town.

By Michelle Leonard , February 21, 2013

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Economic development: City of Farmington will consider subsidies

The old saying “put your money where your mouth is” might be part of the key to bringing new businesses to Farmington. City officials have talked for years about the need to bring new commercial and industrial businesses to town, but no real plan exists to financially entice those businesses to Farmington. That is, until now.

By Michelle Leonard , February 21, 2013

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Open to Business offers resources to bring new business to Farmington

Laurie Crow knows the excitement and the apprehension of opening a new business on her own. She’s a two-time business owner herself, and she’s got plenty of insight to share through her new role with Open to Business.

By Michelle Leonard , February 14, 2013

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Economic development: City of Farmington makes plans to draw in business

Bringing new business into the community is often easier said than done, but a renewed commitment by the city of Farmington may make that process a little easier.

By Michelle Leonard , February 14, 2013

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Economic development: Farmington’s groundwork started in 2012

The city of Farmington is kicking off a new economic development plan this month, one that hopefully will bring new commercial and industrial business to the community.

By Michelle Leonard , February 07, 2013

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Business growth in Farmington a priority in 2013

Business growth in Farmington a priority in 2013 Economic development is a phrase everyone says, everyone hears and everyone wants. But there’s been little consensus in Farmington about how to make economic development a reality.

By Michelle Leonard , February 07, 2013

Chicken issue comes home to roost in Farmington

Chicken issue comes home to roost in Farmington Chickens may be allowed on residential lots after all, thanks to the efforts of a group of teenage 4Hers. At the very least, the teens have convinced the Farmington City Council to take another look at an ordinance originally proposed in 2011.

By Michelle Leonard , February 07, 2013

Backyard chickens back on Farmingotn council agenda

It’s been over a year since the Farmington City Council last talked about allowing residents to keep chicken coops in their yards, but the topic is coming up again at Monday’s meeting.

By Michelle Leonard , February 01, 2013

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Planning will wait for Farmington’s largest park

Planning will wait for Farmington’s largest park The city of Farmington will hold off on planning its largest park, but that doesn’t mean the park will be built if the opportunity presents itself. At their Jan. 22 meeting, Farmington City Council members decided to wait on a master plan that would have combined three park areas under one large park development – the Jim Bell Park and Preserve.

By Michelle Leonard , January 31, 2013

Farmington new-home construction shows signs of life

Farmington new-home construction shows signs of life Looking ahead at 2013, Farmington building official Ken Lewis is cautiously optimistic about what he sees in the city’s new-construction future. With six plan reviews in progress since the beginning of the year, Lewis thinks new construction might just continue to rise this year.

By Michelle Leonard , January 24, 2013

Fields set for 2013 township elections

Once again, Empire township’s elections should bring little surprise the morning after. But Castle Rock and Eureka? Well, that might be something different.

By Michelle Leonard , January 20, 2013

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