EDITORIALS
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Editorial: Governments should be transparent
There are two stories in this week’s edition of the Independent that relate to the sharing of information. In one, about the online access the city of Farmington has provided to old city council agendas and meeting minutes, the flow of information to the public is nearly overwhelming.February 23, 2012
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Editorial: Fire truck purchase is the right move
The Farmington City Council finds itself in a difficult position. At a time when budget cuts have become a fact of life, the city also sees a pressing need for a new fire truck.February 16, 2012
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Editorial: Message helps keep teen drivers safe
It’s not easy being a new driver these days. It’s always been difficult to get comfortable behind the wheel while learning the rules of the road, but between cell phones and text messages, Facebook and Twitter the modern world presents more potential distractions than ever before. When you’re still getting comfortable with the responsibilities and challenges of driving, those distractions can be dangerous.February 09, 2012
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Editorial: Development will be a big job
The city of Farmington is in a difficult spot when it comes to its budget. It finds itself with a $370,000 hole to fill next year, and not a lot of easy ways to fill it. The city took one step toward making needed cuts this week when it eliminated the position of economic development specialist.February 02, 2012
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Editorial: Liquor stores provide valuable funding
In the span of a week, the city of Farmington has progressed from a discussion about whether to relocate one of its liquor stores to a much bigger-picture examination of whether it should be in the liquor business in the first place.January 26, 2012
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Editorial: Firefighters are important to Farmington
Last week the Farmington Fire Department held its annual year-end banquet. Among other things, the department recognized its firefighter and Explorer of the Year. You’ll find more information about both of those individuals on the front page of this issue of the Independent.January 19, 2012
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Editorial: Losing license center is unfortunate
Finally, after more than a year of trying, it appears the city of Farmington is setting aside its dreams of a license center and deputy registrar’s office in city hall.January 12, 2012
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Editorial: No shortage of news in Farmington
It might be tempting when you live in a city like Farmington to think nothing newsworthy ever happens. It’s a quiet city. A nice suburb. Right? If you’re talking about sheer volume of breaking news, that may be true. But Farmington hardly lacks for interesting activity.January 05, 2012
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Editorial: City has big decisions ahead in 2012
The city of Farmington has a lot on its plate for the year ahead. That much is clear from the priorities identified on this week’s front page by mayor Todd Larson and city administrator David McKnight.December 29, 2011
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Editorial: Inverted classrooms a good experiment
There is an interesting experiment taking shape in the Farmington School District, and it could ultimately reshape ideas of what constitutes school work and what should be considered homework.December 22, 2011
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Editorial: Language options are important in Farmington schools
There was a lot of support among Farmington School Board members Monday night for continuing to offer students at least three world language options. It’s a position we enthusiastically support. In a global society, knowledge of foreign languages and foreign cultures will be increasingly important.December 15, 2011
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Editorial: Seniors accomplished a lot
The members of Farmington’s Rambling River Center have done something pretty remarkable over the past three years. Since 2009, the group has raised close to $80,000 as part of an agreement they made when the center moved to an expanded space in the former Farmington city hall.December 08, 2011
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Editorial: Another year, another budget mess
Around this time last year we criticized the Farmington City Council for what we considered indecisiveness in the creation of its budget. Council members reversed themselves multiple times on some big decisions before finally reaching a conclusion.December 01, 2011
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Editorial: Thank you for reading
The Independent reaches our readers a day early this week, thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday. Perhaps you’re reading this surrounded by friends and family, having just finished a big meal and taken time to think about the things in your life that mean the most to you.November 23, 2011
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Editorial: Turkey Bingo is a valuable event
The Farmington Fire Department’s annual Turkey Bingo is a remarkable event. It’s three hours of people crammed side-by-side into nearly every available space the department’s downtown fire station has to offer. It’s an old-fashioned community event where kids in stocking caps sit down the table from someone with a brightly-colored mohawk.November 17, 2011
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