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PUBLIC NOTICE
FRANKLIN COUNTY UNORGANIZED TERRITORY ENTERPRISE
AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
2026 ROUND OF TIF APPLICATION PROCESS OPEN
The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District was established in 2008 and provides public assistance to the Kibby Wind Power Project and created an economic development plan for the UTs in Franklin County. A portion of the funds obtained from this district are put towards two funding programs: grants for projects in the UTs and a revolving loan fund. In addition, the TIF funds scholarships for college students who reside in the UT.
Organizations with projects that are located in the Unorganized Townships are encouraged to apply for funding. Applications for Letters of Intent are being accepted until May 8, 2026 and can be downloaded at www.greaterfranklin.org. For further information please contact the TIF administrators (207) 778-6614.
Pursuant to 36 M.R.S. § 844, the County Commissioners will meet with the Petitioner and Respondent on June 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to hear the Petitioner’s appeal. The hearing is open to the public and will take place at Franklin County Office, 120 County Way, Farmington, Maine.
Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the Commissioners meeting shall also be given by mailing by certified mail an attested copy of the petition and this Notice thereon, to the Petitioners Michael Canney and June Locklin and Respondent Town of Phillips, so that they may appear on the above at date be heard if they think proper.
Dated at Farmington, Maine this 6th day of May 2026.
2026 Commissioners’ Meetings and Holidays
