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NEW FRANKLIN — New Franklin Council is accepting applications from Ward 4 residents interested in serving the remainder of member Andrew Fetterman’s term through Dec. 31 following his announcement May 17 that he is stepping down immediately. Fetterman had previously announced his intention to not seek re-election in November, but he stated at the meeting:

NEW FRANKLIN — New Franklin City Council considered legislation to hire two additional full-time police officers Feb. 1. “This is something we have talked about for a while — a move to a more full-time staff,” said Council member Jim Cotts (Ward 1). “Probably in the fire department too — it is getting hard to

NEW FRANKLIN — The City of New Franklin will purchase seven or eight Lifepak automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be installed at city parks following Council’s approval Jan.18. Fire Chief Steve Leslie said the devices cost $2,139 each and are fully automated, meaning that the machine itself guides the person using it through the defibrillation

Agreements for trash hauling, prosecutorial services reached

Council also hears update on pickleball/tennis court project

Rate increase has city looking into less expensive alternatives

Mayor Paul Adamson said hikes are proactive measure to retain employees

New Franklin approves pay increases Carolynn Mostyn Suburbanite correspondent NEW FRANKLIN  City Council approved a request to increase pay for part-time firefighters/paramedics at the Dec. 2 meeting. Fire Chief Steve Leslie said that the current rate of $15.50 an hour is one of the lowest in the area. Council approved the increase to $18 per hour. The raise is an effort to attract and keep part-time firefighters. “At this point we are at critical levels with our part-time personnel," Lesli...