Select Board
Welcome to the Farmington Select Board
The Town of Farmington has a Town Meeting - Select Board - Town Manager form of government which works to set policy and strategic direction in the best interests of the municipality as a whole. Select Board meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, with occasional variations due to holidays. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 153 Farmington Falls Road, in the Downstairs Meeting Room located on the lower floor.
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Phone: (207) 446-7383 |
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Term: 2024 Phone: (207) 491-2743 |
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Term: 2026 Phone: (207) 778-3936
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Term: 2025 Phone: (207) 491-9389 |
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Richard M. Morton - Serving as a Farmington Selectman is a special privilege. I was Judge of Probate for Franklin County for 36 years and practiced law in Farmington for over four decades. After graduating from Farmington High School in 1966, I went on to Dartmouth College, Boston University Law School, and five years as an Army Judge Advocate. My wife, Joyce Smith Morton, and I live in my boyhood home in Fairbanks. We have four children, between us, and seven grandchildren. Town Government has always been an interest of mine, and I have great respect for the Selectmen and Selectwomen who have served our community. I look forward to working for Farmington and its citizens, and I urge folks to contact me with any questions or concerns. Term: 2026 Phone: (207) 441-7292
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Joshua H. Bell, Chairman - I was born and raised right here in Farmington. My beautiful wife, Alicia, and I are happy that we are able to raise our three little boys here in the town we love. I come from a family that has always been involved in the Town in some form or another. I am honored that you, the residents of Farmington, have elected me to serve you. I will strive to make Farmington a place where you can live safely, have a good job, and build a future for the next generations. Please feel free to contact me at any time.
Matthew W. Smith, Vice Chairman - I was born and raised in Farmington. I graduated from Mt. Blue High School in 1988 and enlisted in the Navy for four years, and served until 1992. We have one son, Tim, who recently welcomed a baby boy. I have been a self-employed logger since my discharge from the Navy. I had the honor of coaching baseball for approximately 16 years. I have served on various Boards and Committees, including the Budget Committee and as an alternate member of the Planning Board. I am honored to have been chosen to represent the citizens of Farmington and my door is always open. Please feel free to contact me as I will always listen to any concerns, and I look forward to the challenge ahead. 
Dennis E. O'Neil, Secretary - I appreciate the opportunity to serve the town as a Selectman. Unlike the other current Selectmen, I am from away, but my lovely and talented wife is a Rangeley girl. We have six children, 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren so far. We chose to move here in 2005 and are very happy that we did. We have both been involved in many local, civic, charitable, church and town organizations and committees since arriving. The community has accepted and embraced us as we have embraced it. I have a background in residential construction and municipal service, among other things. I believe I can add value to the Board and contribute to the growth and stability of this very special place.
Byron T. Staples - I was born and raised here in Farmington, graduation from Mt. Blue High School class of 2006. From there I went to Maine Maritime Academy and became a merchant marine where I shipped out for 10 years. I am now around town full-time and look forward to serving this community to the best of my ability. Please feel free to call or email me anytime, your input and suggestions are greatly valued and appreciated.