Franklin County leaders criticize Sugarloaf for not repaying $152,224 grant

SUN JOURNAL • June 3, 2026

Franklin County commissioners Tuesday criticized Sugarloaf Mountain Corp. for failing to repay the county $152,224 owed by the ski resort from a canceled project to replace Caribou Pond Dam. At issue is a grant awarded to Sugarloaf in 2020 to replace the Caribou Pond Dam in Mount Abram Township, an unorganized territory in northern Franklin County. It was aimed at improving Sugarloaf’s snowmaking ability and the environment for aquatic life and wildlife. However, the project was dropped after it was determined the cost was too great for the benefits received. Sugarloaf repaid Franklin County $69,547 of the total, leaving $152,224.