Colors of autumn
Orange and yellow leaves near a barn at Weir Farm. Yellow hues at Ambler Farm. Kent Pond reflects the colorful autumn colors of the leaves. Warm autumn colors decorate Weir Farm. Yellow leaves line...
View ArticleMarion Filley’s Closing Comments: September 2015
Marion Filley The third quarter ended with a touch of good news, but overall continuing downward trends. The good news was the larger number of sales (if only by a single house) over last year—and...
View ArticleCaroline House marks 20 years with help of Wilton sisters
From left, Instructor Sister Justine Nutz SSND, graduate Maria Gonzales, Caroline House Executive Director, Sister Peg Regan SSND and Instructor Sister Kate Whalen SSND gather to celebrate this recent...
View ArticleAARP fraud protection forum
Wilton state Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143) and Rep. Fred Wilms (R-142) will host an AARP Fraud Protection Forum on Monday, Oct. 26, from 10:30 to noon, at the Norwalk Senior Center, 11 Allen Road,...
View ArticleWarrior Words: Even on your own, you are not alone*
It’s a Thursday night, and while I should be studying for my AP Bio test on eukaryotic cells, I am standing with my friend in Central Park, waiting for the lights to dim. We chat and giggle with...
View ArticleLetter: Fostering greater transparency
To the Editors: Most of the Wilton citizens running for public office avow that their main concern is to rein in taxes. Yet, many of them have been on various town boards and have participated in...
View ArticleFitness fights breast cancer
The new owners of Anytime Fitness at 84 Danbury Road are planning a fall fitness fundraiser for Norwalk Hospital’s Smilow Family Breast Health Center on Saturday, Oct. 24. A healthy breakfast will be...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Wilton?
Eight-year-old Lucie Prior and her sister, Ruby, 5, read ‘Show Dog’ to ROAR therapy dog Bailey on Saturday at Wilton Library. — Bryan Haeffele photo Here’s what’s happening in town today, Oct. 24: •...
View ArticleSelectmen candidates Monday
The Wilton League of Women Voters and Wilton Library Association will co-sponsor a debate among the candidates for the Board of Selectmen, on Monday, Oct. 26, 7 to 8:15 p.m., in the Brubeck Room of the...
View ArticleReal Estate Sales: Oct. 9-15
55 Ryders Lane The following land transfers were recorded in the office of Town Clerk Lori Kaback from Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, 2015. 55 Ryders Lane: Michael L. Greer Jr. and Gena L. Greer to Melissa B....
View ArticleFree mental health screenings at the Y
The Southwest Regional Mental Health Board will be performing free mental health screenings at the Riverbrook Regional YMCA on Monday, Oct. 26, from 9 to 12:30, and online. As part of its “Wellness...
View ArticleNew DAR members
New DAR members At its first meet of the season, the Drum Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution swore in four new members from Ridgefield and Wilton. From left, are Elizabeth Walsh,...
View ArticleJohn Dexter Picozzi, 1961-2015
John Dexter (J.D.) Picozzi of Stratford, CT. passed away on October 20, 2015 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. John was born in Boston, MA. on January 9, 1961. He was the loving son...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Wilton?
Angelo Ziang. — Kate Lemmon photo Here’s what’s happening in town today, Oct. 25: • Yard Sale at 15 E Meadow Road, from 9 to noon. • Kiwanis Pumpkin Pick-Up at Wilton Historical Society, from 9 to 5....
View ArticleMusic on the Hill calls for singers
Music on the Hill invites singers to join the Festival Chorus for a Dec. 11 Sounds of the Season concert in conjunction with the Jubilate Ringers handbell choir. This popular concert is a traditional...
View ArticleEndorsements: Kaelin, Vanderslice, McFadden, Kalamarides, Bray
Fiscally responsible It is my pleasure to endorse Michael Kaelin for the Wilton Board of Selectman. Michael has been an upstanding Wilton citizen for 22 years. He’s an experienced attorney and a leader...
View ArticleBankwell collecting children’s books
(TeacherPop.org photo) Through Oct. 31, Bankwell in Wilton will be collecting new or gently used children’s books for preschool through eighth-grade reading levels in partnership with Kids Helping...
View ArticleNAMI offers support for parents
As school gets into full swing, the academic and social stresses can get to be too much, and result in behavioral changes. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Child and Adolescent Network...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Wilton?
Jodi Colella Here’s what’s happening in town today, Oct. 26: • Photo Book Workshop at Wilton Senior Center, from 10 to 11. • Line Dance Fusion at Wilton Senior Center, from 10:30 to 11:30. • Movie at...
View ArticleCandidate Statement: Michael Kaelin
Michael Kaelin Michael Kaelin, Republican, Selectman I ask for your vote for the Board of Selectmen because we need to do things differently to maintain our quality of life in Wilton. We cannot...
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