Medical chopper training in Wilton
Members of the Wilton Community Emergency Response Team, Wilton police and fire departments, and Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps execute a training exercise with the Yale New Haven Hospital SkyHealth...
View ArticleBallet Etudes Nutcracker
Ballet Etudes Nutcracker Wilton dancers, in front from left, Charlotte Stapkowski and Megan Case, and in back, Alexandra Fordsman, Grace McKessy, Nicole Case, Meryl Kaduboski, Grace Stapkowski, and...
View ArticleFood pantry needs volunteers
Dan Riley unpacks a delivery to the Wilton Interfaith Food Pantry. Those 55 or older who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience, are asked to consider spending a few hours a month at the...
View ArticleLetter: A smooth Election Day thanks to many
To the Editors: Wilton saw a turnout of almost 39% at this year’s municipal election. Beautiful weather and energetic candidates drew almost 4,400 voters to cast ballots, support bake sales and food...
View ArticleLetter: Selectmen need to approve bids
To the Editors: (This letter, to the Board of Selectmen (current and future) is reprinted here at the author’s request.) The most recent editions of our local papers (Bulletin and Villager) did a good...
View ArticleEmergency email list is 10 years old
It is not too frequently used, but the Wilton Urgent Notification Email Service is there when it’s needed. This month marks the 10th anniversary of the service, which was proposed in late 2004 by then...
View ArticleCatch a train to the holiday season
Bob Bucci works on a part for a new layout in this year’s Great Trains exhibition at the Wilton Historical Society. Two trains roll along multi-level reversing loops. — Jeannette Ross photo Christmas...
View ArticleDickens returns with A Christmas Carol
Gerald Dickens, who bears a striking resemblance to his ancestor, Charles Dickens, will present his great-great-grandfather’s A Christmas Carol Nov. 27 at the Clune Center. One of the Christmas...
View ArticleBlue Star Bazaar holiday events
Wilton woman and children’s boutique Blue Star Bazaar recently announced a number of charitable special events for the holidays. On Shop Small Saturday, to take place Nov. 28 from 10 to 6, refreshments...
View ArticleLetter: An excellent campaign for first selectman
Lynne Vanderslice and Deborah McFadden To the Editors: As a 50-year resident of Wilton, I would like to thank our two candidates for first selectman for giving Wilton the best local election for this...
View ArticleNew Lions
New Lions Leo Spinelli, owner of Uncle Leo’s Not Just Coffee and Donuts on Main Street in Georgetown, and Susan (Susy) Murtha, are the newest members of the Georgetown Lions Club. She works at Uncle...
View ArticleThanksgiving fun on the farm
Before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner, the community is invited to visit Ambler Farm for some fresh air and to watch the Pumpkin Warrior trebuchet launch pumpkins — not being used for pie — down...
View ArticleDelivering the goods
Stop & Shop in Wilton, 5 River Road. — Loopnet.com photo The staff of Inspirica shows off a cake recently delivered on short notice by Wilton Stop & Shop. Wiltonian Mary Aly, communication...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Wilton?
Here’s what’s happening in town today, Nov. 26: Today is Thanksgiving. Click here to find out what’s open and closed today. For more things to do, check the Wilton Bulletin Board. The post What’s...
View ArticlePolice increase enforcement of seat belt laws
Fresh off their Nov. 9-22 crackdown on distracted driving, Wilton Police, between Nov. 20 and 30, will be ticketing all who drive unbuckled. According to a press release, officers will be patrolling...
View ArticleMillstone Farm turkeys
(Millstone Farm photo) Millstone Farm turkeys Since its inception 10 years ago, Millstone Farm in Wilton has raised presold grass-fed heritage breed turkeys during the Thanksgiving season. Unlike...
View ArticleEditorial: Give thanks
There has been considerable talk lately about the need to rein in taxes, and be choosy about what the town spends its money on. But there are many benefits our community receives at no little or no...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Wilton?
Wilton Library’s Holiday Book Sale offers books, CDs and other treasures for all age groups. — Kendra Baker photo Here’s what’s happening in town today, Nov. 27: • Holiday Book Sale at Wilton Library,...
View ArticleAmbler greens sale
Volunteers help unload trees for Ambler Farm’s annual Greens Sale last year. — Bryan Haeffle photo Ambler Farm’s annual greens sale has become a Wilton tradition. For sale will be fraser and balsam...
View ArticleGoddard School anniversary event
Goddard School anniversary event On Nov. 14, Wilton’s Goddard School celebrated its one-year anniversary with special events for staff, students, their families and prospective enrollees. Musician...
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