Decked deck
According to police, around 2 in the morning on Feb. 28, a teenage motorist crashed his car into a Wilton resident’s front porch, causing “substantial” damage. Police said the teen was driving east on...
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Wilton boys hoop team upset in state opener
Coming off a loss in the conference semifinals, the Wilton boys basketball team was hoping to make a deep run in the state tournament. That didn’t happen. Lyman Hall, the 22nd seed, traveled to Wilton...
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What’s happening in Wilton?
Orem’s Diner, 167 Danbury Road. — Kendra Baker photo Here’s what’s happening in town today, March 8: • Cider Mill PTA Meeting at 9:15, Cider Mill School. • SAHW Men’s Breakfast at Orem’s Diner at 9. •...
View ArticleGiving back a raise
Though she recommended they not, Wilton’s selectmen voted at their board meeting on Dec. 7 to increase First Selectman Lynne Vanderslice’s salary by 2.5%. This brought annual compensation for the...
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Warrior Words: How to play the waiting game
Christian Lovallo Ahh, granite, it’s that common igneous light-colored rock composed of quartz, feldspar, mica and other minerals. I’m sure geologists and rock lovers everywhere are proud to say that...
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Women’s advocate will speak at Wilton Kiwanis meeting
Patricia Russo Patricia Russo, executive director of the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University, will be the guest speaker at the next Kiwanis Club luncheon on Wednesday, March 9, at noon, at...
View ArticleProgram helps families understand mental illness
Family and friends of those with mental illness will have an opportunity to learn support and coping skills in a free 11-week course that meets Monday evenings, 6:30 to 9, beginning March 14, at...
View ArticleTaste of Wilton returning
The Wilton Chamber of Commerce’s ninth annual Taste of Wilton tasting event is scheduled for April 4 at the Wilton Historical Society. For restaurants, catering companies, wine and liquor distributors,...
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Vanderslice: Opportunities
Lynne Vanderslice A resident recently contacted me to express concerns about rumors of a longtime Wilton business closing. She wondered who was responsible and what the town would stand to gain if the...
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What’s happening in Wilton?
Joe Alampi instructs a tai chi class at the Wilton Senior Center on Wednesday, Feb. 25, to a group of about 20 seniors. — Kendra Baker photo Here’s what’s happening in town today, March 9: • Sewing...
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Students raise $40K through Reading Rocks!
Miller-Driscoll second graders dressed like rockstars on Jan. 22, as part of the annual Reading Rocks! program. At nearly 70%, first graders had the school’s highest percentage of participants this...
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Youth wrestling: Jake Sommer wins state title
Jake Sommer with Wilton Youth Wrestling coach Greg Morris after winning the state championship on Feb. 28. Wilton Youth Wrestling, now in its sixth season, had a very successful Connecticut State...
View ArticleAttend or be arrested
Before Wilton had its own charter, it was governed in some ways by a certain set of special acts, handed down by the state of Connecticut in 1915. One of the acts required the town of Wilton to create...
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Real Estate Sales: Feb. 19-25, 2016
89 Rivergate Drive The following land transfer was recorded in the office of Town Clerk Lori Kaback from Feb. 19 to Feb. 25, 2016. 89 Rivergate Drive: Mary D. Zieman to William E. Zieman, $300,000....
View ArticleLetter: Good news on artificial turf
To the Editors: I was glad to see that Wilton Parks and Recreation has finally decided to replace the existing artificial turf at the Fujitani Field with a more sensible alternative to the existing...
View ArticlePolice awards at Trackside
The Wilton Police Departments Awards Ceremony will take place Monday, March 14, 6 p.m., at Trackside Teen Center on Station Road. The community is invited. A new award will be instituted this year —...
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What’s happening in Wilton?
Here’s what’s happening in town today, March 10: • Enhance Fitness at Wilton Senior Center, from 9 to 10. • Yoga at Wilton Senior Center, from 10 to 11. • Parent Connection: Managing the College...
View ArticleLibrary Lines: March 10
Photography abounds The Wilton Arts Council Focus ’16 Photography Exhibition reception is set for Friday, March 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The juried show highlights photographers from around the region...
View ArticleSenior Center News: March 10
Tax relief You may receive benefits under Wilton’s tax relief program for elderly or disabled homeowners if: You were at least 65 years of age or over as of Dec. 31, 2015, or your spouse was; or you...
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Reading with Officer MacLean
Reading with Officer MacLean In celebration of Read Across America, Wilton Police Officer Diane MacLean read Bartholomew and the Oobleck to fourth graders at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in...
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