183 Ridgefield Road house demolished
Allison Sanders for Wilton Historical Society photos The house at 183 Ridgefield Road, known in town as the ‘Schlichting House,’ was demolished today, March 23. In late August, Dave Schlichting, who...
View ArticleChamber choir offers ‘Warnings, Wisdom and Wit’
Members of Ensemble Companio live in all parts of the northeastern United States. They will perform in Wilton on April 3. The chamber choir Ensemble Companio will perform Sunday, April 3, at 2 p.m.,...
View ArticleQuit smoking at Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk Hospital is offering a free smoking cessation program beginning Thursday, April 14, in the third-floor respiratory classroom in the Section of Pulmonary Medicine at the hospital. The program...
View ArticleWilton’s women
Wilton’s women The Junior Leadership Program of the Wilton Woman’s Club encouraged girls in grades 5 through 7 to delve into Wilton’s history and create a presentation that celebrates women in the...
View ArticleDUI stop yields narcotics
A Wilton man was arrested March 19 for DUI and the illegal possession of prescription narcotics. Officers stopped Brendan Burba, 28, of 200 Deer Run, for swerving and running a stop sign at the...
View ArticleWilton Sen. Toni Boucher: What a difference a day makes!
Boucher March 22nd, former chief of staff to Gov. Malloy and current Board of Regents president, Mark E. Ojakian, stated, “I have consistently said I am not going balance the state’s financial burden...
View ArticleFidelco volunteer orientation on April 2
A Fidelco puppy poses in front of the Wilton welcome sign on Fairfield County Giving Day, March 10. The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation will hold its first-ever Wilton-based volunteer orientation at its...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Wilton?
Wilton High School Principal Robert O’Donnell welcomes seniors at last year’s Senior Appreciation Day. — Kendra Baker photo Here’s what’s happening in town today, March 24: • Enhance Fitness at Wilton...
View ArticleSenior Center News: March 24
Center for Exceptional Care This innovative healthcare facility, designed to promote health and wellness within our communities as well as to serve as the new headquarters of RVNA, will open with a...
View ArticleLibrary Lines: March 24
Brubecks play the Brubeck Room The Brothers Brubeck — Darius, Chris and Dan — will be joined by Dave O’Higgins for a Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room — Brubecks Play Brubeck concert on...
View ArticleLooking out for spring
Magnolia Warbler. — Connecticut Audubon Society photo Instead of keeping an eye on the thermometer, you can be sure of spring by keeping an eye on the trees. Not only for buds, but for birds. As the...
View ArticleWhat’s open and closed on Good Friday?
Friday, March 25, is Good Friday. While it is a religious holiday, it is not a federal holiday. Wilton town offices will be closed. Wilton schools and Board of Education offices will be closed. Wilton...
View ArticleAerial video of construction at Miller-Driscoll School
“Hobby Master” sent up a drone and took this video of construction at the Miller-Driscoll School, which it posted on YouTube. Current construction includes pouring of concrete foundations, erection of...
View ArticleWarrior recreation basketball league crowns champs
The Wilton Parks and Recreation Department’s Warrior basketball league capped off the 2015-16 season by crowning four champions. Grades 7-8 boys: Hanrahan Team Hanrahan won the championship in the...
View ArticlePassion Road on Good Friday
Hope Church will present its Passion Road Experience on Good Friday, March 25, at 7 p.m. The church will offer an Easter breakfast on Sunday, March 27, at 9:30, followed by an Easter service at 10:30....
View ArticleThree new ‘Eagles’ land in Wilton
From left, Ryan Carlson, Nicholas Johnson, Toni Boucher, and Jackson Walker at the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Court of Honor. Three Boy Scouts from Wilton Troop 20 — Ryan Carlson, Nicholas Johnson and Jackson...
View ArticleEditorial: Now’s the time
The past few weeks have seen lots of comments at meetings, in newspapers, online, email exchanges, and doubtless private conversations about the proposed town and school budgets and the public hearings...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Wilton?
Happy Good Friday! Click here to find out what’s open and closed today. Here’s what’s happening in town today, March 25: • Easter Egg Hunt at Wilton Library, from 10 to 5. • 3D Making Lesson: Car Game...
View ArticleWilton students will compete at Connecticut State History Day
Wilton High School students Hari Nair and Patrick Moore with advisor Kenneth Dunaj at the Fairfield County History Day Contest. After placing first and second at the Fairfield Regional Connecticut...
View ArticleLetter: Giving Day gives local nonprofits a boost
To the Editors: Thank you for your coverage of the March 10 Fairfield County Giving Day. Nonprofit organizations have clearly caught on to the event — nearly 450 registered to participate this year —...
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