Editorial: Caring for caregivers
Those who have never been in the position of caring for a chronically or terminally ill loved one cannot truly comprehend the emotional, physical and financial toll it can take on the caregiver. It is...
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Harpsichord with a storied history makes its concert debut in Wilton
This harpsichord, built by Larry Erdmann from a kit designed by Frank Hubbard, will be featured in a concert April 1 at Wilton Presbyterian Church. Music on the Hill opens its 2016 season on April 1st...
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Obituary: Constance R. Ongley
Constance R. Ongley on her wedding day Constance R. (Danneberg) Ongley died at home at 5:15 a.m. on March 23, 2016, with her husband at her side. Constance grew up in Sturgis, Mich., and graduated...
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Two Wilton Y gymnasts score perfect 10s
Ashley Umhoefer and Alyssa Smeriglio both had perfect 10 scores on bars at the Wilton Y gymnastics team’s recent meet in Darien. The Wilton Y gymnastics team attended Darien’s Emily Fedorko Challenge...
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What’s happening in Wilton?
151 Scarlet Oak Drive Here’s what’s happening in town today, April 2: • Minecraft Club at Wilton Library, from 10 to noon. • Open house: 151 Scarlet Oak Drive, from noon to 3. • Open house: 4...
View ArticleWilton man arrested for pot and pellet pistol
Police arrested a Wilton man March 26 after finding suspected marijuana and a pellet gun in his unoccupied 2008 Honda CRV. According to police, officers were checking Newtown Turnpike in response to a...
View ArticleLetter: Sports and the arts are essential to education
To the Editors: While I appreciate all of the players involved on all of our volunteer boards, the threat of cutting school sports and arts in order to achieve a reasonable budget concerns me. As...
View ArticleConnors, Clark and Comer awarded for ‘outstanding’ jazz solos
The Wilton High School Jazz ensemble won the Darien High School Invitational Jazz Jamboree Festival on March 4, and three of its Jazz I band members were recognized for their solo performances —...
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What’s happening in Wilton?
140 Signal Hill Road Here’s what’s happening in town today, April 3: • Conservation Commission Walk with Dave Havens at Merwin Meadows at 1. • Open house: 99 Chicken St., from 11 to 1. • Open house:...
View ArticleMinks to Sinks consignments start
Time to clean out closets, attics, garages, drawers and basements! Minks to Sinks, Connecticut’s largest outdoor tag sale and a Wilton institution, opens in just a few weeks. For anyone planning to...
View ArticleLetter: The nightmare with a happy ending
To the Editors: The dream began pleasantly. I live in a bucolic New England town. Fine schools; strong institutions of faith; thriving community centers for seniors and teens; shops and restaurants...
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Baseball preview: Wilton has new look, but big potential
Nineteen potential varsity baseball players crowded around Tim Eagen. These were tense times for the players as they restlessly awaited Eagen, beginning his 38th campaign as head coach, to announce the...
View ArticleTrackside opens during April break
Trackside Teen Center will offer two events for Wilton teens who are looking for something to do during the upcoming April break. Though Trackside is usually not open when schools are closed, the teen...
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What’s happening in Wilton?
Michael Derouin Here’s what’s happening in town today, April 4: • Coffee and Clay at Wilton Senior Center at 9:30. • Line Dance Fusion at Wilton Senior Center, from 10:30 to 11:30. • WLA/Garden Club:...
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German exchange
German exchange Wilton High School students welcomed 11 students and two teachers from the Island of Usedom in Northern Germany on March 16, the first day of their two-week visit to the United States....
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Democrats honor Dubow and Young-Kleinfeld
From left, Wilton Democratic Town Committee Chair Deborah McFadden, honorees Carole Young-Kleinfeld and Dick Dubow, and former First Selectman Bill Brennan at the DTC’s annual awards breakfast on...
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Citrus success
Citrus success The Kiwanis Club of Wilton sends a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who helped make its 23rd annual citrus sale a record-breaking success. In particular, the club is grateful to Splash of...
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What’s happening in Wilton?
Vicky Raymond, Sonja Drummond, Rita Caruso, Isabel Pinto and Nerina Klobas play Five Crowns at the Wilton Senior Center. — Kendra Baker photo Here’s what’s happening in town today, April 5: •...
View ArticleSpecial voter enrollment session
Wilton’s registrars of voters will offer a special in-person voter registration session for Connecticut’s April 26 presidential primary on Tuesday, April 12, 4 to 6 p.m., at Wilton Town Hall. Voters...
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Warrior Words: No place like home
Grace Kelleher With the spring season finally upon us, it’s hard to believe how quickly senior year has passed and that in short order high school graduation will be here. At this point, I have found...
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