What’s happening in Wilton?
Here’s what’s happening in town today, Oct. 25: • Household hazardous waste collection at Miller-Driscoll School, from 9 to 2. • Minecraft Club at Wilton Library, from 10 to noon. • Lambert Corner...
View ArticleWarrior Words: Rock the SAT
Jackson Ward Everyone knows about the importance of taking the standardized tests (SAT, ACT, etc.) in order to get in college, but few people truly understand the process of physically taking the...
View ArticlePreparing for a return to work
A class for women looking to return to work after a period of not working — Close the Gap: Strategic Résumé Development, Career Clarification and Confidence Building — will be offered at the Wilton...
View ArticleMonthly men’s breakfast
Orem’s Diner Wilton men have been meeting regularly on the second Tuesday of each month since the inception of Stay at Home in Wilton four years ago. All men are invited to share conversation and...
View ArticleRelief from robocalls
Residents harassed by robocalls and persistent telemarketers may get relief from a new state law that went into effect Oct. 1. Public Act 14-14 increases the maximum fine from $500 to $1,000 for...
View ArticleOn the Campaign Trail: Bedell, Malloy, Boucher, Debicella, Lavielle, Rodgerson
Police and fire union endorse Green candidate Bedell The Connecticut Police & Fire Union (CPFU) has endorsed Green party candidate David Bedell in his campaign for the 125th house district seat,...
View ArticleStaples stops Wilton girls soccer in FCIAC playoffs
The Staples Wreckers used the proverbial home-field advantage to their benefit on Saturday, shutting out the Wilton High girls soccer team, 2-0, in the quarterfinal round of the FCIAC playoffs in...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Wilton?
Here’s what’s happening in town today, Oct. 26: • Fall Antiques Market at Wilton High School, from 9 to 5. • Halloween Hustle 5K and Scarecrow Scamper Kids’ Run, from 10 to noon. • Open house: 18...
View ArticleRepublicans open their doors
Republicans open their doors The Wilton Republican Town Committee hosted the grand opening of its campaign headquarters on Oct. 9. About 35 citizens attended including local candidates state Senator...
View ArticleCommunity celebration embraces rock ‘n’ roll
Bruce Beebe, Distinguished Citizen Honoree and president of the Wilton Land Conservation Trust, left; joins Christene Freedman, director of development, Wilton Family YMCA, Carol Johnson, vice...
View ArticleEndorsement Letters: Lavielle, Rodgerson, Himes, Sharlach, DePanfilis
Good for business If anyone thinks our current Democratic legislature is serving Connecticut residents well, consider this: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, population growth in New England from...
View ArticleNotes from the Board Table: Meeting changes explained
You might have noticed that the Board of Education has altered its meeting schedule, and now holds a monthly regular meeting, versus the bi-monthly meeting format we followed in recent years. Several...
View ArticleKiwanis lunch features talk on pain relief
Cathy Paine Cathy Paine will give an introduction to the Feldenkrais Method at the Wilton Kiwanis lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Ms. Paine is a certified instructor in the innovative movement method...
View ArticleVoter registration
Residents who attain voting privileges — as to citizenship, residency, or age — after the Oct. 28 deadline may apply in person, with identification and proof of residency, in the registrars’ office at...
View ArticleNew law prohibits minors from purchasing, possessing e-cigarettes
(Kendra Baker photo) A new law regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems and youth smoking prevention went into effect Oct. 1 Public Act No. 14-76 makes it illegal for a minor (under age 18) to...
View ArticleTree removal along Merritt Parkway in Fairfield begins Monday
Motorists traveling along the Merritt Parkway this week may experience delays due to some tree work in Fairfield. The state Department of Transportation announced “a tree removal operation” will be...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in Wilton?
Here’s what’s happening in town today, Oct. 27: • Line Dance Fusion at Wilton Senior Center, from 10:30 to 11:30. • Movie at Wilton Senior Center at noon. • Comstock Knitters and Crafters at Wilton...
View ArticleLearn karate, eat pizza, whack a piñata
The Wilton Newcomers Club is teaming up with Wilton’s Kempo Academy of Martial Arts to host Karate, Pizza and a Piñata Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 3. The class will be taught by karate expert, and...
View ArticleNew law fines careless drivers
A new Connecticut law holds accountable careless drivers who injure or kill pedestrians or cyclists. The Vulnerable User law, Public Act 14-31 went into effect on Oct. 1 and requires a fine to be...
View ArticleWilton Bulletin Board
The Bulletin Board is a guide to events of public interest happening in Wilton designed to let you know what’s happening and when, and to help schedule important events. Submissions may be emailed to...
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