By Jodi Hausen,Staff Writer

WILTON – Planning Board members unanimously approved permits for two new businesses Thursday.

The Waterfront Bakery and Cafe of Jay will be relocating to 335 Main St. within the next few weeks, owner Sarah Tanguay said. She’s been planning the business move for about six years. On her menu will be baked goods, soups, sandwiches and pre-made frozen entrees like chicken pot pie, lasagna and chicken broccoli casserole. She had hoped to be open by March 31 but told board members that it may be a couple of weeks later. She plans to have seating for about 24 and to hire four part-time employees.

A hair salon was also approved for 226 McCrillis Corner Road to be operated by Rebecca Kennedy as its sole employee and proprietor. The building, on a lot of about a half-acre at the corner of Route 133, was formerly a retail business. Because of that, board members needed only to determine that the effect on the property and abutters would be no worse than that of the former business.

“Welcome to Wilton,” acting Chairman Michael Sherrod told both business owners. “We wish you much success.”

A proposal was brought by the Friends of Wilson Lake to regulate live-aboard boats. Under the proposed ordinance, any boat containing a galley, head and sleeping quarters designed for temporary or permanent living would need a permit and would need to be secured to a commercial facility capable of dealing with refueling and waste disposal. The town currently issues permits for piers, docks, wharfs, campsites, camps, campers and recreational vehicles in addition to traditional housing units. Board members felt the ordinance would be more appropriately heard by selectmen, and denied the proposal.

The board also discussed several items they wish to change in the town’s planning ordinances, some of which were simply typographical errors. These items will be brought to a public hearing at the board’s next meeting March 17.