WILTON — Once again, the 32nd annual Wilton Blueberry Festival was a hit as local residents gathered for a free concert, parade, fireworks and numerous activities Friday and Saturday. “It was phenomenal,” organizer Shannon Smith said Monday. But, as usual, she’s not sitting back and resting. Next year’s theme is already chosen, she said. It […]
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Medical inflatables from Houston highlight Wilton Blueberry Festival
WILTON — Four medical inflatables are ready for viewing during the 32nd annual Wilton Blueberry Festival. The large replicas of the body and organs can be viewed and even walked through from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday under a tent in Kineowatha Park off High Street. […]
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Wilton summer lunch program off to a good start
WILTON — A free summer lunch program at Kineowatha Park began its second year Monday. From 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Nancy Pratt, assistant for the Wilton Recreation program and volunteers provide lunch in the Reunion Barn for children ages 18 and younger. Adults can purchase a meal for $3. “You never […]
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Wilton residents discuss forest-management plan for Kineowatha Park
WILTON — A healthy woodlot, aesthetics and recreation were noted as high priorities for a forest-management plan for the town’s Kineowatha Park. A survey completed by the Recreation Committee also indicated that safety and grants or government cost-sharing are priorities, forester Peter Tracy told approximately 20 residents and members of the Conservation Commission on Monday. […]
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Wilton Recreation sponsors circus show
WILTON — The circus is coming to Wilton. The Wilton Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor two showings, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at Kineowatha Park, Recreation Director Frank Donald said. The show will feature acrobats, aerialists, comedy and lots of animals, according to a release from Walker International Events. Each show […]
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Feedback requested on Kineowatha Park forestry management plan
WILTON — Before a forest management plan for Kineowatha Park is designed, townspeople have an opportunity to express what they would like to see. A public meeting is planned for 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 23, in the Reunion Barn of the park, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. The town has received a Project Canopy planning […]
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Free lunch program starts in Wilton
WILTON — The sandwiches, fruit and milk were ready as staff and volunteers waited for the children to arrive Monday, the first day of free summer lunches at Kineowatha Park for all children. The lunch program, hosted by the Wilton Recreation Department, runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday from July 1 […]