WILTON — The transfer station on Munson Road is closed today, Oct. 16, and may need to be closed tomorrow after power lines to the building were severed by two snapped poles and downed trees due to high winds overnight. Town Manager Rhonda Irish said Lucas Tree is already onsite cutting trees. She is hoping the […]
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Wilton, the small town that keeps growing
WILTON — Plenty has been happening over the past year on Main Street in downtown Wilton. Five new businesses have found a home, multiple apartments were filled and offices, service businesses and other commercial concerns have relocated to or opened in or near the downtown area. And they all moved into spaces that were sitting idle. […]
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Deadlines loom on Forster mill abatement work
WILTON — Asbestos abatement work at the former Forster mill on Depot Street is expected to resume by next week, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told selectpersons Tuesday. EnviroVantage began the abatement work on Dec. 19 and worked that week. They planned to break over the holidays and resume the first week of January, David Massaro, […]
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Wilton puts foreclosed property out to bid
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons unanimously voted Tuesday to put a foreclosed property out to bid, setting the minimally acceptable bid at $6,000. Selectpersons are scheduled to open bids at their Feb. 6 meeting. The property at 18 Adams St., formerly owned by Linda Jean Moon, has been vacant for three years. She had […]
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Wilton hires police officer, appoints members to boards
WILTON — Justin Lowe of Wilton was hired Monday as a police officer, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told selectpersons Tuesday. He replaces Tyler Fournier who left in August, she said. Lowe, a member of Wilton Fire Department, has worked for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. He will attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro, […]
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Wilton taking bids on former Forster Mill asbestos, demo work
WILTON — Bid packets for asbestos removal and demolition at the former Forster Mill have been sent to 24 contractors, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told selectpersons Tuesday. “We had a lot of interest,” she said. “Sending out 24 bid packets before the work is advertised is a lot.” An ad for the bids will run […]
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Wilton board makes road changes
WILTON — Selectpersons on Tuesday agreed to a right-turn only from High Street onto Main Street during this weekend’s Blueberry Festival. Since several activities are planned around the monument during the festival, the monument area will be closed off Friday and Saturday, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. Other streets around the monument area will be closed […]
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Wilton appoints new code enforcement officer
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons Tuesday unanimously approved hiring Charles Lavin of Wilton to serve as the town’s new code enforcement officer. Lavin has filled in on an interim basis under the guidance of Code Enforcement Officer Adam Cote, who recently resigned to pursue ownership of a local business, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. […]
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Wilton voters approve firetruck purchase, demolition money
WILTON — Voters approved the purchase of a 2017 rescue firetruck and appropriated $50,000 for a building demolition account at Monday’s annual town meeting. They also amended the building and property maintenance ordinance to include abandoned buildings and properties in the residential zone. A few questions arose in regards to the clarity of the ordinance […]
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Wilton town meeting set for Monday
WILTON — During Monday’s annual town meeting, voters will consider spending articles that total $3.11 million, including buying a light-duty rescue firetruck. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. May 22 in the Academy Hill School cafeteria. Prior to the meeting, selectpersons will serve a barbecue shortly after 5 p.m. Town reports are available at the […]