WILTON — Those affected by the loss of the town’s largest employer will be offered help with resume preparation and workforce training workshops. Barclaycard US will close its local call center March 31, leaving 227 people without jobs. Representatives from community resource organizations and local, state and federal government offices discussed a plan Tuesday to help […]
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Belgrade man accused of assaulting Wilton resident
WILTON — Police said a Belgrade man is accused of assaulting an acquaintance after he broke into the man’s home late Friday. Wilton police arrested Adam Brunelle, 35, on felony charges of burglary and aggravated assault, Chief Heidi Wilcox said Monday. Brunelle had a grudge against the man and assaulted him, she said. Police received […]
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Transition team forms in Wilton to assist Barclaycard US employees
WILTON — The Board of Selectmen held an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss ways to assist those affected by the loss of the town’s largest employer, Barclaycard US. The company announced Tuesday it will close its Wilton call center March 31, leaving 227 people without jobs. Barclaycard US, operated by UK-based Barclays Bank, is a credit card and payment services provider and one of […]
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Barclaycard to close Wilton call center, leaving 227 out of work
WILTON — The town’s largest employer will shut down March 31, leaving 227 people without jobs. Town Manager Rhonda Irish said Tuesday afternoon Barclaycard is closing its Wilton call center. She said the Board of Selectpersons has scheduled an emergency meeting for 6 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the closure and coordinate services for the employees. […]
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Permit approved for new Wilton restaurant
WILTON — The planning board voted unanimously Thursday, Jan. 3 to approve a business use permit for a new restaurant, owned and operated by Don and Mary Beane of Wilton, pending approval of all applicable state and local permits. The Beanes have purchased the former Athena’s Pizza Restaurant, 843 US Route 2 East. The building has […]
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Wilton Planning Board approves restaurant permit in Athena's Pizza building
WILTON — The planning board voted unanimously Thursday to approve a business use permit for a new restaurant, owned and operated by Don and Mary Beane of Wilton, pending approval of all applicable state and local permits. The Beanes have purchased the former Athena’s Pizza Restaurant, 843 US Route 2 East. The building has been vacant […]
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Ice sets for local skating rinks
The Mt Blue State Park in Weld and Kineowathe Park in Wilton ice rinks have opened for the season. It is anticipated the Hippach Field rink will open soon.
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Wilton fire department faces increase in calls
Fire Chief Sonny Dunham told selectpersons Tuesday, Dec. 18 that the department was facing an increase in calls.
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Butch Weed’s family still waiting for closure 15 years after his killing
WILTON — Elaine Weed, the mother of Raymond “Butch” Weed, who was shot to death 15 years ago at his home, died in April without knowing who killed her son and without justice being served. “It is incredibly hard for any parent to pass without the answers,” “Butchy” Weed’s sister, Rachel Weed Skidgell of Carthage said. […]
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Origin USA buys Wilton buildings, plans to add 25 jobs
FARMINGTON — Origin USA is expanding into the former Hammond Lumber Co. site in Wilton and adding 25 or more jobs, President Pete Roberts told Mainebiz on Friday. He said the current 20,000-square-foot manufacturing plant at 125 High St. in Farmington will expand to add denim and leather products, while “the new Wilton facility is […]