The Wilton select board voted Tuesday, March 7, to reduce the tier one fees for growing and cultivation of marijuana as they continue to reexamine licensing fees for cannabis operations in Wilton.
Wilton Select Board
Wilton faces 15% increase in sewer rates
The Wilton selectboard voted to increase the town’s sewer rates to account for the sharp increase in budget spending due to new regulations for the disposal of sludge potentially contaminated with PFAS.
Wilton select board approves new water/sewer budget
Wilton select board approved their new water and sewer budget for 2023 on Tuesday, Feb 21, with little wiggle room for new tools and the potential for a steep increase in sewer rates.
Wilton moving forward with Community Resilience Partnership
The Wilton select board received a visit from Zach Gosselin of the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, who established the next steps for partnership in the program.
Wilton reduces fees for cannabis store renewals
The Wilton select board voted to reduce the cost of inspection fees for retail/medical marijuana stores from $1333 to $100, and are planning to re-examine the fees and the ordinance at a later date.
Town manager: Wilton town website ‘a mess’
Wilton Town Manager approached the board with issues regarding the revamping of the town’s website, with potential costs ranging from $7,500 to $20,000 to properly fix it.
Wilton ARPA funds spent incorrectly
Wilton Police Department and Fire and Rescue spent funds allocated for a new sign on exercise equipment and new security features for their shared building, accidently bypassing the select board in the process.
New technology education center in Wilton
Maine STREAM Place, located on Route 133, is setting up to bring more technology education opportunities to kids in Franklin County as well as begin their own robotics teams, the Knights of Katahdin.
Magrath road finds temporary plowing solution
The Wilton select board voted unanimously on Tuesday to have the winter maintenance of Magrath Rd. continue for the remainder of this winter, but the future of it’s maintenance, for all seasons, remains to be seen.
Wilton select board hears more concerns over Magrath Rd.
Wilton select board heard more concerns on Tuesday, Jan. 3, over Magrath Rd., among other roads, that are closed to winter maintenance. The select board also moves forward with a new computer-aided dispatch and record-keeping system for county emergency services.