FARMINGTON — Employees of Barclays in Wilton recently donated money and food for the Safe Voices Food Pantry in Farmington to help victims of domestic violence. Representatives brought boxes of food and $30 in cash to the Safe Voices office in Farmington. Chris Bourassa said the effort is close to her heart because, “Everyone is […]
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Wilton residents face decision on Forster property
WILTON — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 Tuesday to have residents decide whether to waive foreclosure on the former Forster Mill property 516 Depot St. The board scheduled a town meeting for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the Town Office. Board Chairman D. Scott Taylor opposed the move. “We’re just prolonging it,” he […]
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Wilton considers new animal control ordinance, sets public hearing
WILTON — On Tuesday, the Board of Selectmen set a public hearing on a new animal control ordinance to replace the dog control ordinance adopted in 1998. The hearing is set for 7 p.m. April 1 at the Town Office prior to the board’s regular meeting. Meanwhile, the draft will be amended, sent to the […]
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Mt. Blue Music Boosters holding cabaret Saturday
WILTON — Three hours of music and a full-course Italian buffet will highlight the 3rd Annual Dinner Cabaret at Calzolaio Pasta Co. on Saturday. It will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. March 8 and is sponsored by the Mt. Blue Music Boosters. Musical entertainment will be provided by Graybert and Karen Beacham of […]
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Free community luncheon March 8 FARMINGTON — A free community luncheon will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Old South First Congregational Church, 227 Main St. The menu consists of meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and cookies. For delivery in the Farmington area, call the church office during […]
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Car, logging truck collided in Wilton
WILTON — A local driver who failed to yield for a loaded pulp truck at Routes 2 and 4 on Burgess Hill on Monday morning was lucky, Wilton police officer Andrew Hardy said. Travis Pinkham, 29, of Wilton was driving a Ford Focus north on Route 4 and Marc Gagne, 29, of Berlin, N.H., was […]
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Mardi Gras at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Wilton
WILTON — A Mardi Gras dinner and talent show are planned for Tuesday, March 4, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the last day of the carnival season in New Orleans. It falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. A traditional Lenten Service is planned for […]
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Wilton board considers personnel policies
WILTON — A personnel policy is being drafted for town employees, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. Part of it deals with use of town vehicles, she said. Department leaders for Recreation, Public Works and the Police Department have use of a town vehicle after work hours. During a discussion […]
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Wilton board tables discussion on discontinuing roads
WILTON — Selectmen on Tuesday tabled discussion on discontinuing roads, saying they have more important issues to handle before town meeting. Chairman D. Scott Taylor said the issue will not be brought to town meeting in June. He and board members Terry Brann and Tiffany Maiuri were at the meeting. Earlier this month, the board […]