New fees for Merwin Meadows
The Board of Selectmen on March 13 approved new fees for Merwin Meadows, the town’s freshwater swimming spot where there are picnic tables and a soccer field. A season pass … read more
Town Government
New rec programs coming
A hands-on science program and a heritage Spanish program are among the new offerings of the Wilton Parks and Recreation Department this spring. The spring and summer program guide is … read more
A tight budget year for economic development
A tight budget year means the Wilton Economic Development Commission must cut back on its outreach to the community, affecting activities like the holiday bonfire. In keeping with a request … read more
Budget meetings coming up
Some of the most important meetings of the budget season are coming up on March 27, March 30 and March 31. On Monday, March 27, the Board of Finance public … read more
Nonprofits brace for possible cuts
There are no current plans for changes to the Board of Selectmen’s support for nonprofit organizations in town, although First Selectman Lynne Vanderslice and other selectmen have warned that if … read more
Consumer Protection Commissioner releases statement on HB 7137
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner Jonathan A. Harris released this statement regarding the Public Safety and Security Committee’s passage of HB 7137.
CTDOT prepares for winter storm
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced today that it is fully prepared for the major winter storm forecast to hit Connecticut overnight — Monday and Tuesday, March 13 and 14.
Lauretti announces he’ll announce run for governor
Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti will once again run for governor of Connecticut, he said during a live HAN Network broadcast Monday morning. The longtime Shelton mayor said he will make … read more
Dunsby proposes bill to stop vexatious FOI complaints
State Rep. Adam Dunsby didn’t waste any time getting down to business after being sworn into office as a freshman legislator at the start of the year. Dunsby, who is … read more
Selectmen budget jump tops 3%
The Board of Selectmen finalized its budget request for all town departments except education, voting unanimously to ask the Board of Finance to approve $33.23 million.