Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Wilton Bulletin, in mailboxes and on newsstands today:

News


  • The race for selectmen.

  • Admire fall in Wilton, keep a healthy yard.

  • Middlebrook welcomes George Washington statue.

  • Diana Nyad talks of grit, determination at Wilton Library.

  • Artificial turf is approved, lighting denied. More...

  • Repaving of roads rescheduled. More...

  • Meet and greet Democratic candidates.

  • Police dogs search Wilton High. More...

  • Last chances to register to vote.

  • Help Wilton Center ‘glow’ for the holidays.

  • Legal notices.

  • ‘The First Waltz’ comes to Trackside.

  • Wilton Library: A ribbon is cut, a gift is given. More...

  • Library Lines: Controversial religion examined, Flu season care, Healthy yards, Book Buzz is back, Inspirational author visits, Healthcare for small business.

  • Senior Center News: Shakuhachi flute performance, Fall Harvest Festival, Introduction to bridge, Open bridge, Coming events.

  • Two solicitors in same week, one a fugitive.

  • Frank “Chip” Gawle named semifinalist for 2016 Music Educator Award.

  • Riverdance performer to teach Irish dance at Trackside.


Opinion


  • Editorials: Serious business.

  • Letters to the Editors: Pro-turf letter is inaccurate, Book sale succeeds with help of many.

  • Campaign Notes by the staff: Students to quiz candidates, Selectmen debate Oct. 26, Democrats’ Oktoberfest.

  • Candidate Statements: David Clune, Unaffiliated, Board of Selectmen; Deborah McFadden, Democrat, First Selectman.

  • A View from Glen Hill: Sacred spaces.

  • Endorsement letters.


Obituaries

  • Robert Michael Biondi.


Police

  • Route 7 DUI.

  • Wallet found.

  • Truck flipped.


Sports

  • WHS Football: Penalties a downer for Wilton in 19-7 loss to Warde.

  • WHS Girls Soccer: Hats Off: Paisley Eagan’s hat trick powers Wilton in rout of Stamford.

  • WHS Boys Soccer: Warriors end scoreless streak, beat Stamford, 3-2.

  • WHS Field Hockey: Warriors fall to 11th-ranked Mamaroneck, 2-1.

  • WHS Volleyball: Warriors suffer trio of defeats.

  • WHS Girls Cross Country: Wilton girls win East Division for first time in five years. More...

  • Results, Records, Schedules.

  • Youth Soccer results.

  • Norwalk River Rowing Association: Wilton rowers headed to Head of the Charles.

  • Youth Football results.


Social

  • Fashion show benefits social services. More...

  • Music on the Hill presents Handel.

  • Seniors hear of benefits.

  • Bulletin Board.

  • Sacred lands at River Road Gallery.


Schools

  • Wiltonian exhibits at World Maker Faire.

  • Warrior Words by Christian Lovallo: Remember that parking brake!

  • 26 Wilton students ‘commended’ in National Merit Scholarship Program.


Business

  • Janeen Leppert leaves Chamber of Commerce.

  • Business Update: Al Alper speaks at I-Day, RVNA wins Innovator Award, Lars Cherichetti to present at ribbon-cutting.

  • Real Estate Sales.

  • Closing Comments.


Arts & Leisure

  • Grace Farms and its iconic building The River opened last weekend.

  • The Reel Dad talks about the New York Film Festival.


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