J. D. Freda
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Wilton man ready for long-awaited Peace Corps mission
Brian Lynch, a longtime Wilton resident, will soon begin a two-year Peace Corps mission in the Kingdom of Eswatini in southern Africa. → Read More
Wilton Police Chief John Lynch announces retirement
John Lynch, who has been a member of the Wilton Police Department since 1985, announces his retirement. → Read More
Proposed Mormon meetinghouse architecture draws criticism in Wilton
Members of the Wilton Planning and Zoning Commission voice concerns over the architectural plans for a Church of Latter-Day Saints meetinghouse on Danbury Road. → Read More
Proposed Wilton schools budget would be biggest increase in at least 8 years
Wilton Schools Superintendent Kevin Smith proposed a 5.99 percent spending increase, which would be the largest in at least eight budget cycles. → Read More
Wilton receives $1.4M to prevent flooding at high school sports fields
After Hurricane Ida damage, Wilton receives grant to help prevent flooding at high school athletic fields. → Read More
Could rooftop bar come to Wilton Center? It's possible, planning officials say
Planning officials are considering ways to highlight the Wilton Center skyline such as through a rooftop bar or restaurant, pool or athletic club. → Read More
'Stay off the roads,' Wilton police warn as plummeting temperatures to cause icy conditions
A storm that has caused hundreds of power outages in Wilton may lead to some icy conditions as temperatures quickly drop Friday afternoon, police say. → Read More
Stolen cars, thefts from vehicles down over 40 percent since 2021, Wilton police say
Wilton has seen a steady decrease in stolen cars and thefts from vehicles from 2021 to 2022, according to statistics from Wilton police. → Read More
Future of Wilton sports dome in 'limbo,' Parks and Rec Director says
A sports dome in Wilton is unlikely to happen soon, as discussions have hit a snag and the project is in 'limbo,' according to the Parks and Rec. director. → Read More
Why some Wilton officials want to establish an oversight committee
Wilton Selectman Bas Nabulsi is pushing to establish an oversight or implementation committee to monitor town boards and commissions. → Read More
State index calls Wilton top school district in CT for 2021-22
According to Next Generation Accountability System, Wilton Schools earned the top score of 89.9 based on 12 unique indicators. → Read More
Wilton Schools brace for likely budget increase next year
Superintendent Kevin Smith said increases in staff contracts, utilities and health insurance will likely mean the schools need more money for next year's budget. → Read More
Wilton might get a hotel on Cannondale Way
The first application in the process has been approved for a four-story hotel near the Norwalk border in Wilton, which currently doesn't have any hotels. → Read More
Wilton schools sees uptick in absences amid flu season, COVID
Wilton Schools is seeing a lower than average attendance rate amid spike of influenza, COVID and RSV cases in CT. → Read More
How new zoning regulations will shape future of Wilton Center
A consulting firm is drafting a master plan for new Wilton Center zoning regulations aimed at setting standards for new downtown buildings. → Read More
Visibility test scheduled for Bus Barn cell tower in Wilton
The proposed location for a 123-foot monopole cell tower on School Road will have a crane on site on Friday to show how tall the tower would be. → Read More
Wilton zoning officials 'concerned' about possible Norwalk cannabis business near border
Wilton Planning and Zoning officials said they're concerned about possible cannabis businesses opening in Norwalk near the Wilton border. → Read More
'Handsome' Wilton Center housing proposal raises zoning concerns
A proposed 32-unit housing complex for 12 Godfrey Place in Wilton Center drew mixed reactions from the town's Planning and Zoning Commission. → Read More
Wilton BOE looks to fill vacancy left by chairwoman retiring
Former Wilton Board of Education Chairwoman Deb Low retired a few weeks ago, now the school board needs to fill one last seat. → Read More
Wilton police want staff fully trained on crisis intervention
Wilton Police Capt. Robert Cipolla said the number of crisis calls the department has received so far in 2022 is on pace with last year's total. → Read More