RSU 9 amends strategic-planning timeline

Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington told the Board of Directors the new plan will hopefully ease stress and foster involvement from staff, students, families and the local community.

Farmington-based school district amends strategic-plan timeline

Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington told the board of directors the new plan will hopefully ease stress and foster involvement from staff, students, families and the local community.

Wilton considering security cameras to address vandalism at parks

There’s been a “fair amount of vandalism” across Wilton’s parks this summer, Parks and Recreation Department Director Frank Donald said.

Wilton comes alive at 2022 Blueberry Festival

On Saturday, Weld Road and Main Street were lined with people of all ages waiting to see the famous Wilton Blueberry Festival parade, themed “Summertime Fun.”

Wilton celebrates Rhonda Irish’s retirement

Irish is leaving her role as town manager after 13 years with Wilton. Thirty people gathered at the town office to celebrate Irish’s retirement ahead of her last day next week.

A pavilion comes to Kineowatha

Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates

The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.

Wilton considering rise in sewer, water rates due to ‘forever chemicals’ costs

The rate increases would be due, in part, to legislation requiring municipalities to dispose of wastewater sludge differently.

Summer Fest scavenger hunt takes participants on a wild ride

At the annual Summer Fest, Farmington Underground sent competitors on a mad dash during the ‘Amazing Summer Fest Race’ scavenger hunt. Staff writer Kay Neufeld, who competed, found there were challenging clues, a course on Farmington’s rich history and an introduction to the local businesses that make this town’s heart beat.

Wilton Blueberry Festival to be held this weekend

For the first time, the annual Wilton Blueberry Festival, to be held Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, has been planned by an official town committee and a new events coordinator.