WILTON — Voters approved a budget of $2,922,439 during Monday’s annual town meeting. The budget included $108,675 for the Wilton Free Public Library. All articles passed with only two changed, an increase of $330 raised and appropriated for the Wilton Area Food Pantry and an extra $25 for the library, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said Tuesday. […]
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Wilton police investigate burglary, theft of antiques
WILTON — Police are investigating a burglary and theft of antiques from a vacant home on More Acres Road that was reported Tuesday morning by family members. Antiques taken include a desk-size, junior grandfather clock, a butter churn and a bureau, police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. The family is checking to see if other items […]
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Date change for library meeting WILTON — The date of the Wilton Free Public Library Annual Meeting has been changed to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the library. The public is encouraged to attend. At 7:30, the Library Board of Trustees will hold their meeting. Annual yard sale rescheduled FARMINGTON — Due to inclement weather […]
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Wilton voters approve four new ordinances
WILTON — Townspeople approved a building and property maintenance ordinance by a vote of 79-69 following a lengthy discussion at Monday’s annual town meeting at Academy Hill School. Articles enacting a solid waste management/recycling ordinance, a disorderly property ordinance and a consumer fireworks ordinance passed quickly with little discussion. Regarding the property maintenance ordinance, many […]
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Wilton recount confirms Maiuri win for selectmen’s seat
WILTON — A recount of votes Monday for a seat on the Board of Selectmen confirmed Tiffany Maiuri won the seat over Raymond Lagasse by six votes in last week’s election. The recount took place at the Town Office at Lagasse’s request. The results from the June 4 election put Maiuri ahead by seven votes, […]
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Wilton candidate calls for recount of votes
WILTON — Selectman candidate Raymond Lagasse has requested a recount due to his defeat by only seven votes, Wilton Town Clerk Diane Dunham said Thursday. Lagasse ran against Tiffany Maiuri for the seat left vacant when Russell Black chose not to run. A recount is scheduled for 8:15 a.m. Monday, June 10, at the Town […]
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Wilton considers $2.9 million budget and new ordinances at town meeting
WILTON — Voters at the Monday’s annual town meeting will consider articles in a $2.9 million budget, decide whether to adopt new ordinances and put aside money for a townwide property revaluation. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. June 10 at the Academy Hill School cafeteria. Selectmen will provide a barbecue for residents at 5:30 […]
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Iris Society Show is June 8
AUBURN — The 53rd annual Maine Iris Society Show will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive. A sale of median iris rhizomes and potted perennials will accompany the show. Admission is free. Each year irises are displayed by members living from Berwick to […]
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Ski Club plans annual meeting FARMINGTON — The Farmington Ski Club will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the Titcomb Mountain Lodge in West Farmington. All Farmington Ski Club members are invited to attend. Meeting agenda includes approval of slate of new directors and of budget for 2013-14 season. Strong […]
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Maiuri, Black elected to Wilton boards
WILTON — Tiffany Maiuri was elected selectman and James Black school board director in town elections Tuesday. Maiuri was elected with 158 votes to Ray Lagasse’s 151. The two sought the seat left vacant by Russell Black. James Black received 182 votes to serve on the RSU 9 board. Margaret Donaghue garnered 121 votes. The […]