WILTON — Selectmen will hold a public hearing followed by a special town meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the town office. The purpose of the meeting is to pursue adoption of a downtown revitalization plan, designation of a proposed downtown tax increment financing (TIF) district and adoption of a development program for […]
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Cash raffle benefits library LIVERMORE FALLS — The Trustees of Treat Memorial Library are excited to offer a new raffle where participants can win cash. Every day in June a ticket will be drawn for cash prizes in amounts from $5 to $100. Tickets are now on sale for $5 each or three for $10 […]
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Police extend investigation to N.H. in theft of jewelry in Wilton
WILTON — Police were headed to New Hampshire on Friday to continue investigating the theft of some older-style jewelry from a residence on Route 2. Police had put out an alert to other law enforcement agencies about a theft reported Thursday, with a description of a vehicle that had New Hampshire plates. The jewelry is […]
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Wilton resident wins ice out contest
WILTON — Wilton Fish and Game Association member Bruce Dyke, a lifelong resident of Wilton, has brought the ice out contest on Wilson Lake back to life after several years of being nonexistent. Lew Yeaton of Wilton has won this year’s contest with the ice out date of April 20, at 9:09 a.m. Dyke presented […]
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Wilton Group to hold discussion on proposed ordinances
WILTON — The Wilton Group will host two community presentations during May. The first is an invitation to learn about and discuss the proposed ordinances that will be voted upon at the town meeting in June. The proposed ordinances pertain to building and property maintenance, consumer fireworks, disorderly properties and recycling and solid waste. Those […]
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Man charged with leaving accident scene
WILTON — A Temple man faces charges after he fled the scene when his van went off Thompson Street and struck a mailbox and several trees Saturday night, police Chief Heidi Wilcox said Monday. Officer Billie Martin issued Blaine Berube, 20, summonses on misdemeanor charges of leaving the scene of a property damage accident and […]
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Myrna Ledger Orff
1933 – 2013 WILTON — Myrna Ledger Orff, 79, of Wilton, passed away at her home on April 27, after suffering from Alzheimer’s for many years. She was born on July 18, 1933, the daughter of Howard F. and Ruth (Gilman) Ledger. Myrna attended Wilton schools, graduating from Wilton Academy in 1951, before attending Husson […]
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Cub Scout pack being formed OXFORD — The Anderson Staples American Legion in conjunction with Boy Scout Troop 196 are announcing the formation of a Cub Scout pack to be located at the legion. Cub Scout coordinator Tom Leeman, also a Boy Scout Troop leader, announced the first steps in forming a new Cub Scout […]
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WIlton students raise funds for animal shelter
WILTON — Mt. Blue Middle School seventh-graders Gavin Bridges’ and Alec Donahue’s philanthropy project is benefiting the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Both started volunteering there as part of their assignment, Gavin’s father, Ben Bridges of Wilton, said. The two students joined in a fundraising effort for the shelter. Bridges is sponsoring a raffle and Donahue […]
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Wilson Grange Passport Dinner has Kentucky Derby theme
WILTON — The next Passport Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Wilson Grange, Main Street, East Wilton. The theme will be the 139th Run for the Roses, the Kentucky Derby. Members are putting together a festive evening featuring a Derby inspired menu including mint julep punch, Benedictine dip with veggies, […]