WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday approved spending up to $24,000 to purchase a gazebo for Bass Park. Fifthroom, an online company from Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, will build and transport the 20- by 20-foot gazebo for up to $5,000 less than a local builder estimated the cost, said Frank Donald, director of Parks and […]
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Bike, motorcycle crash in Wilton
WILTON — A bicyclist received minor injuries Tuesday when his bike was hit by a motorcycle on Pond Road. Gary Fleury, 52, of Livermore was driving a 2007 Harley-Davidson north on Pond Road at about 3:45 p.m. when he attempted a left turn into 323 Pond Road, Wilton police officer Derek Daley said. Because of […]
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Police investigate burglary at Wilton service station
WILTON — Between $300 and $500 was taken overnight in a burglary at Gould’s Service Station at 227 Route 2 East, according to police. The owner discovered the burglary and theft when he arrived for work about 5:30 a.m. Monday, Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Much of the money taken was in coins, she […]
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Wilton library introduces new director
WILTON — The Wilton Free Public Library announces Jen Scott is the new library director. Scott grew up in Farmington and graduated from Northeastern University. She has worked at several area libraries and brings a wealth of experience to her new position. “Librarianship never crossed my mind as a career path, until I fell into […]
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Wilton sand pit posted after complaints of gunfire
WILTON — A Wilton property owner posted his sand pit on Route 2 as of Thursday, after learning of complaints from residents of loud, repetitive gunfire there, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Marius Carrier was unaware of the target practice, Code Enforcement Officer Adam Cote told selectpersons this week. The pit is next to Upright […]
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CMP presents substation plan to Wilton residents
WILTON — Central Maine Power Co. plans to build a substation on Main Street to replace one on Temple Road that does not meet company standards, a representative told residents Tuesday. Darrel Speed, CMP project manager, said the Temple Road substation is at the end of its useful life. The old wooden structure is starting to […]
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Wilton holds special town meeting Tuesday
WILTON — Voters will be asked at a special town meeting Tuesday to clarify the process for using funds from the town’s Tax-Increment Financing account. A presentation by Central Maine Power on the proposed substation project is also on the agenda, as well as a public hearing on junkyard permits. The public hearings and presentation […]
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Grace Assembly of God starts Sunday in Wilton
WILTON — The new church Grace Assembly of God will begin services Sunday, Sept. 18, in the Lion’s Club building, 864 Main St. The Rev. James Hatch of Wilton will welcome the public to three gatherings each Sunday at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Maine ranks as one of the least religious states […]
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Wilton man accused in heroin overdose, hiding drug in remote-control car
WILTON — A local man accused of hiding four grams of fentanyl in the remote-control car he was operating near his home Tuesday is also charged with supplying heroin to a woman who overdosed on it Sunday, police said. Kyle D. Campbell, 29, was arrested Tuesday on a felony charge of aggravated trafficking in scheduled […]
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Wilton selectmen raise tax rate $1.90
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons on Thursday set this year’s property tax rate at $20.65 per $1,000 of assessed value. Although the rate is higher than last year’s $18.75 per $1,000, many will see little or no increases and some will see decreases in their bills, said Paul Binette, assessor from John E. O’Donnell […]