WILTON — A Farmington man was injured Friday morning after his pickup truck slid off Route 133 and ended up in a ditch, officer Gary Allen said. Stephen Etzel, 63, was heading south toward Jay when his truck hit a patch of black ice at about 7:23 a.m. He was taken by a NorthStar EMS […]
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Wilton water official honored at retirement
WILTON — On his last day as superintendent of the Wilton Water and Wastewater departments, Clayton “Putt” Putnam had three words to say: “Thank you, Wilton.” “It has been a wonderful place to work at,” he said after 28 years on the job. “I’ve been blessed through here. The community has been so giving, appreciative […]
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Clarification: Forster mill demolition
WILTON — A story on Page B3 of Thursday’s regional edition should have reported that options for demolishing and cleaning up the Forster Manufacturing mill are estimated to cost between $900,000 and 1.8 million, depending on the hazardous materials found and the option chosen for remediation.
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Forster mill site options and costs presented to Wilton residents
WILTON — A second environmental assessment of the Forster Manufacturing mill site and options for cleanup were presented to residents Tuesday, along with hefty cost estimates for demolition and cleanup work. Early estimates on options to remove hazardous materials, demolish the building and mitigate any chemicals found in the soil could carry a price tag […]
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Former Wilton man accused of killing grandmother awaits trial in 2016
FARMINGTON — A former Wilton man accused of killing his grandmother at a mobile home they shared on Weld Road in Wilton is still awaiting trial at Franklin County Detention Center. Dana Craney, 23, pleaded not guilty on Jan. 30 to a charge of murder resulting in the death of Joanne Goudreau, 67. He was indicted […]
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Second public hearing on Forster mill cleanup set for Tuesday
WILTON — A final report on cleanup recommendations for the Forster Manufacturing mill site will be discussed during a second public hearing Tuesday prior to the town’s submission of grant applications. A hearing will be held at the start of the Board of Selectpersons regular meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the […]
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Candlelight vigil held in Wilton to remember those affected by violence
WILTON — A thought, a word, a silent prayer was quietly shared as a small group of residents gathered Tuesday evening for a candlelight vigil to remember those affected by violence. Struggling with conflicting feelings about the holidays and news reports of violence around the world, Marylena Chaisson and Lisa Lindsay said they wanted to […]
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Weld woman injured after going off road in Wilton
WILTON — An underlying medical condition caused a Weld woman to lose control of her car and crash on Route 2 Sunday evening, according to police. Carol Frederick, 76, was driving a 2011 GMC truck east near the Pond Road when it went off the road into a ditch about 5:21 p.m., Wilton Police Chief […]
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Three candidates eye Wilton selectperson seat
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons signed a warrant Tuesday for the Jan. 5 election of a new board member. The ballot includes three candidates: Irving Faunce, Gerald Whitney and Jeffrey Rowe, Town Clerk Diane Dunham said. The election is to fill the seat left by Paul Berkey this fall. Voting will take place from […]
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Wilton officials tally cost of Forster Mill cleanup
WILTON — Final costs for cleanup and demolition of the former Forster Mill site are still unknown as testing for roof asbestos continues this week, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told residents Tuesday. During a public hearing for an Environmental Protection Agency grant application, Irish said cleanup of known materials is estimated at $200,000 with demolition […]