WILTON — The circular drive at Bass Park was barricaded Wednesday after future plans for the park were announced Tuesday night. Signs will be posted urging drivers to use the new parking lot off Gilbert Street, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told those gathered for a ribbon cutting celebration of the new parking area. The park […]
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Wilton board agrees to hire engineering firm for Downtown Revitalization project
WILTON — Paul Berkey was unanimously voted in as chairman of the Board of Selectpersons Tuesday night. Tiffany Maiuri was elected Vice-Chairman. The board agreed to hire Wright-Pierce for engineering work needed for the Downtown Revitalization project. The work, limited to $30,000, will be funded from the town’s Tax Increment Financing account. They will submit […]
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The circus returns to Wilton on July 29, tickets now available
WILTON — The Big Top returns to Wilton when the Recreation Department hosts the circus on Wednesday, July 29. “We had great, positive feedback,” Frank Donald, recreation director, said of last year’s performance. “People have been asking if they are coming again.” The 2015 Spectacular, presented by Walker Events Inc., takes place with showings at […]
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June E. Tomlins
1919 – 2015 FARMINGTON — June Edna Tomlins, 95, a resident of Thompson Walton Court in Farmington, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 4. She was born on Sept. 12, 1919, in Rangeley, the daughter of Linton and Vivian (Haley) Hoar. She was educated in Rangeley schools, graduating from high school in […]
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Bass Park lot grand opening celebrated
WILTON — A grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the Bass Park parking lot will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Those involved in the purchase of the property and construction of the parking lot will be thanked and the next plan for the park will be announced. Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. […]
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Wilton downtown improvements outlined
WILTON — Lights, sidewalks, parking lot steps or streetscape amenities are the focus of the Downtown Revitalization project, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told Planning Board members Thursday. As part of Phase II of the project, Irish sought a letter from the board acknowledging their approval of the potential work and confirmation that the project aligns […]
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Rock wall repair need continues at Wilson Lake in Wilton
WILTON — As waves lap the rock wall at the foot of Wilson Lake, the repeated motion takes its toll. The issue is to find someone qualified to provide maintenance on the rock wall, Town Manager Rhonda Irish, recently said. The one who used to do it is no longer available leaving her searching for […]
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Steven Johndro takes on helm of Western Maine Community Action
WILTON — Come Monday, Steven P. Johndro will make his way back to the old schoolhouse in East Wilton that has housed Western Maine Community Action for the past few decades. This time, the 36-year-old Poland resident returns to assume leadership as the new executive director. After graduating from the University of Maine at Farmington […]
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Portland man charged after punching hole in Wilton bank door
WILTON — Police said a Portland man was charged with criminal mischief after he punched a hole in a glass door at KeyBank on Wednesday morning. Robert Lavanway, 22, went to the Main Street bank about 8:57 a.m., Wilton police officer Ethan Kyes said. Lavanway tried to take funds from his wife’s account, but the […]