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South Africa’s Peace Train stops in Wilton

Wilton Presbyterian Church will host a visit by Sharon Katz & the Peace Train Sunday, Feb.

Board of Ed agrees on 2.39% increase for 2012-13 budget

The Board of Education Thursday night unanimously approved an operating budget of $74,516,358. The figure represents a 2.39% increase over the current year’s figure. The...

Gospel show at Wilton High celebrates ABC program

Sophie Delfeus, a junior at Wilton

Town’s unemployment rate dips

Good economic news has been hard to find lately, but First Selectman William Brennan cited some positive snippets in the town's unemployment rate for December 2011....

Off the Stacks

Special Events Saturday, Feb. 11: New Perspectives Film Series: "Waste Land," 7:30 9:30 p.m. The award-winning film "Waste Land" follows renowned artist...

Wilton Highlights

Nature Center offers camp WILTON -- Local children whose schools are closed the week of Feb. 20 are welcome enjoy enriching programs at Woodcock Nature Center. During...

Jazz music, scrumptious fare at Wilton Library fundraiser

WILTON -- No need to say, "Shhh." On March 30, between 7 and 11 p.m., the Wilton Library will hold a cocktail party fundraiser called Beyond Words, opening its...

Wilton Parks and Rec kicks off spring

WILTON -- It is the mission of Wilton's Parks and Recreation Department to be of service to the community by offering diverse and affordable programming for preschool...

Wilton students headed to Washington for competition

WILTON -- Students from Wilton High School took top honors in a regional academic competition this month, trumping 15 other teams. Trumbull High School placed second and...

Cat of the Week

Jackson Galaxy Jackson is a big love bug. He is laid back, loves to greet you at the door and gets along purr-fectly with other kitties. This 1-year-old kitty was named after...

Wilton man takes surprise third place at national karate tournament

Editor's note: The following is the next installment of The People Next Door series, which features articles on Wilton residents who are making an impact on their community,...

Education group to raise funds with 'I Dream a World' event

WILTON -- On stage at Wilton High School this month, J.P. Clark will perform the song "Shine" by John Legend, an award-winning musician. Yet the lyrics will...

Bridgeport Diocese reacts to Egan: Abuse apology still stands

The Diocese of Bridgeport, which includes Wilton's Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic parish, is distancing itself from comments made by its former leader, Cardinal Edward...

In this week’s Wilton Bulletin

Here are some of the stories and features in this week's Wilton Bulletin, in mailboxes and on newsstands today: • We may be enjoying the warm winter, but we may be...

Wilton's unemployment rate on decline, in line with national trend

WILTON -- First Selectman Bill Brennan presented the town's unemployment numbers at the Board of Selectmen meeting Monday night, but stipulated the figures were only rosy on...

Wilton Police Reports

Thursday, Feb. 2 Nicole Pia, 26, of 470 Glenbrook Road in Stamford, was charged with speeding, operating under the influence and no insurance after police said they stopped her...

Girls Hockey -- Perri Blicht's five goals sparks Wilton to win

STAMFORD -- The Wilton girls hockey team blew by the Stamford-Westhill hockey team on Saturday night, skating to a 9-2 victory at the Terry Conners Rink. "It was much more...

Wilton Youth Basketball Roundup

6th Grade Boys The Wilton 6th grade boys travel basketball team played two tough games over Superbowl weekend. The first game on Saturday Feb 4th was against a surging New...

Boys Hockey -- Tigers take another Winter Garden Cup win over Warriors

RIDGEFIELD -- Wilton's hockey team came into its Wednesday afternoon showdown with Ridgefield, riding high after having winning seven of their last eight games. The Warriors...

Transportation advocates push for rail improvements

WILTON -- Transportation advocates from lower Fairfield County are pushing lawmakers in Hartford to obtain up to $324 million in funding to make improvements to Metro-North...

Police arrest house burglaries suspect

Wilton police arrested a man Wednesday, Feb. 8, they suspect of having committed a series of house burglaries that took place in August 2010. Police arrested Mark Missino, 44, of...

CL&P storm response: State backs towns’ efforts

Wilton and three other towns now have the support of the state Office of Consumer Counsel in their quest to get immediate improvements from Connecticut Light & Power Company...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Waterford man arrested in connection with 2010 home burglaries in Wilton

WILTON -- Police arrested a Waterford man Wednesday in connection with three August 2010 home burglaries in Wilton. Mark Missino, 44, of 92 Shore Road, faces three counts of...

Stamford companies being honored for promoting healthy workplace

STAMFORD -- The Business Council of Fairfield County will host its fourth Healthy Workplace Employer Recognition Program on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel....

Check your eligibility for earned income tax credit

The earned income tax credit is a financial boost for workers earning $49,078 or less in 2011. Four of five eligible taxpayers filed for and received their EITC last year. Here...

Wilton Children's Library Weekly Newsletter: February 6 - 19, 2012

from:Wilton Library Association

Celebrate Black History Month with a Good Book!Now is Your Time! by Walter Dean Myers A history of the African-American struggle for freedom and equality, beginning with the...

Modified voter redistricting plan approved by Selectmen

WILTON -- The Board of Selectmen approved the Registrar of Voters' revised redistricting plan Monday night. The revised plan will have the 125th House district's...

Miller-Driscoll timeline set

WILTON -- The previously incomplete Miller-Driscoll School statement of requirements finally has a timeline, set to be finished by the end of March. The statement of requirements...

Man arrested on 9-year-old littering charge

WILTON -- If Dexter Williams thought his 2002 littering charge was behind him, he was wrong. Williams, 52, of 237 Long Ridge Road of Stamford turned himself in Monday on failure...

Oliver makes dreams become ‘realty’

When someone is making the leap to buy a home, it can be a stressful time, according to Anne Oliver. "That's why it requires patience on the part of a Realtor, and a...

‘Stay at Home’ gets $10,000 grant

Fairfield County Community Foundation recently awarded a grant to Stay at Home in Wilton Inc. to support its efforts to help seniors stay in their homes rather than being forced

New Perspectives Documentary Film: Waste Land

from:Wilton Library Association

Filmed over nearly three years, Waste Land follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world's largest garbage...

Conn. Supreme Court hears redistricting plan

HARTFORD (AP) -- The state Supreme Court scheduled a hearing on a proposed minor redrawing of Connecticut's congressional district boundaries. Justices were expected to...

Wilton High senior show offers new twist on 'Harry Potter'

WILTON -- This year, the senior class of Wilton High School is taking on a modern classic for its annual "Senior Show." In past years, the senior class has parodied...

Pooch brings dogged spirit to Westminster show

Suka, a white Samoyed who spends most nights playing with the children in her Wilton neighborhood, is headed

Seniors set to send up Harry Potter

This year the senior class of Wilton High School will be taking on a modern classic for their annual Senior Show. In past years, the senior class has parodied such hits

Disenfranchised grievers: Support group helps gay community

Society has come a long way in recognizing and accepting same-sex relationships, but those who follow a non-traditional lifestyle still face instances of discrimination. Grieving...

Cynthia Hannah is in Almost, Maine

Just in time for Valentine's Day, MTC

Y class registration begins Monday

Enrollment for the Wilton Family Y's Early Spring Session of classes and programs begins Monday, Feb. 6, for both Y members and non-members. The seven-week session runs Feb....

Matters of the Heart: A Forum on Women and Heart Disease

from:Wilton Library Association

Presented by Wilton Library, WomenHeart and Ridgefield Visiting NursesFebruary is heart month bringing "Matters of the Heart" to everyone's mind. And so they...