Perry Ellsworth announced Tuesday, April 18, that Heinz Gossman, who has been serving Wilton as Water and Wastewater Superintendent since 2017, would be leaving the role Wednesday, April 19.
Local Government
Winthrop’s Town Council chair, police chief step down
Longtime Town Council Chairperson Sarah Fuller’s resignation is effective immediately, and police Chief Ryan Frost is set to retire in September.
Winslow Town Council gives preliminary OK to $31 million municipal budget
The proposed budget represents a $1.9 million increase to current spending.
Council hears new pitch for reviving Pittsfield Community Theatre
William Clover, representing the newly formed Clover Improvement Group, presented his hopes for the theater during an informal discussion Tuesday before the Town Council.
Fairfield Town Council backs $7.1 million budget
The spending plan next moves to the Town Meeting in May, at which residents will have their say.
Selectmen reject grant for EV charging station in downtown Farmington
The Downtown TIF Committee unanimously voted that EV charging stations not be installed in the municipal parking lot accessed from Main Street or Broadway.
Clinton selectmen approve proposed $3.6 million operating budget
Residents at the Town Meeting in June will have final say on the budget, which represents a 9% increase to current spending.
Wilton town manager suggests moratorium on cannabis licenses
Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth on April 4 suggested a moratorium on licenses for cannabis growth, cultivation and store fronts as the recent reduction in price is causing a surge in new businesses.
15% sewer rate increase now in effect in Wilton
Water and Wastewater Superintendent Heinz Grossman told the Wilton Select Board Tuesday, April 4, that the new sewer rates were now in effect, as well as a change in cost for a project that was approved last year, but shelved due to winter.
Wilton forms committee to plan a neighborhood watch group
The Wilton Select Board voted Tuesday, April 4, to form a committee to lay out the necessary groundwork for a neighborhood watch group, something Select Board member Mike Wells feels is desperately needed.