Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns with the board about needing to file monetary requests for interlocal agreements with unorganized territories paid for by Franklin County. But Ellsworth said he’s hopeful there will be change in the way the Franklin County budget serves municipalities like Wilton.
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Interesting discoveries found in Wilton church belfry
The bell for the First Congregational Church in Wilton was cast in 1869, the heydey of new church bells for New England.
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Wilton tax rate to stay the same
The Select Board voted to set the town’s mill rate at 19.40 per $1,000 in valuation with a $75,504 overlay.
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Wilton Select Board approves interlocal agreements
The board also discussed committees for the cemetery memorial and blueberry festival; updates to the town’s website.
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Infrastructure improvement grant awarded to Black Acres Farm
The grant will provide more options for consumers as well as other livestock producers.
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Wilton Select Board concerned with county commissioners, budget allocation
Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns about how the Franklin County Commissioners are dividing up the county budget between the towns and unorganized territories, as well as how services are being allocated across the county.
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Wilton fire damages house
No one was injured during Tuesday morning chimney fire.
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Wilton Police Chief Wilcox leaving post Nov. 1
Police Chief Heidi Wilcox is stepping down from the position Nov. 1. to center her “career goals” and focus on her home and family.
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Farmington-based coalition plans September mobile outreach services
Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit is offering free education and health screenings (HS), harm reduction (HR) services, COVID-19 vaccines (CV) for adults, and many other resources in Greater Franklin County communities in the coming weeks. Individualized health coaching and connections to services are also offered, according to a news release from Franklin Memorial Hospital […]
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Wilton considering staggered sewer rates increase
Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth told the board that the first two increases could be 10% each.