Articles include a $2.45 million budget recommended by the Select Board, funding for a proposed memorial at Lakeview Cemetery and amendments to the town’s Adult Use and Medical Marijuana Ordinance.
Wilton Select Board
Wilton town manager Rhonda Irish announces retirement
Irish’s last day will be August 10, a few days after the 2022 Wilton Blueberry Festival.
Wilton approves town ATV access route
The board also approved a motion to add a warrant article to figure out next steps for a potential memorial at Lakeview Cemetery.
Wilton discusses ARPA funding, cemetery memorial
The board will also hold a public hearing at their Tuesday, April 19 meeting before the town submits a grant application with the USDA for the town’s water transmission line reconstruction.
Wilton to begin basketball court renovations using donation
The Wilton Select Board authorized Parks and Recreation Department Director Frank Donald to spend part of a $100,000 donation on purchases of poles, backboards and paving for the court at Kineowatha Park.
Wilton Select Board authorizes town’s first marijuana dispensary application
Ample discussion was had during the select board meeting over the “process” by which the dispensary application was authorized.
2021 — The Year in Review, Part I
The Franklin Journal looks back on a busy year full of ups and downs.
Wilton Select Board brainstorms on spending ARPA funds
The board suggested spending some of the $418,000 it will receive from ARPA on funding for broadband, pay raises/bonuses for front-line workers like police, firefighters and grocery-store workers, or funding for stay-at-home parents unable to work because they can’t afford childcare services.
Wilton discusses county commissioners referendum question
State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.
Wilton Select Board considers marijuana business licensing fees
The fees initially proposed were based on the average of those in nearby towns and cities.