Two residents of Magrath Rd. approach the Wilton Board of Selectpersons to discuss a potential solution to the closing off of winter maintenance to their road.
Wilton Select Board
Ethan Kyes named interim police chief of Wilton
A decision on a permanent replacement for Heidi Wilcox will be made in six months.
Meeting for Wilton water rates increase postponed
The public hearing to address the water rate increases was postponed to Nov. 15.
Wilton approves changes to general assistance funds
The changes are state-mandated increases to the maximum amount of financial assistance municipalities like Wilton can provide to applicants of the state’s general assistance program.
Wilton discusses concerns with Franklin County budget request
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.
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.
Wilton Select Board approves interlocal agreements
The board also discussed committees for the cemetery memorial and blueberry festival; updates to the town’s website.
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.
Wilton considering staggered sewer rates increase
Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth told the board that the first two increases could be 10% each.
Wilton considering security cameras to address vandalism at parks
There’s been a “fair amount of vandalism” across Wilton’s parks this summer, Parks and Recreation Department Director Frank Donald said.