Grant funding received for Jay tennis courts

Obsolete courts will be demolished and three ADA-compliant courts with LED lighting and walkways will be constructed next to Spruce Mountain Elementary School in Jay.

Middle school teams prepare for state FLL competition

Three new Spruce Mountain Middle School teams are working to bring the FLL program back after years of not being able to participate in live competitions because of COVID-19.

Wilton and others partnering for grant programs

With this partnership, AVCOG can assist municipalities with enrollment in grant programs designed to help towns combat climate change.

Blue Crew robotics team hosting state competition in Jay

Blue Crew Robotics Team 6153 was to have been the host for both the FIRST Lego League in December and FIRST Robotics Competition state competitions in March but the latter event has been canceled. There will be no state FRC competition this season.

Parent says racism shouldn’t be tolerated before two Spruce Mountain High School students are expelled indefinitely

"No child of color or religious faith should be afraid to attend public school in this state or anywhere in the country," Timothy "Tim" Walton of Livermore said.

Spruce Mountain book decision to be appealed Nov. 10

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.