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.

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.

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.

Infrastructure improvement grant awarded to Black Acres Farm

The grant will provide more options for consumers as well as other livestock producers.

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 fire damages house

No one was injured during Tuesday morning chimney fire.

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.

Farmington-based coalition plans September mobile outreach services

Wilton considering staggered sewer rates increase

Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth told the board that the first two increases could be 10% each.