5 Things To Know In Wilton: Early Voting At The Clune Center, Selectmen Meet And More

WILTON, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday at the Clune Center at Wilton High School, the Board of Selectmen meets a week and a half after naming Fire Chief Jim Blanchfield town administrator, and the Zoning Board of Appeals hears four variance requests.

Here are five things to know about life around Wilton this week:

1. Early Voting Opens At The Clune Center
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1
Where: Clune Center, Wilton High School, 395 Danbury Road
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election is at the Clune Center at Wilton High School, according to Wilton's registrars of voters. State law sets early voting hours at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29. On Election Day, Wilton votes at the Wilton High School Field House.
More information here.

2. Board Of Selectmen Meets
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Annex, 238 Danbury Road
What to know: The Board of Selectmen meets Monday evening, according to the town calendar; the agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15. On Oct. 9, First Selectman Toni Boucher announced that the board had unanimously approved Fire Chief Jim Blanchfield as Wilton's new town administrator. Blanchfield will keep his role as emergency management director, according to the announcement.
More information here.

3. Zoning Board Of Appeals Hears Four Variance Requests
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7:15 p.m. (electronic meeting)
Where: Online only
What to know: The ZBA will hold public hearings on four variance requests, according to its agenda: an enlarged sunroom and a dormer closer to the street than allowed at 9 Sunset Hill Road; second-floor additions, a front porch, a garage, a terrace and building coverage of 9.1% where 7% is allowed at 324 Belden Hill Road; a new shed 15 feet from the side line where 40 feet is required at 94 Mather Street; and a new sunroom at 67 Range Road. The meeting is electronic only, and written comments sent to ZBA staff by noon that day will be shared with the board.
More information here.

4. Economic Development Commission Meets
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:15 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Annex, 238 Danbury Road
What to know: The Economic Development Commission meets Wednesday evening, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.

5. Inland Wetlands Commission Meets
When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Annex, 238 Danbury Road
What to know: The Inland Wetlands Commission meets Thursday evening, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.