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And check out The Pumpkin Patch at St. John's Lutheran Stamford on the Wilton Patch calendar

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Hello Wilton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to help steer $100M in Wilton school construction plans
  • What Wilton's budget fight could mean for your future tax bill
  • Will sewer limits derail Wilton Center's 225 new apartments?

Also on today's calendar: The Pumpkin Patch at St. John's Lutheran Stamford and 25 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Turning sunny; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 62, low: 57.
  • Monday: Pleasant; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wilton School Building Committee Seeks Expert Volunteers (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton officials are urgently recruiting residents with engineering, architecture, finance, HVAC, or construction expertise to serve on a new School Building Committee overseeing more than $100 million in upcoming school projects. This volunteer group will help manage work at Cider Mill School and other buildings, reviewing proposals and keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and eligible for state reimbursement. Interested residents are asked to email a brief statement and resume to the Board of Education or its chair.
   

2. Wilton BOF Budget Planning Faces Financial, Spending Disputes (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton's Board of Finance is wrestling with incomplete audits, disputed transfer powers, and concerns about how Town Hall has shifted more than $1.3 million between departments. Some members want to pause new hires and projects until the books are clearer, while they also debate how much budget guidance to give the Board of Selectmen for FY28. The outcome could shape future staffing, capital projects, and tax levels for residents.
   

3. Kimco Wilton Center Apartments: ARB Seeks Design Changes (goodmorningwilton.com) — A major 225-unit apartment proposal at 15-21 River Rd. could significantly reshape Wilton Center, and town boards are pressing Kimco's architects for less repetitive, more village-like designs. At the same time, unresolved sewer-capacity limits with Norwalk threaten to stall Phase II, with Wilton's projected flows already brushing against its contractual cap. The outcome will influence downtown walkability, new housing options, and future development across town.
   

4. Selectmen Approve Lighting Project, Discuss Sidewalk Maintenance (newcanaansentinel.com) — Road work on Route 106 is starting at the Wilton town line and could last up to six weeks, so local drivers are urged to avoid the area during daytime hours when possible. Nearby selectmen also approved a major lighting upgrade for Center School's parking lot and advanced several sidewalk and infrastructure projects, including funding applications that could bring millions in state support.
   

5. No. 5 Southington football rides defense, Roman's 3 touchdown passes past Wilton (ctinsider.com) — Wilton High's football team fell to 2-2 after a 34-14 road loss to No. 5 Southington on Friday night, despite touchdowns from Colton Smith and Dennis Dustin. Southington's fast-paced offense and stingy defense contained Wilton's ground game and capitalized on key stops and a turnover. The Warriors now regroup with both losses coming against strong CCC opponents.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 39th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show at Historic Merwinsville Hotel —Lori Meehan Read on Patch
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Grade A) Salary Range $18.00 - $25.50/hr in Norwalk. Apply here.
  • Sephora posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager, SoNo Collection in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilton here.

Ok Wilton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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