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Hi Wilton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Wilton's surprise state audit will test its voting safeguards
  • Will Wilton embrace the SSND senior community or risk what comes next?
  • Can Wilton football handle a brutal 2026 schedule and still contend?

Also on today's calendar: Bucciarelli Farm and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wilton Absentee Ballot Precinct Selected for State Audit (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton's absentee ballot precinct has been randomly chosen for a state-run post‑election audit of the Aug. 11 primaries, with no issues suspected in the town's results. Local registrars describe strict bipartisan safeguards, from supervised absentee voting in senior facilities to chain‑of‑custody records and public tabulator testing, all aimed at protecting Wilton voters' confidence in how their ballots are counted.
   

• 'Trying Not to Be an 'Amen Chorus' for Hines': SSND Project Supporters Vow to Hold Developer to Its Promises (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton residents are sharply divided over Hines' proposal to turn the former School Sisters of Notre Dame property on Belden Hill Road into a 280‑unit senior living community, a decision that could reshape local zoning and senior housing options. Supporters' group Support the Sisters backs the plan but vows to pressure Hines on building height, setbacks and underground parking, while opponents warn about traffic, infrastructure strain and precedent for future large projects.
   

• 10 CT high school football teams helped or hurt by 2026 schedules (thehour.com) — Wilton High's football team faces a much tougher 2026 schedule after last year's run to the Class MM semifinals, with seven opponents coming off playoff seasons. Despite graduating key receivers and its quarterback, Wilton returns star running back Dennis Dustin and a recent history of success against powerhouses like Greenwich, setting up a challenging but intriguing fall for local fans.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Interesting animal caught on our security camera tonight!
    You have to click the video to see it in full size frame. (Nextdoor Edgig)
  • Come Join the Fun this Saturday !
    St Johns Church Community BBQ, games for kids, food and live music (Nextdoor Deer Run)
  • ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in New Canaan. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Weston

New Canaan

  • Connecticut native Jack Conley signs with New England Patriots (ctpost.com)
  • Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ:BWFG) Director Purchases 2,540 Shares (insidertrades.com)
  • Meet Fire Chief William Perritt [Q&A] (newcanaanite.com)

Westport

  • Westport Finance Board To Consider School Fund Transfers, Town Carryovers (patch.com)

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 a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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