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Hello again Wilton! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wilton schools earn A+ and top-10 ranking in Connecticut
  • How could Wilton's early FY28 forecast affect your future tax bill?
  • How Wilton's Rising Starr just earned top national honors for horse rescue

Also on today's calendar: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event and 25 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wilton Public Schools Ranks Among CT's Best For 2027: Niche (patch.com) — Wilton residents can take pride in their school district, which Niche has ranked sixth-best in Connecticut and among the top 100 nationwide for 2027, earning an A+ overall. Wilton Public Schools also scored especially well as a place to teach, for teacher quality, and for student athletics, reflecting strong performance across academics and school culture.
   

• Wilton FY28 Budget Forecast Prompts Debate Among Selectmen (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton's Board of Selectmen is wrestling with an early FY28 forecast that projects about a 4.5% increase in town operating and capital costs before new staffing is added. Selectmen are debating whether to endorse a preliminary number now, as they weigh needs like firefighters, public works staff and administrative support against pressure to control spending and future tax increases.
   

• More Protection for America's Horses and More Opportunities (americanhorsepubs.org) — Rising Starr Equine Rescue in Wilton has been nationally recognized as an EQUUS Foundation Mentor and Horse Whisperer Award recipient, underscoring its high standards of horse care and management. The announcement comes as EQUUS distributes over $410,000 in grants and scholarships nationwide, spotlighting organizations that protect horses and expand equine-assisted opportunities for people.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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