This is the start of a new year, the last year of my four-year term and a good time to review priorities for the year ahead.
Cost Reduction
In the past three years, we have reduced costs and slowed cost growth by consolidating positions within the town and with the schools, by identify ...
The 411 on Wilton Roads
Residents often inquire about responsibility for the land adjacent to town roads. There is a common misunderstanding that the Town owns the first 10-15 feet of property on either side of town-owned roads. Actually the size of the town-owned land between the roa ...
Editorial...
"A Pivotal Time for Wilton’s Future"
Companies and developers have many alternatives to expand and invest within and outside Connecticut. Yet several are choosing to expand and invest in Wilton, particularly along RT 7. How we respond as a community will impact the vit ...
The Town, residents and businesses have worked hard through the years to advocate for safety and operational improvements to the intersection of Rte. 7 and Grumman Hill Rd.. Both Rte. 7 and Grumman Hill Rd. have a high level of traffic during commuting hours and turning into Grumman Hill ...
Letter to the Editor: Clear Evidence–and a Call for Civility
To the Editor:
I am writing regarding your Nov. 28 article, “Fireworks at P&Z as Ridgefield Road Moratorium Denied.” There is reported information which I would like to correct. The two draft resolutions, one for a ...
We are fourteen weeks into the new fiscal year and still facing uncertainty regarding the State’s fiscal crisis and its impact on Wilton. Unfortunately, there have been few signs of a possible resolution.
Nevertheless, Town government is working hard to ensure that Wilton is in a stro ...
To the Editor:
Miller-Driscoll students started the new school year in a building that is bright, cheerful, equipped with up-to-date infrastructure, modern fire safety and security systems and numerous other new features. On behalf of the Board of Selectmen, I would like to thank thos ...
The following is an op-ed released by the first selectman, Lynne Vanderslice, with updates and details on several issues and projects in front of the town.
We are five weeks into the new fiscal year and the town is in limbo as we await a State budget and decisions on proposed cuts to ...
To the Editor:
I am concerned Wilton residents may have been misled by your recent article, "CT Legislators Give Wilton Relief from 8-30g Affordable Housing with Veto Override." The individual changes to the statute generally do not apply to towns like Wilton so they are expected to h ...
The following is an op-ed from Wilton's first selectman, Lynne Vanderslice.
With eight ballot questions, this year’s Annual Town Meeting promises to be interesting. I encourage all residents to attend. The meeting on May 2 begins sharply at 7:30 p.m. at the Clune Center. Please arrive ...
The following is an op-ed from Lynne Vanderslice, Wilton's first selectman.
At this year's Annual Town Meeting, in addition to the question on the FY 2018 budget, voters will be asked to vote on seven additional questions: the discontinuance of a town road known as Old 2 Rod Highway, ...
Just as Wilton has begun developing our FY 2018 budget, so have the Governor and the State Legislature. Facing an estimated $1.4 billion deficit in FY 2018 alone, last week Governor Malloy presented his proposed budget. For Wilton his proposals mean a more than $1 million reduction in ed ...
