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The mission of the Wilton Energy and Utilities Commission is to promote resource conservation, energy efficiency, and explore means to reduce the carbon footprint of the community through the use of renewable energy and other initiatives in public buildings, homes, and local businesses. The Commission serves in an advisory role in support of the Board of Selectmen. It also provides education to the community on energy-related topics.  The Energy and Utilities Commission is comprised of 9 members who serve in…

The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) is a nine-member elected body responsible for overseeing land use and development activity within Wilton. This involves performing a detailed review and analysis of certain development proposals and making decisions based on established regulatory criteria. Other responsibilities include the review of zoning regulation amendment applications, changes to the Town’s zoning map, applications involving the subdivision of land, and the evaluation of mandatory referrals from the Board of Selectmen. The PZC oversees long-range planning initiatives,…

The Wilton Conservation Commission was established pursuant to Section 7-131a of the Connecticut General Statutes to organize, maintain, and direct conservation activities for the Town of Wilton for the following purposes: To constitute a Conservation Commission within the meaning of Section 7-131a and to have all the rights and powers conferred upon it by such statute. To guide the development and conservation of the natural resources within the Town of Wilton. To propose, manage and maintain or provide for the…

The Village District Design Advisory Committee (VDDAC) and the Architectural Review Board (ARB) is charged with providing expert architectural guidance to applicants and design recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission in the review of certain commercial and non-commercial development applications. Consisting of five members, the entity functions as a combined panel that serves in two distinct capacities depending on the nature and location of the proposal. The panel serves in an advisory capacity only. Meeting agendas, minutes, and Zoom…

The Deer Management Committee, reporting through the Conservation Commission, investigates issues associated with the perceived excessive density of deer in Wilton. The Commission is comprised of seven members who serve in three-year terms. Meeting agendas, minutes, and Zoom links can be found here.

The Board of Finance exercises oversight of the Town of Wilton’s finances. The primary function of the Board of Finance is to recommend a budget and a mill rate to the Annual Town Meeting. The Board also has the power to designate the external auditor and to approve supplemental appropriations upon the request of the Board of Selectmen or the Board of Education. The Board reviews bonding proposals prior to consideration by the Annual Town Meeting and the Connecticut General…