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GOOD To Watch/Attend: Upcoming Town Board/Commission Meetings and Events

Editor’s note: GOOD Morning Wilton links to agendas when they are posted to the Town’s website. Otherwise, agenda links are directed to a Board or Commission’s “Minutes & Agendas” page online.

Wednesday, Oct. 7:

  • Fire Commission Meeting at 5 p.m. via Zoom only [agenda] [Zoom link]
  • Conservation Commission Meeting — CANCELED

Thursday, Oct. 8:

  • Board of Education Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Wilton High School Professional Library, via Zoom and via YouTube [agenda] [Zoom link] [YouTube channel]
  • Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Comstock Community Center, Rm. 31 and via Zoom [agenda] [Zoom link]

GOOD To Be Inspired: Wilton Library Presents “Weir Inspired: Works of the Weir Farm Artist Collective” Art Exhibition

Garden at Weir Farm by Lucy Reitzfeld

Wilton Library is presenting the diverse works of more than 37 area artists from Weir Farm National Historical Park’s Artist Collective program in its October-November art exhibition, “Weir Inspired: Works of the Weir Farm Artist Collective,” opening on Friday, Oct. 9 with a reception from 6-7:30 p.m.

The Weir Farm Artist Collective brings together artists of all skill levels and mediums to connect, create and share ideas, all inspired by the Weir Farm National Historical Park landscape.

Collective members represent a wide range of artistic practices, including oil, gouache, acrylic, and watercolor painting; drawing; printmaking; photography; pastel; and mixed media. Weir Farm National Historical Park hosts gatherings and paint-outs that are open to all, fostering a community of practice among local artists.

The “Weir Inspired” opening reception is free and open to the public. The exhibition runs through Thursday, Nov. 19. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.

GOOD To Honor: WHS Field Hockey Seniors to be Celebrated

2026 Wilton High School Field Hockey Seniors Credit: Gretchen McMahon Photography

The Wilton community is invited to come out and cheer on Wilton High School field hockey as the Warriors celebrate their seniors on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Fujitani Field.

The Wilton High School field hockey boosters will honor the girls varsity team’s 12 seniors during a special Senior Night ceremony beginning at 5:15 p.m., followed by a game against Ridgefield High School.

This year’s seniors are Hannah Salvino, Sophia Solomon, Georgia DiNapoli, Ava Salvino, Casey O’Connor, Oliwia Mroz, Sabina Sharfuddin, Clara Fielden, Meredith Schwartz, Liza Fogelson, Hannah Sheehy and Amy Hagerty.

GOOD To Plan Ahead: Wilton League of Women Voters Encourages Eligible Voters to Make a Plan to Vote

Credit: Illustration by Wilton League of Women Voters

The nonpartisan Wilton League of Women Voters is encouraging eligible Wilton voters to make a plan to vote in a way that works for each individual. The group hopes people will be aware of all the options available for voting in Election 2026.

Vote in person on Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3

  • All Wilton voters will vote at the Wilton High School Field House. Polls are open 6 a.m.–8 p.m. (voters in line by 8 p.m. can vote and be counted). Bring identification to vote in person

Vote early in person: Oct. 19–Nov. 1 (including weekends)

  • In-person voting during the 14-day Early Voting period will be at the Wilton High School Clune Center. Polls are open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 27 and Thursday, Oct. 29 have extended hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Voters in line by that day’s Early Voting closing time can vote and their vote will be counted. Bring identification to vote in person

Vote by Absentee Ballot: Now open to every voter 

  • Voters no longer need a specific reason, such as illness or absence from town, to apply to vote by absentee ballot.
  • Fill out and submit an absentee ballot application: Visit MyVote.CT.gov to apply online or to download the application in English or Spanish; or visit the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall to get an absentee ballot application.
  • Submit paper applications to the Town Clerk by mail or in person (dropbox available at Town Hall). Once an application is approved, an absentee ballot will be mailed. Voters can submit an application and vote during the same in-person visit to the Town Clerk.
  • Complete and return a ballot by mail, by hand at the Town Clerk, or in the drop box at the rear door of Town Hall no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots returned by mail should be mailed early enough to make the deadline in order to be counted.

Confirm eligibility to vote by checking voter registration on the State of CT website. Same Day Registration will be available during Early Voting days at the Clune Center, and on Election Day at Town Hall, for any unregistered voters or new Wilton residents.

GOOD To Support: ABC Resident Director Yanny Garcia Receives Grant to Pursue Degree in Homeland Security

Credit: contributed

Yanny Garcia, a student at University of New Haven, was awarded a P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant from the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Wilton Chapter W. Garcia is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in homeland security. She is currently the resident director with A Better Chance Wilton, an organization she originally participated in as an ABC Scholar.

The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education was established in 1973 to provide need-based grants to women in the U.S. and Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or families.
Chapter W has been a part of the Wilton community since it was organized in 1981.

GOOD To Cheer for Hope: Two WHS Organizations Raise $1.6K for Suicide Prevention

Credit: contributed

The Wilton High School varsity cheerleaders collaborated with the WHS Hope Squad Club to raise over $1,600 for mental health awareness. On Saturday, Oct. 3, they participated in a walk at Sherwood Island sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The two organizations want to help promote communication and healthy support systems for everyone.

GOOD To Be Safe: Program for Seniors on “What You Need to Know About Scams”

Join Wilton Police Sgt. Jonathan Patry and Lt. David Hartman at Wilton Library for an informative presentation on “What you Need to Know About Scams,” designed to help seniors recognize, avoid and respond to scams. The presentation, co-sponsored by Stay at Home in Wilton, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in the library’s Rimer Room.

Patry and Hartman will explain how scammers operate and manipulate their victims and identify important warning signs to watch for. Attendees will learn practical steps they can take to protect themselves and their personal information, as well as what to do and who to contact if they believe they have been the victim of a scam. This presentation will give seniors the knowledge and confidence they need to recognize suspicious activity before becoming a victim and to know that help is available if a scam does occur.

Registration is required on the Wilton Library website. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.