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GOOD To Watch/Attend: Upcoming Town Board/Commission Meetings and Events
Editor’s note: GOOD Morning Wilton links to agendas and Zoom/Teams links when they are posted to the Town’s website. Readers can always check the Town of Wilton website or the Board of Education webpage for additional information.
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]
Friday, Oct. 9: Board of Selectmen Special Meeting at 9 a.m. via Zoom only [agenda] [Zoom link]
Monday, Oct. 12:
- Police Commission Meeting at 4:30 p.m.
- Fire Commission Special Meeting at 5 p.m. via Zoom only [agenda] [Zoom link]
Tuesday, Oct. 13:
- Historic District & Historic Property Commission Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- Board of Finance Meeting at 7 p.m.
- Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom only [agenda] [Zoom link]
GOOD To Talk: Wilton Holds Mental Health Community Conversation
Join the Wilton community at the Riverbrook Regional YMCA on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 9:15 a.m. for a discussion on mental health and substance abuse.
With youth and adults in the community and across the country facing various mental health challenges, this event aims to foster connection and conversation, reassuring attendees that they are not alone.
Navigating these topics and the healthcare system can be difficult and isolating. Different groups are coming together to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore available community resources. The event will cover various aspects of mental health, offer guidance on recognizing signs of concern in both youth and adults, and discuss challenges and resources for navigating the ever-changing mental health system.
Moderated by Yale Child Study Center and Yale Center for Brain and Mind Health psychologist and youth mental health researcher Christine Cha, PhD, the panel includes Wilton Deputy Police Chief Robert Cipolla, Parent Coach/NAMI facilitator/Block Party USA Founder Vanessa Elias, Yale Child Study Center Assistant Professor Dr. Jackie Britt-Friedman, Wilton Social Services Director Stephanie Rowe and Wilton Public Schools Director of Climate, Community, Wellness and Belonging Kim Zemo.
Along with the panel discussion, there will be resource tables with different mental health organizations available for attendees to engage with.
The Community Conversation on Mental Health is sponsored by NAMI Southwest CT, Riverbrook Regional YMCA, Town of Wilton, Wilton Police Department, Wilton Public Schools, Wilton Youth Council and the Yale Child Study Center.
GOOD To Get a Clue: Tickets for WHS’s Clue: High School Edition to Go On Sale
Six guests, one mansion and a host who doesn’t survive the evening. Wilton High School students are bringing Clue: High School Edition to the stage, and it promises to be a fast, funny ride full of twists.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. For details, visit the WHS Theatre website.
Performances will be held in the Wilton High School Little Theatre on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 5-7 at 7 p.m. each evening, as well as on Saturday at 1 p.m.
GOOD To Get Healthy: Classes for YMCA’s New Diabetes Prevention Programs Now Forming
The Wilton YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is tailored for adults aged 18 and older who have a BMI (Body Mass Index) greater than 25 and may be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
The program offers a welcoming environment to support participants in their journeys towards a healthier lifestyle. More than just a series of classes, the program offers an opportunity to engage with others who share similar goals, learn healthy habits and celebrate personal growth together.
Eligibility can be confirmed through one of three blood tests: A1c, Fasting Plasma Glucose or 2-hour Plasma Glucose. Additionally, individuals who have had gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy or possess two or more risk factors are also welcome to join.
Participants are supported by a dedicated Diabetes Prevention Program facilitator, Geoff Malyszka at the Wilton YMCA, and will learn practical strategies for healthy eating, increasing physical activity and making lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
Contact Director of Healthy Living Rhoda Kasparek for more information on dates and registration, via email or by calling 203.762.8384, ext. 282.
GOOD To Be Entertained: Wilton Playshop Brings Pippin to the Stage This November
This November, the Wilton Playshop will open its 2026–2027 season with Pippin, the beloved musical featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson. Performances run Nov. 6-21.
A theatrical story about ambition, identity and the search for an extraordinary life, Pippin follows a young prince determined to discover his purpose. His journey unfolds under the guidance of the mysterious Leading Player and an ensemble of performers who invite him into an increasingly dazzling world of possibility.
With its memorable Stephen Schwartz score, bold theatricality and questions about what makes a life meaningful, Pippin has captivated audiences for generations. The Wilton Playshop production brings the musical into the intimate setting of its historic Lovers Lane theater, where audiences are never far from the action.
Tickets are available through the Wilton Playshop website. Senior and youth pricing is available, as well as discounted rates for groups of 10 or more.
