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Vote for Vision for Planning and Zoning Commission
To the Editor:
I’m writing to strongly support the Democratic candidates for Planning and Zoning [Commission]: Ken Hoffman, Trevor Huffard, Jessica Rainey, Margit Ritz and Michelle Sagimbene. All are committed Wilton residents, active in our community, and ready to ensure the unique character of our town.
P&Z has been run by a Republican clique for decades that has had no vision for the future of the town. We have chaotic sprawl on the southern part of Rte. 7, no strategy for what our town center should look like, and little coordination with other towns for the future of Georgetown. P&Z is simply failing -— it made notorious mistakes on the Hubbard St. project next to the library and on the Kimco project. Yet it has blocked opportunities for Wiltonians to offer their views of the town’s future.
A critical moment for the future of our town is coming up through the next Plan of Conservation and Development. It is a critical tool to protect the town’s historic character and create the kind of living and vital life in Wilton Center and Georgetown we want. Darien and Ridgefield have planned great town centers, why not Wilton?
Vote for vision on P&Z.
Bill Bonvillian
Matt Raimondi’s BOF Leadership Ensures Wilton Stays Strong, Today and Future
To the Editor:
Wilton is fortunate to have Matt Raimondi leading its Board of Finance. As chair, Matt has brought focus, energy and vision to the town’s financial leadership. He runs meetings that are efficient, fair and productive, driving real progress while keeping everyone’s voice at the table. Through collaboration and bridge-building, Matt has helped turn shared goals into tangible results for Wilton residents.
Professionally, Matt’s financial expertise shows in everything he does. He takes complex financial challenges and makes them clear, actionable and strategic. Under his leadership, the town has advanced long-term planning efforts, reinforcing Wilton’s reputation for smart, sustainable fiscal management.
Matt leads with integrity, transparency and accountability. He’s opened up the process to residents, encouraging dialogue and data-driven decisions through budget surveys, community presentations and constant engagement.
Born and raised in Wilton, Matt cares deeply about this community and its future. He balances the needs of schools, seniors, families and essential town services with discipline and heart. His leadership ensures Wilton stays strong — not just today, but for generations to come. Simply put, Matt Raimondi is the kind of leader every town hopes to have.
Jeffrey Rutishauser
Former Board of Finance Chairman/Member (2001-2003; 2013-2021)
Colin Christ will Serve P&Z with Integrity, Balance, Vision
To the Editor:
I am pleased to support Colin Christ for Wilton’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
Colin is a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience at Cenveo Worldwide, where he currently serves as Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain. His extensive background in logistics and operations, along with prior leadership roles at R.R. Donnelley and Moore Corporation, has equipped him with a practical, results-driven approach to complex challenges.
A proud UConn graduate, Colin and his wife have lived in Wilton for many years, where they are raising their three children. He is deeply committed to our community, bringing both professional expertise and personal dedication to organizations such as Kiwanis.
Colin’s priorities are clear and well-aligned with Wilton’s future: supporting responsible development, preserving the small-town character we value, and ensuring that growth thoughtfully meets community needs. His strong analytical skills, combined with a collaborative and measured mindset, make him exceptionally well-suited to guide Wilton through important planning decisions.
I am confident that Colin will serve with integrity, balance, and vision. I urge you to support his candidacy for Planning and Zoning.
Roberta Soden Brill