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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.
[Editor’s note: The Town of Wilton website was down at press time so links to agendas and Zoom coordinates were not available. Check the Town’s website closer to meeting times.]
Wednesday, Oct. 21: Economic Development Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22
- Board of Education Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Wilton High School Professional Library, via Zoom and on YouTube [agenda] [Zoom link] [YouTube Channel]
- Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
October 26, 2026: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom only
GOOD To Shred — Wilton Go Green, Kiwanis to Host Community Shred Day
Wilton Go Green and Wilton Kiwanis Club are co-hosting a Community Shred Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (or until the truck is full). The event is being held at the Wilton Historical Society (224 Danbury Rd.). Organizers suggested a $20-per-box/bag donation on-site.
GOOD To Make Waves: WHS Girls Swimming and Diving Team Celebrates Senior Night
The Wilton High School girls swimming and diving team is inviting the community to support the team’s four graduating seniors at their final swimming and diving meet this Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 3:40 p.m. at the Wilton YMCA.
The four seniors are Vedha Kongettira, Maya Kruezer, Megan Lussier and Sophia Svezia. The girls are continuing their swimming careers after they graduate: Kongettira at Emory University, Kruezer at College of the Holy Cross and Lussier at University of Delaware; and Svezia is undecided.
GOOD To Paddle and Support: A Better Chance of Wilton to Host First-Ever Paddle Tennis Social Fundraiser
A Better Chance of Wilton is hosting its inaugural Fall Social and Paddle Tennis Tournament fundraiser. Whether stepping onto the court or cheering from the sidelines, guests will have an exciting evening that promises friendly competition, community spirit and meaningful impact.
On Saturday, Nov. 7 from 6-11 p.m. at the Wilton Riding Club, guests will enjoy delicious brisket sliders, hearty chili, a curated wine tasting courtesy of Coastal Rhodes Wines and more. Proceeds support A Better Chance of Wilton’s scholars and programs. ABC scholars will join the festivities for an evening of paddle tennis fun, and all attendees will be entered for a chance to win four Disney World theme park tickets.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the ABC Wilton website.
GOOD To Know: Police Say Pimpewaug Rd. Traffic Tripled Since Detours
According to minutes from the Police Commission meeting on Oct. 12, Wilton Police are tracking a marked increase in traffic on Pimpewaug Rd. since detours were set to accommodate the Cannon Rd. and Honey Hill Rd. bridge closures. Lt. Dave Hartman has recently completed traffic studies that show roughly three times the previous traffic volume on Pimpewaug Rd. than before the detours.
As a result, Police Chief Thomas Conlan drafted a letter asking the State Department of Transportation to reconsider the Town’s concerns regarding increased traffic on Pimpewaug Rd. Wilton officials have asked the state to install a temporary traffic light at the intersection of Pimpewaug Rd. and Rte. 7/Danbury Rd.
GOOD To Gather: Tickets Now Available for Woodcock Nature Center’s Annual Wreath Festival
Tickets are now available for Woodcock Nature Center‘s popular Wreath Festival, which runs from Nov. 30–Dec. 11, followed by family days on Dec. 12–13.
At this popular annual event guests decorate a 24-inch balsam wreath with an assortment of materials while relaxing by a roaring fire among friends. Wreath festival welcomes 1,000 guests and raises over $90,000 for the nature center’s programs in environmental education.
Now available to purchase are individual tickets in Woodcock’s picturesque pondside tent (21+ only), Family Day tickets for the opportunity to make a wreath with all ages and a limited number of to-go decorating kits.
According to the Woodcock website, Group Requests in the pavilion (15 people minimum, 18 maximum) are now full.
Tickets sell quickly, and organizers suggest reading all details closely before purchasing. Age 21-and-over only except Family Day. Advance purchase is required and there are no refunds or exchanges. All attendees must have a ticket for in-person events and spectators cannot be accommodated.
GOOD To Go for the Goal: WHS Girls Varsity Soccer Celebrates Senior Players
The WHS girls varsity soccer team will honor its eight senior players during the Senior Night game against Danbury on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Lilly Field. The team and Wilton community will celebrate their dedication, hard work and contributions to the program. The seniors are Gianna Todaro, Maddie Pendergast, Maddy Rayment, Emma Hendricks, Kate Mesh, Katie Lalor, Grayson O’Donnell and Alexis Leopold.
