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Wilton panel recommends projects using $360,000 gift

WILTON — Recreation Director Frank Donald met Tuesday with selectpersons to discuss Recreation Committee recommendations for using a recently received $360,000 endowment. The committee proposes putting $200,000 into a trust fund and spending $160,000 on four items. Only future interest on the fund would be used on projects. The donor intended for the money to […]

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Wilton approves gazebo purchase for Bass Park

WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday approved spending up to $24,000 to purchase a gazebo for Bass Park. Fifthroom, an online company from Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, will build and transport the 20- by 20-foot gazebo for up to $5,000 less than a local builder estimated the cost, said Frank Donald, director of Parks and […]

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Bass Park gets surprise donation; future plans announced

WILTON — The circular drive at Bass Park was barricaded Wednesday after future plans for the park were announced Tuesday night. Signs will be posted urging drivers to use the new parking lot off Gilbert Street, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told those gathered for a ribbon cutting celebration of the new parking area. The park […]

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The circus returns to Wilton on July 29, tickets now available

WILTON — The Big Top returns to Wilton when the Recreation Department hosts the circus on Wednesday, July 29. “We had great,  positive feedback,” Frank Donald, recreation director, said of last year’s performance. “People have been asking if they are coming again.” The 2015 Spectacular, presented by Walker Events Inc., takes place with showings at […]