WILTON — Renovations have begun at the former tannery building on Routes 2 and 4 for phase one of transforming it into a business park. Co-owner John Black said an 11,500-square-foot renovation of the front of the building is underway at Wilson Stream Business Park. “The goal is to have a 24,000-square-foot building shelled in […]
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Wilton Tannery cleanup celebrated as redevelopment begins
WILTON — Those who gathered Thursday to celebrate completion of the Brownfields cleanup process at the former Wilton Tannery and its redevelopment as Wilson Stream Business Park LLC saw it as a Maine success story. Sometimes nothing is done with a site after it is cleaned, Amy Jean McKeown of the Environmental Protection Agency in […]
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Wilton burglary at Rocky Hill Landscaping investigated
WILTON — Police are investigating a burglary at Rocky Hill Landscaping on Cemetery Road on Wednesday, according to officials. The burglary was reported at 12:35 a.m. Security cameras show two people entering the property and taking about $2,000 in merchandise from a commercial marijuana growth area, according to Wilton police Chief Heidi Wilcox. The intruders […]
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Board accepts redevelopment plan for Wilton Tannery site
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons agreed Tuesday to accept a redevelopment proposal for the Wilton Tannery property at 833 Route 2. Four members agreed to sell the property to James Black of Black Acres Firewood and his brother, John Black of Rocky Hill Landscaping, for $1. John Black is a selectman and stepped down […]
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John Black takes Wilton selectman’s seat
WILTON — Challenger John Black earned a three-year seat on the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday with 373 votes. Incumbent Terry Brann was seeking re-election after nine years on the board, but was challenged by Black and Gerald Whitney. Brann had 171 votes and Whitney had 132, Town Clerk Diane Dunham said. Selectman Paul Berkey […]
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Wilton candidates seek seat on the Board of Selectmen
WILTON — Three residents are seeking election to a three-year seat on the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. Selectman Terry Brann is being challenged by John Black and Gerald Whitney. Selectman Paul Berkey and school board director Keith Swett are unopposed in their bids for three-year terms. The election takes place from 8 a.m. to […]