WILTON — Selectpersons decided Tuesday to send a letter to the owner of Wilson Lake Country Club concerning unpaid real estate and personal property taxes that now total more than $17,000. Chairperson Tiffany Maiuri said the town will send a “courtesy letter” to Wilton Golf Holdings LLC “as a friendly reminder of their pledge to […]
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Wilton country club owes more than $17,000 in back taxes
WILTON — Selectpersons decided Tuesday to send a letter to the owner of Wilson Lake Country Club concerning unpaid real estate and personal property taxes that now total more than $17,000. Chairperson Tiffany Maiuri said the town will send a “courtesy letter” to Wilton Golf Holdings LLC “as a friendly reminder of their pledge to […]
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Summer 2019 projected opening for Western Maine Play Museum
WILTON — At a meeting Tuesday, October 30, updates on the progress of the Western Maine Play Museum were shared. A summer 2019 opening is projected for the main part of the building. WMPM Vice President Lori Lewis shared how the museum had gotten to where it is today. Between 2013 when the vision of a play […]
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Wilton selectperson resigns, more asbestos found at Forster mill site
The former Forster mill site in Wilton. (File photo) WILTON — Citing personal reasons, Selectperson Ruth Cushman submitted her resignation Tuesday from the Board of Selectpersons. “But I’m only a phone call away if I can help,” Cushman said. She plans to continue serving until June, when a successor can be voted in to finish […]
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Wilton seeks new superintendent for two plants
WILTON — The town is advertising for a new superintendent and chief operator for the wastewater treatment and water plants. “Justin Futia is no longer working here,” Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. “His last day was on Sept. 12.” Irish would not say more about his departure. In the meantime, Irish has asked Mark Holt, […]
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Wilton town report dedicated to deputy fire chief
Tom Doak, deputy chief of Wilton Fire and Rescue, was surprised Tuesday when the Board of Selectpersons and Town Manager Rhonda Irish came to the Fire Department meeting. Chairwoman Tiffany Maiuri presented Doak with the first copy of the town report, which was dedicated to him. Doak marks 60 years of service to the fire […]
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East Wilton Jarden merging with Rubbermaid to become Newell Brands
WILTON — Jarden Plastic Solutions in East Wilton will soon be known as Newell Brands with Newell Rubbermaid Inc.’s acquisition of Jarden Corp. The local mill is one of the town’s largest employers, with about 230 people producing white, clear and black cutlery for its sister company, Jarden Home Brands in Dryden, which distributes the […]
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Wilton sewer rate faces increase, help sought from town
WILTON — As work progresses on the $10.8 million sewer treatment plant renovation, the Board of Selectpersons is contemplating the next rate increase to help cover costs. The increase is likely to occur soon so that repayment of loans can start next year and continue for the next 30 years, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. Discussions […]
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Wilton signs loan agreement, moves ahead on park grant
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons have voted to convert a forgivable loan to permanent financing through the Maine Municipal Bond Bank. Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the board the interim loan/grant was received three years ago through the Maine Department of Environmental Protection SRF program. The loan/grant was part of the funding for Phase […]