WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons unanimously agreed Tuesday to hold a special town meeting June 27 on two Community Development Block Grant applications. During the 6:30 p.m. meeting at the Town Office, voters will also consider appropriating up to $300,000 “for hazardous abatement and/or demolition of a portion of the town-owned Forster Mill property,” […]
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Tractor-trailer hauling water overturns in Wilton
WILTON — Police say a tractor-trailer hauling 8,500 gallons of water overturned early Wednesday morning on U.S. Route 2 near the NAPA store when the driver fell asleep. Elsie Martinolich, 56, of Lewiston, was not injured after rolling the tractor and trailer onto its side shortly after midnight, according to a statement from Wilton Police Chief […]
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Veteran’s wife asks residents to commemorate, not celebrate, on Memorial Day
WILTON — The town of Wilton had a special guest on Sunday to help its citizens commemorate Memorial Day. Maj. Richard Daigle of the Maine Air National Guard assisted in memorial observances at the bridge on Main Street and at the Lions Club. Daigle spoke of the bravery shown by fallen men and women of […]
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Memorial Day observed in Wilton, Farmington
Memorial Day events are planned Sunday in Wilton and Monday in Farmington. In Wilton at 1 p.m. a memorial observance at the monument downtown will include speakers, a wreath placed on the monument and one dropped into the brook. A procession will go from the monument to the Wilton Lions Club on Main Street, where […]
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Wilton voters approve firetruck purchase, demolition money
WILTON — Voters approved the purchase of a 2017 rescue firetruck and appropriated $50,000 for a building demolition account at Monday’s annual town meeting. They also amended the building and property maintenance ordinance to include abandoned buildings and properties in the residential zone. A few questions arose in regards to the clarity of the ordinance […]
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Zelva Pease Tremblay
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Zelva Pease Temblay of Oceanside, Calif., formerly of the Wilton area, passed away peacefully and quietly on Sunday, May 14. At 97 years old, she had lived a long and happy life. She was the daughter of the late Guy Wilson and Florence (Haley) Pease. She is survived by her son, Colbert […]
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Wilton board approves grant application
WILTON — Selectpersons on Tuesday approved an application for Carrier Welding for a $240,000 grant to expand its welding and fabrication business on Depot Street. Nathan Carrier sought the town’s help to apply for a Community Development Block Grant. The $240,000 would be combined with $270,000 in loans to purchase more equipment and provide operating […]
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Wilton town meeting set for Monday
WILTON — During Monday’s annual town meeting, voters will consider spending articles that total $3.11 million, including buying a light-duty rescue firetruck. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. May 22 in the Academy Hill School cafeteria. Prior to the meeting, selectpersons will serve a barbecue shortly after 5 p.m. Town reports are available at the […]
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Clydesdales say nay to Wilton Blueberry Festival
WILTON — Despite a letter campaign, the Budweiser Clydesdales will not appear at the 35th annual Blueberry Festival this summer. Shannon Smith, festival chairman, was notified Monday by Federal Distributors who said with deep regret that the Clydesdales will not be able to come. “The reason is Budweiser is doing a special promotion to introduce […]
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Wilton holds public hearing on grant for Carrier Welding
WILTON — Selectpersons will hold a public hearing Tuesday, May 16, on an application for a Community Development Block Grant for Carrier Welding and Fabrication. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilton Public Safety Building on Main Street, because elections are being held at the Town Office. Nathan Carrier bought property on […]