2015 Review: Soap Opera Star Dies; Bobcats; Board of Ed Sued

By Feroze Dhanoa

This year, we saw a lot happen in Wilton, whether it was politics, business, crime or animals.

A new first selectman was elected, local pet food company Blue Buffalo started trading on the NASDAQ as ”BUFF”, residents spotted more than one bobcat strolling about town and a family is suing the Wilton Board of Education alleging that a former paraprofessional found guilty of possessing child pornography sexually assaulted a 4-year-old.

Let’s not forget David Canary. A well renowned soap opera star who called Wilton home died in November of natural causes. Canary was born in Indiana and chose the path of acting after turning down an offer to play professional football for the Denver Broncos.

Take a look at some of the top stories of 2015 on the Wilton Patch:

• Soap Opera Actor David Canary Dies at 77
• Update: Family Sues Wilton Board of Ed Over Alleged Sex Assault
• Untimely Death of UConn Senior From Wilton Under Investigation
• Wilton Educator Up for Grammy Foundation Award
• Watch: Bobcats Spotted in Wilton
• Bobcat on Morning Walk Captured on Camera
• Wilton Election 2015 Results: Winners Announced in First Selectman, Selectman Races
• Funeral Arrangements Set For Local Priest Struck and Killed by Train
• Blue Buffalo Pet Products Offers Shares, Expects to Raise $501M+
• Wilton Pet Food Company Settles Class-action Lawsuit
• Wilton School Officials Respond to Sexual Assault Allegations Against Teacher