Hey there, Wilton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
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Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Take A Tour: Wilton's 5 Priciest Homes On The Market Right Now (patch.com) — Wilton house hunters can peek inside the town's five most expensive homes now on the market, with prices ranging from about $2.4 million to over $5.1 million. The listings, all in Wilton, showcase sprawling square footage, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, and recent updates, based on current Zillow data.
2. Wilton EDC Hears $52K Video Marketing Proposal (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton's Economic Development Commission is weighing a Wilton resident's $52,000‑per‑year proposal for professionally produced social media videos promoting the town, though no funding source or approval path has been identified. Commissioners also prepped for Wilton Restaurant Weeks, a possible Wellness Week and a Shark Tank‑style showcase, while vice chair Tom Shimko announced his resignation ahead of the Sept. 23 meeting.
3. Wilton Curriculum Chief Chuck Smith to Retire in 2027 (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton's longtime curriculum chief, Assistant Superintendent Chuck Smith, will retire in June 2027 after 14 years shaping instruction across all Wilton schools, and the district will launch a search this fall for his successor. He detailed recent curriculum work emphasizing inquiry-based, hands-on learning and less screen time, as board members highlighted how his initiatives in literacy, math, and recovery from COVID disruptions have influenced every classroom.
4. Ridgefield high school football preview 2026 (thehour.com) — Ridgefield's 2026 football schedule includes a high-stakes Thanksgiving Eve showdown at Wilton, renewing their border rivalry for the first time since 2004. The Tigers return key playmakers but must navigate a brutal FCIAC slate packed with playoff-caliber opponents.
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