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Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Extended Road Closures Reported After Crash In Wilton (patch.com) — Wilton drivers are being urged to avoid the Georgetown area after a crash shut down parts of Danbury Road and School Street while emergency crews work at the scene. Police say extended closures are likely and are asking motorists to seek alternate routes and give responders space, with more updates expected as the situation develops.
2. Wilton FY25 Audit Delayed as BOF Targets Problems (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton's Fiscal Year 2025 audit is now expected to be finished in late September, months past the state deadline, raising concerns about financial controls and even the town's bond rating. In response, the Board of Finance has created a new Audit Remediation and Financial Reporting Subcommittee to monitor corrective actions, push for written procedures, and build a clearer timetable for future audits.
3. Driver Had BAC More Than 3 Times Legal Limit With Child In Car: Wilton Police (patch.com) — Wilton police say they arrested a Norwalk woman on Danbury Road after she allegedly drove with a child in her SUV while her blood alcohol level tested at more than three times the legal limit. The 41-year-old faces DUI and under-18 passenger charges and is due in Stamford Superior Court, a reminder of active local enforcement on impaired driving.
4. From $120K to more than $1 million — starter home prices running the gamut in Connecticut (thehour.com) — Starter home prices in Connecticut are climbing, and Wilton stands out with a median "starter" home price around $725,000, far above many other towns. The article compares prices from Greenwich to Thompson and explains how tight land supply and stalled state legislation are shaping what first-time buyers can realistically afford.
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