Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 55.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wilton Public Schools Ranks Among CT's Best For 2027: Niche (patch.com) — Wilton residents can take pride in their school district, which Niche has ranked sixth-best in Connecticut and among the top 100 nationwide for 2027, earning an A+ overall. Wilton Public Schools also scored especially well as a place to teach, for teacher quality, and for student athletics, reflecting strong performance across academics and school culture.
• Wilton FY28 Budget Forecast Prompts Debate Among Selectmen (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton's Board of Selectmen is wrestling with an early FY28 forecast that projects about a 4.5% increase in town operating and capital costs before new staffing is added. Selectmen are debating whether to endorse a preliminary number now, as they weigh needs like firefighters, public works staff and administrative support against pressure to control spending and future tax increases.
• More Protection for America's Horses and More Opportunities (americanhorsepubs.org) — Rising Starr Equine Rescue in Wilton has been nationally recognized as an EQUUS Foundation Mentor and Horse Whisperer Award recipient, underscoring its high standards of horse care and management. The announcement comes as EQUUS distributes over $410,000 in grants and scholarships nationwide, spotlighting organizations that protect horses and expand equine-assisted opportunities for people.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 00877, NEW CANAAN in New Canaan. Apply here.
ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Meat Wrapper Clerk (Grade A) Salary Range $18.50 - $18.50/hr in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Weston
St. Francis of Assisi marks 800th anniversary of saint's death (bridgeportdiocese.org)
New Canaan
New Canaan Museum & Historical Society and Francos Wine Merchants Partner for Third Annual Wine Tasting (newcanaansentinel.com)
Rare Blue Lobster, Parrot Among New Animals At The Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk: PHOTOS (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!