5 Things To Know In Wilton: Election Day At The Field House, Selectmen Revisit Polling Site Security

WILTON, CT — Wilton votes in the state election Tuesday at the Wilton High School field house, a day after the Board of Selectmen takes up polling place security following last week's false alarm at the Clune Center.

Here are five things to know about life around Wilton this week:

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1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Field House, Wilton High School
What to know: Election Day voting is at the Field House at Wilton High School, according to the Registrars of Voters. Early voting ran through Nov. 1 at the Clune Center at the high school.
More information here.

2. Selectmen Take Up Polling Place Security After Clune Center Scare
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 240 Danbury Road
What to know: First Selectman Toni Boucher said polling place options were added to the Board of Selectmen's agenda after police responded Oct. 26 to a report of a person carrying a "barrel" toward the Clune Center early voting site, according to the town. Wilton High School was locked down until officers determined the man was carrying a walking cane and had been there for legitimate purposes. Boucher said early voting has created new security concerns because schools are in session, and that the town will revisit alternatives such as Comstock Community Center, which would need renovations and carry budget implications.
More information here.

3. Town Issues Delayed FY2025 Audit
When: Released Oct. 23
Where: Town Hall, 240 Danbury Road
What to know: Wilton has completed its delayed audit for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025, with an unmodified opinion, according to the town. The General Fund balance rose about $5.1 million to $29.3 million, including $25.7 million unassigned, and tax collections reached 99.47% of the adjusted levy. The town kept its Aaa rating. The CFO will work with the Board of Finance's Audit Committee on the auditors' findings and recommendations.
More information here.

4. Regional Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Brookfield High School, 45 Long Meadow Hill Road, Brookfield
What to know: The Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority's last regional household hazardous waste day of the year is open to residents of its member towns, according to HRRA. Accepted items include paints, stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, aerosol cans, waste fuels and 1-pound propane cylinders; motor oil, antifreeze, electronics, fluorescent bulbs and auto batteries aren't accepted. Stay in your vehicle, bring a driver's license as proof of residency and put items at the back of the vehicle. It's rain or shine, and waits run five to 30 minutes. Wilton is an HRRA member town.
More information here.

5. Fire, Conservation Commissions And Village Design Panel Meet
When: Fire and Conservation: Wednesday, Nov. 4; ARB/Village District Design Advisory Committee: Thursday, Nov. 5 (electronic)
Where: Town Hall, 240 Danbury Road
What to know: The Fire Commission and Conservation Commission meet Wednesday, and the Architectural Review Board and Village District Design Advisory Committee holds an electronic meeting Thursday, according to the town calendar. No agendas were posted with the calendar entries as of Friday.
More information here.