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Hi there, Wilton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Wilton EMT turned her grief into "Losing Mom".
  • What Wilton's Flock cameras really capture—and who can see it.
  • Why Wilton Police say this repeat DUI arrest is especially troubling

Also on today's calendar: Third Thursday evening tour and wine tasting at The Glass House this Summer and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wilton Author Peggy Ottman Explores Hospice in Losing Mom (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton resident and former local EMT Peggy Ottman is sharing an intimate memoir about her mother's final 41 days in hospice, hoping to make end-of-life conversations less frightening for families. Her book, "Losing Mom," draws on years of hospice experience and personal grief, and will be sold at Schmendrick's Bookshop on Cannon Road as well as other area stores and online.
   

2. Wilton Police Back Flock Cameras Amid State ALPR Review (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton's 11 Flock license plate cameras are under fresh scrutiny as Gov. Ned Lamont urges towns to pause new installations while the state reviews ALPR use, but local police and commissioners strongly defend the system's crime-fighting value. Residents and privacy advocates are raising concerns about data sharing and federal access, while town leaders weigh transparency, oversight and future policy choices.
   

3. Norwalk Man Accused Of Driving Drunk In Wilton With Child In Car — Again (dailyvoice.com) — Wilton Police say a Norwalk man was arrested on Danbury Road after allegedly driving impaired with a child in the car, marking at least his second such arrest in town. Officers reported erratic driving near Old Highway this month and previously near Wilton High School in 2023, underscoring ongoing concerns about impaired driving on local roads.
   

4. Wilton BOS Weighs School Building Project Oversight (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton officials are debating how best to oversee major renovations at Cider Mill, Middlebrook and Wilton High School, including whether to hire an owner's representative and create a dedicated school building committee. Board of Education leaders warn that missteps could jeopardize state reimbursement and drive up costs, while selectmen wrestle with questions of authority, accountability and staff capacity before work begins next summer.
   

5. U.S. News ranks best Connecticut high schools for 2026-27 (thehour.com) — Wilton families can celebrate that Wilton High School is ranked seventh in Connecticut and 300th nationally in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–27 Best High Schools list. The statewide rankings highlight strong academic performance across multiple Fairfield County schools, underscoring how competitive local districts are when it comes to test scores, college readiness and graduation rates.
   

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Ok Wilton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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