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Good morning to you Wilton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Want a say in Wilton's upcoming school construction projects?
- How close did Wilton come to risking its Aaa bond rating?
- Inside the $4.7 million Wilton estate of a TV fashion star
Also on today's calendar: LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School and 17 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Beautiful with periods of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 58.
- Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Wilton BOE Recruits for School Building Committee (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton's Board of Education is seeking local volunteers for a new School Building Committee that will help oversee major construction projects and state reimbursement for all four Wilton schools. A BOE subcommittee will coordinate closely with the town-appointed group as it reviews architects for Cider Mill work and prepares for projects planned through summer 2027.
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2. Moody's Reviewed Wilton's Aaa Ratings; Boards Not Told (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton's top-tier Moody's Aaa bond rating has been reaffirmed, but the town could face another review if its long-delayed FY2025 audit isn't finished soon. The article details how draft financials were posted to a bond disclosure site before Wilton's finance and selectmen boards were fully briefed, raising transparency questions ahead of a special Board of Finance meeting.
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3. Jay Manuel, 'America's Next Top Model' Star, Relists His Wilton Home (cottagesgardens.com) — A striking contemporary estate at 300 Sturges Ridge Road in Wilton is back on the market for $4.695 million, owned by TV personality and creative director Jay Manuel. With nearly 7,900 square feet, a saltwater pool, luxe indoor amenities, and resort-style outdoor spaces, the home stands out from traditional Colonials while remaining within commuting reach of New York City.
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4. CT high school football top performers from the past week (thehour.com) — Wilton running back Dennis Dustin exploded for 201 rushing yards and five touchdowns in Wilton High's 41-6 win over Westhill, earning a spot among Connecticut's top football performers of the week. The statewide roundup showcases standout efforts from players across many schools, but Wilton fans will especially appreciate how dominant their offense looked in this early-season matchup.
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📸 Around Wilton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilton
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★ Featured events ★
- LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
7:00 pm - The Pardue Brothers, A True Crime Documentary with CT Ties →
Danbury Museum, 43 Main St, Danbury
10:00 am - 26 Ways of Looking a Black Man: Free concert with Sidney Outlaw at UU Westport →
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport, 10 Lyons Plain Rd, Westport
7:00 pm - Darien Commons Pumpkin Parking Lot Party →
126 Heights Rd, Darien
12:00 pm - All School Open House →
New Canaan Country School, 635 Frogtown Rd, New Canaan
11:00 am - The Bard At Bristow - An Immersive Stroll →
Bristow Bird Sanctuary, entry via Mead Park: 241 Park St, New Canaan, CT, 06840,
11:00 am - First Folk Sunday →
Saugatuck Rowing and Fitness Club, 521 Riverside Ave, Westport
12:00 pm - Open House - PreK-12 →
King School, 1450 Newfield Ave, Stamford
1:00 pm - Walk The Extra Mile With Rach's Hope! →
Compo Beach, Westport
3:00 pm - Opening Night: A Celebration of Broadway at FCC Darien →
14 Brookside Rd, Darien
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Birds & Binoculars with Wilton Land Trust →
Schenck's Island, 202 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
8:00 am - Colonial Tavern Night →
Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd, Wilton
6:00 pm - Second Hour Series Kickoff →
Wilton Congregational Church, 70 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
11:00 am - Family Carnival →
St. Francis of Assisi Preschool, 35 Norfield Rd, Weston
12:00 pm - 26th Annual Ambler Farm Day →
Ambler Farm, 257 Hurlbutt St, Wilton
12:00 pm - Shop & Give →
J. Mclaughlin, 116 Elm St, New Canaan
11:00 am - Ian McKeever: Going Forth, Painted Panels & Other Works →
Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 382 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich
4:00 pm - Iconoclasm In Wilton: The Revolutionary-Era Statue Of King George III →
Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd, Wilton
7:00 pm - The Enduring Legend Of The Leatherman →
Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd, Wilton
7:00 pm - Sunset Lantern Walk & Wildlife Release →
Wilton Land Conservation Trust, 183 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
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💬 Chatter
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-- The Patch AM Team
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