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Good morning Wilton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new traffic data could finally bring a light to Pimpewaug?
  • Are you ready if this weekend's Nor'easter knocks out Wilton's power?
  • Former Wilton schools paraprofessional finally walks at graduation decades later

Also on today's calendar: Bankwell Shed Day Cancelled and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 57.
  • Monday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wilton Police Gather Pimpewaug Traffic Data Amid Light Push (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton residents face at least another year of detours and safety questions as the Cannon and Honey Hill bridge projects continue through November 2027, while police gather fresh traffic data during the school year. Local officials are pressing the state to reconsider a traffic light at Pimpewaug and Danbury Roads if new counts or crash trends show higher risks, so your feedback and driving habits still matter.
   

2. Wilton Storm Prep: Wind, Heavy Rain and Outage Risk (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton's emergency management director is urging residents to prepare for a hybrid Nor'easter bringing 40–60 mph wind gusts, several inches of rain, and a real risk of downed trees and outages this weekend. Town crews are clearing drains, but you're asked to secure outdoor items, clear nearby catch basins, charge devices, and be ready for possible extended power loss and dangerous travel conditions.
   

3. Ilene Bosch MA'89: Finishing What She Started (fairfield.edu) — A longtime educator who once worked as a paraprofessional in Wilton Public Schools finally got to walk at Fairfield University's commencement 37 years after earning her master's degree. Her story traces a career that included supporting Wilton students while raising a family and pursuing graduate studies on weekends, highlighting the persistence and dedication behind the educators who serve local children.
   

4. Connecticut high school girls cross country top performances through Sept. 23 (thehour.com) — Wilton gets a nod in this statewide girls cross country roundup, with sophomore Olivia Johnson winning an FCIAC quad meet and strong performances at the Wilton XC Invitational. The piece highlights standout runners from across Connecticut, but Wilton fans will especially appreciate seeing local athletes competing near the top of their divisions and pacing tough conference races.
   

5. What is a nor'easter? Connecticut's weekend storm explained (wiltonbulletin.com) — Wilton residents are reminded how intense nor'easters can be, with a February 2026 storm that blanketed the town in snow serving as a recent example. The piece explains how these powerful coastal systems form, why they can bring either heavy snow or rain, and what factors determine Connecticut's worst impacts, helping you better understand future storms that target our area.
   

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