UPDATE: Repairs To New Wilton Track Damaged By Ida Will Take Time

It's Wednesday, Sept. 8. Here's what's happening in and around Wilton today.

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First, today's weather:

Rain overnight. High: 82 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Wilton:

1. 'Epic Tag Sale' Minks To Sinks Returns To Wilton (Wilton Patch)
2. Repairs to new Wilton track damaged by Ida will take 'some time,' parks director says (Thehour.com)
3. Westport first selectman relaxes mask mandates for gyms, fitness centers (Westport News)
4. Environmentalists Set To Begin Norwalk River Dam Removal (Wilton Patch)
5. Ridgefield High debuts Ballard Park concert series (The Ridgefield Press)
6. Letter: Matt Raimondi For Wilton Finance Board, by Toni Boucher (Wilton Patch)
7. Westport Country Playhouse recovering after dressing rooms flooded due to Ida (Hartford Courant)
8. Westport EMS offers first training courses since COVID-19 lockdown (Westport News)

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Today in Wilton:

• Wilton Library Readers: Hamnet, by Maggie O'Farrell (12:00 PM)
• JV B GLF Wilton @ Darien - Wilton High School Sports (3:15 PM)
• V B GLF Wilton @ Darien - Wilton High School Sports (3:15 PM)
• Tree Committee Meeting - Town of Wilton (6:00 PM)
• Parks & Recreation Commission - Town of Wilton (7:30 PM)
• "Free" Introduction to Modern Square Dancing Class (7:30 PM)

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Wilton Patch Notebook

• Animals In Distress: "Volume up! Leo says "let's start the day with a purr"!!! Leo and sister Sadie, 3 yr old brother/sister are still searching for their FOREVER home..application: https://animals-in-distress.com/pre-adoption-application." (Facebook)
• Town of Wilton Parks and Recreation Department: "To everyone who came out to our fireworks show last night - thank you for being part of such a fun and special evening! #wilton #wiltonct #laborday #fireworks #parksandrec" (Facebook)
• ShillerLearning: "Interesting story about workplace safety. Happy Labor Day!" (Facebook)
• Town of Wilton Parks and Recreation Department: "Turnaround for the fireworks has been awesome! Enjoy the show! #summer2021 #labordayweekend #fireworks" (Facebook)
• Wilton Youth Council: "This very important presentation is just two days away. Sign up at www.wiltonyouth.org/events to join us in-person or by Zoom." (Facebook)
• Village Market Wilton: "Happy New Year from your friends at Village Market! #wiltonct #06897 #westonct #westportct #norwalkct #newcannanct #ridgefieldct #reddingct #fairfieldcountymoms #townsoffairfieldcounty #findingfairfieldcounty #gourmetmarket #specialtymarket" (Facebook)
• Freyer Academy of Ballet: "The Fall session of our 2021/22 youth dance program begins tomorrow! There is still time to register for classes. Visit the link in our bio or email info@fabballet.com for more information. Our Youth Program offers: Classes for ages 3 a..." (Facebook)
• Wilton Family YMCA: "In less than 3 weeks, we will be Rockin' at The Y! Please join us for the best Rock Concert in the area on September 25th!" (Facebook)
• STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way...: "Check out our most recent newsletter!" (Facebook)
• Wilton Library Association: "Join us for a Virtual Author Talk: Jonathan Santlofer - The Last Mona Lisa - September 14 https://conta.cc/2WVqzOz" (Facebook)

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