Wilton hears updates on ARPA funds, unfunded mandates

Selectperson Mike Wells came to the board on Tuesday, March 21, with dour news over the prospect of using ARPA funds from the Franklin County Commissioners to help pay for the upcoming water transmission project.

Local robotics teams do well at New England event

The five Maine teams were all chosen for playoff alliances, two teams are from Farmington and Wilton with the latter making it to the finals round while a team from Richmond was part of the winning alliance.

Town of Wilton’s website back in working order

Town Manager Perry Ellsworth and Selectperson Tiffany Mauri have collaborated to return the Wilton town website to functionality after a disastrous redesign.

Wilton announces dates for election and town meeting

Wilton will be having it's election on Tuesday, June 13 and town meeting on Tuesday, June 20. Two selectpersons and one RSU 9 board of director position will be up for election.

Wilton reduces fee for cannabis growers

The Wilton select board voted Tuesday, March 7, to reduce the tier one fees for growing and cultivation of marijuana as they continue to reexamine licensing fees for cannabis operations in Wilton.

Charter Communications to buy out Bee Line Cable in Somerset, Franklin counties

Charter Communication is currently in the process of acquiring Bee Line Cable, one of Maine's oldest broadband providers, according to General Manager George Allen.

Richmond-based robotics team wins district event

Delta Prime will compete in another NE FIRST District Event March 24-26 at the University of New Hampshire.

Wilton faces 15% increase in sewer rates

The Wilton selectboard voted to increase the town's sewer rates to account for the sharp increase in budget spending due to new regulations for the disposal of sludge potentially contaminated with PFAS.

Public takeout supper set for East Wilton

Wilton select board approves new water, sewer budget

Wilton select board approved their new water and sewer budget for 2023 on Tuesday, Feb 21, with little wiggle room for new tools and the potential for a steep increase in sewer rates.