Wilton News

Thomas Fleming, 50, of Grey Rocks Road died from injuries resulting from a vehicle accident on Sunday at about 7:30 a.m. on Ridgefield Road.

Here is a sampling of upcoming fireworks and festivities in the region: TRUMBULL The Westfield Fireworks Spectacular will be Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the mall at 5065 Main St., north parking lot outside Macy's. There will be food, games, entertainment, music by the Landsharks and more.

Many people do not realize that a flag that is worn, damaged or tattered beyond repair should be retired in a respectful and dignified manner, such as a flag disposal ceremony.

Installation of a 100-kilowatt, community-scale wind turbine on the Appalachian State University campus has been completed and the turbine will soon begin generating electricity that will be fed into the system operated by New River Light and Power.

Police have arrested a Ridgefield man for his involvement in a road rage incident that also resulted in the arrest of a Redding man last month.

A survey of 290 private, independent and community charitable foundations by Commonfund Institute, Wilton, Conn., says the typical fund lost more than a quarter of every endowment dollar last year, after losing another dime in 2007.

Five Wilton residents will join a team of 22 teens and adults, sponsored by Norfield Congregational Church, to spend 10 days serving the children and seniors in the impoverished rural village of Teupasenti in Honduras.

Another entrepreneur has chosen Westport to open a business. According to owner John Minnock of Newtown, Artisan Kitchens and Countertops will open at 1252 Post Road East around the first week of August.

Sign up for breaking news. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 The Salvation Army's Wilton Service Unit needs your help, local officers of the group say.

Sign up for breaking news. Saturday, June 20, 2009 Hand-in-Hand Foundation has five new directors who have joined its board, including a Wiltonian.

Close to 200 mentors, mentees and family members gathered last month at Testo's Restaurant to celebrate the relationships developed through the Wi-mentor program during the school year.

Friday, June 19, 2009 The parking lot is marked off, the farmers are lined up and Wilton's Farmers Market is open for business beginning Wednesday, June 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. and every Wednesday throughout the summer as the outdoor season gets underway, reports Janet Crystal, Wilton Library publicity director.

Police Saturday night had to clear an "out of control" bat mitzvah party at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.

Wilton for Wine, a group of local citizens who would like to have Wilton's Package Store policy revisited, has released a petition to get the issue on the ballot this year.

WILTON By TOM EVANSHour Staff WriterThe Special Olympics of Connecticut continue to have a positive impact on local residents with intellectual disabilities, and 2009 was no exception.From the 'Tip-A-Cop' fundraising event, to the Torch Run, to the Olympic-style competition itself, Wilton .

The Darien Blue Wave go for the school's fifth straight boys' lacrosse state title against the Wilton Warriors , Connecticut's original lacrosse powerhouse, at 1 today at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk.

Growing up in Wilton, Cindy Lentol caught the acting bug when she appeared as one of the Little Merry Maids in a Wilton High School production of The Princess and the Pea .

A new group in town -- Darien Dog Owners Group, or DDog -- has formed in response to a proposed ordinance that would prohibit Darien dog owners from walking dogs off leash in the town's public places.

With the help of local area and regional farmers, Wilton Center may have a thriving Farmer's Market this summer in the parking lot behind Wilton Library and next to the ABC House off Godfrey Place.

Wilton Library showcases twice the creativity when Weston couple Nancy and Dale Reinker open their art exhibition, "Drawings and Paintings" on Friday, June 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nancy's art ranges from intricate organic drawings to large colorful abstract acrylic paintings.