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Coffee in hand, Wilton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Wilton students made UConn’s fall 2025 Dean’s List
  • M&T Bank to close Wilton Center Stop & Shop branch in April
  • Wilton residents can now request free home radon test kits

Also on today's calendar: Women's Safety and Self-Defense Class and 6 more events.

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  • Saturday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 44 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clearing and breezy, temps: high: 47, low: 27.
  • Monday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 40 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Numerous Wilton Students Earn Honors At University Of Connecticut (patch.com) — Wilton families have plenty to celebrate as a long list of local students earned spots on the University of Connecticut’s fall 2025 Dean’s List. The recognition highlights strong academic performance by Wilton graduates across a range of majors at the state’s flagship university, underscoring the town’s emphasis on education and student achievement.
   

2. M&T Bank Confirms Supermarket Branch Closing In Wilton (patch.com) — Wilton shoppers who bank with M&T at the Stop & Shop in Wilton Center will see that in-store branch close on April 30, as part of a wider pullback from supermarket locations. The bank says it will install stand-alone ATMs at affected stores and open new full-service branches elsewhere in Connecticut, while working with Wilton customers to ensure a smooth transition.
   

3. Wilton Offers Free Radon Testing Kits Through Partnership With State Health Officials (patch.com) — Wilton residents now have access to free radon testing kits through a collaboration between the Wilton Health Department and the Connecticut Department of Public Health, helping households check for this potentially harmful gas. Supplies are limited, and residents are encouraged to use the kits promptly and return them in the included postage-paid envelopes. Wilton’s Health Department is handling both kit requests and questions by email or phone.
   

4. Wilton Fire Chief: Fire Department HQ Needs Close to $6 million in Repairs and Renovations (goodmorningwilton.com) — Wilton’s fire chief is urging nearly $5.9 million in renovations and additions to the aging Fire Department headquarters by Town Hall, citing serious space, training, and infrastructure shortcomings. The Capital Planning Committee is weighing this project against other big-ticket needs before recommending what should be bonded, including whether to bundle repairs and expansion to save money and how to house firefighters during construction.
   

5. Here are 25 CIAC girls indoor track and field athletes to keep an eye on for the 2025-26 season (thehour.com) — Two Wilton High standouts, distance runner Jenna Mancuso and pole vaulter Melinda Pettit, are among 25 girls indoor track athletes to watch statewide after strong postseason finishes last year. The list, drawn from schools across Connecticut, highlights returning state medalists and record-setters who could shape the 2025–26 indoor season, giving Wilton fans a sense of who their runners will face.
   

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