<p><a href="https://www.conservatory-of-dance.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">Conservatory of Dance</a><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">&nbsp;presents its annual Spring Performances, “Dancing Through Life” on Sunday, June 8th, 1pm and 5 pm at the Wilton High School, Clune Center! </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">For tickets please visit:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/8994/conservatoryofdancellc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">Conservatory of Dance – Dancing Through Life</a>.</p><p>Questions? Emaill <a href="mailto:christine@conservatory-of-dance.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">christine@conservatory-of-dance.com</a></p>

<p>Join us on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM for “Opening Our Hearts and Homes for ABC,” a special Wilton house tour featuring five distinctive and stunning properties. This unique event offers a glimpse into some of Wilton’s most beautiful homes while supporting A Better Chance of Wilton and its mission.</p><p>For over 25 years, A Better Chance of Wilton has provided educational opportunities to highly motivated high school students of color from across the United States. With 55 past scholars and five current students, the program creates a supportive environment that fosters academic excellence and prepares students for college and beyond. Fully funded by private donations, ABC Wilton continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of its Scholars.</p><p>This year’s event is held in loving memory of George Andrew Davola III, a former board member and dedicated supporter of A Better Chance of Wilton. His commitment to the program helped shape the opportunities available to our scholars, and his legacy continues to inspire our work.</p><p>Sponsorship and ticket information can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://abcwilton.org/2025-house-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39); background-color: transparent;">https://abcwilton.org/2025-house-tour/</a></p>

<p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wilton Memorial Day 2025: Honoring Our Heroes</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Next Monday, May 26, we observe Memorial Day—a day to honor and remember the military personnel who gave their lives in service to our country.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The day begins with a cherished Wilton tradition: the W</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064866813781" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">ilton Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, held at the Congregational Church (70 Ridgefield Road, Wilton) from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The breakfast takes place rain or shine.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Interested in volunteering? </span><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D44ACAA23A5FB6-56672752-pancake#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Click here</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">: Wilton Kiwanis: Pancake Breakfast 2025 Memorial Day</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At 10:00 AM, the Memorial Day Parade will proceed through Wilton’s town center and continue to Hillside Cemetery, where a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year’s Keynote Speaker is Marine Corps veteran Robert Wilby. The Honorary Parade Grand Marshal is Alex Ruskewicz, a U.S. Army veteran being honored posthumously.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Parade Day Road Closures</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Roads will begin closing at 9:30 AM, including:</span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Ridgefield Road (between Danbury Road and Drum Hill Road)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Horseshoe Road (from Wolfpit Road to town center.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Belden Hill Road (between Drum Hill Road and Ridgefield Road)</span></li></ul><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">All roads are expected to reopen by 12:30 PM.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Following the service, Merwin Meadows will be open to all, with free hot dogs served.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be announced by 7:00 AM on the morning of the parade.</span></p><p><br></p>

<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Toni Boucher, currently serving her first four-year term as First Selectman of Wilton, has released her debut book, </span><a href="https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/bookstore/innovative-thought-leadership/the-husky-effect/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><em>The Husky Effect: How UConn is Creating the Entrepreneurs of the Future</em>.</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> In </span><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Husky Effect</em><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, Boucher offers a personal and practical look at how the University of Connecticut is cultivating a new generation of entrepreneurs. Drawing on her own experience as a business leader, public servant, and UConn benefactor, Boucher uses the university’s championship mindset—modeled by its celebrated basketball programs—as a metaphor for entrepreneurial resilience and determination.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The book blends memoir with insight, charting Boucher’s journey through political campaigns, business ventures, and personal setbacks. She highlights how her late husband, Bud, and her immigrant father inspired her unwavering pursuit of success despite repeated failures. Their story culminated in a transformative gift to UConn, leading to the naming of the Boucher Management &amp; Entrepreneurship Department.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Beyond personal narrative, the book explores UConn’s evolving approach to entrepreneurship education—emphasizing hands-on learning, emotional intelligence, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. </span><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Husky Effect</em><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> serves as both a tribute to the university and a guide for those ready to bet on themselves and build something lasting.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Boucher, a University of Connecticut MBA graduate, has a background in both public service and the private sector. Her public roles have included positions such as Board of Education Chairman, Selectman, State Board of Education Commissioner, State Representative Minority Leader, and State Senate Chief Deputy Minority Leader. In the private sector, she has held executive leadership roles in large businesses, developed billion-dollar budgets, and led new business development and marketing initiatives. She recently retired as a director of a leading $30 billion asset management company. Boucher has also founded several startups and is involved in expanding entrepreneurship and student-run investment programs at the University of Connecticut School of Business.</span></p><p><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Husky Effect</em><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is available in hardcover and e-book formats.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn more </span><a href="https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/bookstore/innovative-thought-leadership/the-husky-effect/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p>

<p>On Monday, May 26, 2025, the Town of Wilton will gather for its annual Memorial Day Parade—a cherished tradition that honors the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day serves as a solemn reminder of the cost of freedom and the deep gratitude we owe to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.</p><p>The parade is scheduled to begin at <strong>10:00 a.m.</strong>, but multiple road closures will go into effect starting at <strong>9:30 a.m.</strong> to ensure public safety and support the smooth operation of the event.</p><p><strong>The following roads will be closed to all traffic beginning at 9:30 a.m.:</strong></p><ul><li>Ridgefield Road (between Danbury Road and Drum Hill Road)</li><li>Horseshoe Road (from Wolfpit Road to the Town Center)</li><li>Belden Hill Road (between Drum Hill Road and Ridgefield Road)</li></ul><p><strong>As the parade progresses, limited road access will be restored:</strong></p><ul><li>Once the final participants have moved through, Center Street will partially reopen.</li><li>Horseshoe Road will be reopened to allow vehicles into the Town Center.</li><li>Ridgefield Road will reopen between Danbury Road and Center Street.</li></ul><p><strong>However, the following roads will remain closed until the conclusion of the ceremony at Hillside Cemetery:</strong></p><ul><li>Old Ridgefield Road</li><li>Hubbard Road</li><li>Ridgefield Road (from Center Street to Drum Hill Road)</li></ul><p>It is anticipated that all roads will reopen by approximately <strong>12:30 p.m.</strong></p><p>In the event of inclement weather, a decision regarding the parade’s cancellation will be made by <strong>7:00 a.m.</strong> on the day of the event.</p><p>“This annual event is a meaningful time for our community to come together in remembrance and reflection,” the Wilton Police Department stated. “We thank residents in advance for their cooperation and understanding as we implement these necessary safety measures.”</p><p>For questions, concerns, or more information, please contact <strong>Lieutenant Anna Tornello</strong> of the Wilton Police Department at <strong>203-834-6260</strong>.</p>

<p>Ambler Farm is pleased to announce&nbsp;Camryn Czarnecki&nbsp;and&nbsp;AJ Yee&nbsp;as this year’s recipients of the Raymond Ambler Award, recognizing outstanding dedication, leadership and service to Ambler Farm over many years. Both are Mentors in our&nbsp;<a href="https://amblerfarm.org/programs/apprentice-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(107, 147, 186);">Apprentice Program</a>, and participate in our Builders Program.</p><p>Apprentices meet several times a week throughout the year and are actively involved in many farm-related tasks. They plant, maintain and harvest the farm’s educational gardens and work with Farmer Jonathan in the production gardens. They also care for our many animals and play an important role in major events like Ambler Farm Day. Kevin Meehan, Program Director, manages the program to ensure that apprentices work collaboratively to assist in all aspects of the farm, including teaching younger children about farm activities. Mentors take on a leadership role, emphasizing communication, instruction, and fostering a strong sense of community. While the work can be demanding, it is deeply fulfilling and offers valuable personal and practical growth.</p><p>Congratulations&nbsp;Camryn Czarnecki&nbsp;and&nbsp;AJ Yee! We thank you for your service and are so proud of you!</p>