<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Renowned vibraphonist and marimba virtuoso Arthur Lipner is set to unveil his latest musical endeavor, "Mallet Maché," with a world premiere performance at the Ridgefield Theater Barn on Saturday, April 5th, at 8:00 PM. ​Learn more and purchase tickets&nbsp;</span><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35722/production/1228475?performanceId=11591972" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">here</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">A longtime resident of Wilton and native of Weston, Connecticut, Lipner has cultivated an illustrious career spanning several decades. His journey began with classical piano studies at the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven, eventually leading him to become one of the foremost figures in the realm of keyboard percussion. ​</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Throughout his career, Lipner has contributed to over 60 albums and has toured extensively as both a performer and educator. His influence extends into academia, where he serves on the Advisory Board of the VanderCook College of Music. Beyond his musical achievements, Lipner has ventured into the literary world with the release of "Vibes in Verse," a collection of poetry and short stories that reflects his multifaceted artistry.​</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The upcoming "Mallet Maché" performance promises an evening of innovative compositions and engaging narratives. Attendees can anticipate a blend of solo and ensemble pieces, interspersed with anecdotes from Lipner's global experiences, including unique projects like constructing an ice xylophone atop a Norwegian mountain. The program is designed to be interactive, featuring segments that invite audience participation, thereby creating an immersive concert experience. ​</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tickets for this one-night-only event are priced at $40 and can be purchased through the Ridgefield Theater Barn's official website. Given Lipner's local roots and international acclaim, the performance is anticipated to draw significant interest from both the community and fans worldwide.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">For those unable to attend, Arthur Lipner's music is accessible on various platforms, including Spotify and iTunes. Additionally, his insights and updates are regularly shared on his Instagram account, offering followers a glimpse into his ongoing projects and artistic explorations.​</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">As the premiere date approaches, the Ridgefield community eagerly awaits the debut of "Mallet Maché," poised to be a memorable addition to Lipner's distinguished repertoire and a testament to his enduring contribution to the arts.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Follow along on Spotify&nbsp;</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2aSMN01YPKjF19z72sFOef" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://open.spotify.com/artist/2aSMN01YPKjF19z72sFOef</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Follow along on Instagram @</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/arthurlipner/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">arthurlipner</a></p><p><br></p>

<p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Wilton Library April 2025 Programs &amp; Events</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">To register and to learn more about these events visit</span><a href="https://www.wiltonlibrary.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> https://www.wiltonlibrary.org/</a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Through Wednesday, April 30 2025 Nutmeg Reading Challenge for Children and Teens </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Welcome to Wilton Library's 2025 Nutmeg Reading Challenge. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Through Wednesday, April 23 FOCUS ’25 Photography Exhibition</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, during library operating hours. The return of the Wilton Art Council’s annual photography exhibit for photographers in three divisions: Adult, High School, and Youth (through 8th grade).</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15 &amp; 29 Mother Goose on the Loose</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, First Session:10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; Second session: 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tuesday, April 1 Meet Your Monger: A Guided Tasting of New England Cheeses</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> with Cheesemonger Kate, 6:30 to 8 p.m. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16 &amp; 30 and Thursdays, April 3, 10 &amp; 24 Springtime Stories for Tots</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Wednesday, April 2 Board Games for Grades 4-7</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Let the games begin! 4th-7th graders can vote for which board game they want to play.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16 &amp; 30 Crafternoons</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 4:30 to 5 p.m. Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17 &amp; 24 Needlework Crafts Group</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> (Drop-In), 1 to 2:30 p.m. Weekly drop-in for Needlework Crafters.&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Thursday, April 3 Lego Build Challenge for Grades 3-6</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 4 to 5 p.m. For grades 3-6 only. Are you ready, Master Builders?</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Thursday, April 3 Author Talk with Cathy Katin-Grazzini</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 7 to 8:30 p.m. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Friday, April 4 Decades - Wilton Library's Spring Gala Fundraise</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">r, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Join us for a special fundraiser as we celebrate 130 years of Wilton Library. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Saturday, April 5 Bunny Abandonment</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2nd-5th graders, would you like to learn about bunny abandonment? Bunnies are the third most abandoned pet in the world!</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Monday, April 7 Finger Knitting for Grades 4-7</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 4 to 5 p.m. Knit to be tied? 4th-7th graders can learn to finger knit chains of yarn that can be turned into necklaces, bracelets, garlands and much more. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Mondays, April 7, 14, 21 &amp; 28 Great Decisions Discussion Series</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 6:30 to 8 p.m. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tuesday, April 8 Teen Library Council</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tuesdays, April 8 &amp; 29 Spring Semester with Mark Schenker</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> - Short Fiction By Women (Zoom), 7 to 8 p.m. Mark Schenker returns to the Wilton Library to discuss six short works of fiction, spanning nearly 90 years, all written by women.&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Wednesday, April 9 Wilton Library Readers: Bear by Julia Phillips </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">(Zoom),12 to 1:30 p.m. Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses Bear by Julia Phillips on Zoom this month.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Wednesday, April 9 Wilton Go Green Community Celebration</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 6:30 to 8 p.m. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Thursday, April 10 The Great British Baking Tour </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">(Zoom), 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join UK travel/relocation consultant and former UK resident Claire Evans on Zoom for a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS and Netflix.&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Fridays, April 11, 18 &amp; 25 Family Playgroup</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Fridays, April 11 &amp; 25 Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ Youth,</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> 3:30 to 5 p.m. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Saturday, April 12 Saturday Baby Laptime</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Join us for this interactive Saturday storytime especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Saturday, April 12 Free Novel-Writing Workshop Presented by the Fairfield County Writers Group, </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">1 to 4 p.m. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Monday, April 14 Stencil Art for Grades 4-7</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 4 to 5 p.m. Creative kids in grades 4-7 can make art with stencils and acrylic paint in this beginner level workshop.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tuesday, April 15 How to Find the Right College for You (Zoom), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> With over 2,000 four-year colleges in the United States for students to consider, how can you identify the school at which your teen will be happiest and most successful? Where do you start looking?&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tuesday, April 15 Paper, Color, Line: European Master Drawings from the Wadsworth Atheneum</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> (Zoom), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. </span></p><p><strong>Wednesday, April 16 Gil Harel: The Musical Setting of the Mass</strong> - from the Middle Ages to Dave Brubeck, 7 to 8:30 p.m.</p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">April 16th: "Bach's B Minor Mass"</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">There is no dearth of remarkable Mass settings in the baroque period, but perhaps the best known one is Bach's B Minor Mass. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Thursday, April 17 Firefighter Storytime</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Firefighters for an interactive, in-person storytime. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Thursday, April 17 Snap Circuits for Grades 3-5</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 4 to 5 p.m. Kids in grades 3-5 can put together creations that will whistle, flash and fly.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Thursday, April 17 Get Well, Stay Well: Is It Hip Pain or Back Pain? How to Know the Difference </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">(Zoom), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please join us on Zoom for another informative session from ONS in Wilton. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 28 Too Cute Scavenger Hunt,</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> during library operating hours. Awww! Adorable baby animals have hidden all over the Children's Library. Can you find them all and win a prize? Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's desk</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Saturday, April 19 Saturday Storytime</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children ages 2 and up and their families are invited to join us for family storytime.&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Saturday, April 19 CT Poetry Society Workshop</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 2 to 4 p.m. Please join us for the next CT Poetry Society workshop at the library. All that is required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Monday, April 21 Yarn Laser Maze for Grades 4-7</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 4 to 5 p.m. 4th-7th graders, dare you try to find a way through our maze of lethal laser beams? Registration required.&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tuesday, April 22 Senior Center Book Discussion: The Beginning of Spring</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tuesday, April 22 Hack That Painting: Spring Forward for Grades 4-7</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 4 to 5 p.m.&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tuesday, April 22 DAR/Drum Hill Chapter: The Writing of the Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 6:30 to 8 p.m.&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Wednesday, April 23 Recycled Milk Carton Bird Feeders for Grades K-3</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 2 to 3 p.m. Kids in grades K-3 and their families are invited to join us for this Earth-Day inspired milk carton bird feeder craft. </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Wednesday, April 23 Recycled Milk Carton Bird Feeders for Grades 4-7</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 4 to 5 p.m. Kids in grades 4-7 are invited to join us for this Earth-Day inspired milk carton bird feeder craft. In this interactive program, participants will assemble and decorate bird feeders from recycled milk crates and a variety of other materials.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Wednesday, April 23 Planets Near and Far</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 7 to 8 p.m. Humans have studied planets in our solar system, including our own Earth, for centuries.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tuesday, April 24 Bead Your Own Suncatchers</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> for Grades 1-4, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids in grades 1–4 are invited to come catch some rays with their own beaded creations!</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Thursday, April 24 The Sandwich Generation Seminar Series: Senior Care</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 6:30 to 8 p.m.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Friday, April 25 Henna for Kids</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids in grades 2-7 can learn a bit about the ancient art of henna.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Saturday, April 26 Tales to Tails</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children who can read independently are invited to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog.&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Monday, April 28 Perler Beads for Grades 4-7</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 4 to 5 p.m. Creative 4th-7th graders can express themselves with Perler beads! </span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tuesday, April 29 Women's Business Development Council Presentation</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, 7 to 8 p.m. </span></p>

<p><strong>DAR/Drum Hill Chapter:&nbsp;The Writing of the Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key&nbsp;Tuesday, April 22 @6:30pm in Brubeck Room</strong></p><p>Most people know Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” after watching the British attack Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland on September 12-13, 1814. But what was Key, a lawyer from Washington D.C., doing on a British flagship in Baltimore Harbor during the attack in the first place? Please join us for a fascinating presentation by Wilton native Ed Hynes who will fill in the interesting historical background and describe the amazing sequence of events that led to the composition of our National Anthem.</p><p>Ed Hynes, CFA was born and raised in Wilton, CT. As an equity analyst, institutional salesperson and trader he worked with some of the premier investment banking firms in many of the world’s leading financial centers including New York, Tokyo, London, Chicago and San Francisco. In 2001 Ed became a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and is currently a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch in Stamford, CT. Ed first became interested in the Revolutionary War as a child when he learned his neighbor’s house was partially burned by the British during the Danbury Raid in 1777. He and his late wife are fascinated by history and have visited many important battlefields both here and abroad. Ed currently lives in Norwalk.</p><p>No charge. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library and the Drum Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.&nbsp;</p><p>Registration recommended.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://meoe7sn6.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FEY7mGgplAGuEEHQYq3vF6-z233NAsZd9FT6HVELf118xNC2R-uLgLiijsxiV5i9rD7ki-jDuMht5n9l-3tP_OIPbpUhen6IoZ0v2O4xdHd0QC63sNTsAtSElnHUSyjSm4X1P2MT7QjbqgBDFWywG7BRq9zHJNpP_fjdAbBOm8DtY-Eec6x5p5zZxx_IfjmV0gIq4IoUAaA=&amp;c=nfj857laVNmMuD2fKQUXKGKqZdZDc50U2apY7hMt9MU1Atts8INs1g==&amp;ch=qLaNAxuElQfh-zD2PF4AzLUEOKpf2TwWOHHKIAEHiJu3kyE73eADFA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 126, 246);">Register &amp; See Details</a></p>

<p>The Wilton Conservation Commission invites volunteers of all ages to participate in the <strong>27th Annual Townwide Cleanup Day</strong> on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Town Green. Each year, dedicated community members come together to pick up litter along Wilton’s roadways and the banks of the Norwalk River, making a meaningful impact on the town’s environment.</p><p>“I encourage our Wilton families, friends, and neighbors to join the Conservation Commission in its 27th annual Townwide Cleanup Day,” said First Selectman Toni Boucher. “This town beautification activity promotes a cleaner environment and is a great way to meet your neighbors. Your involvement will send a positive message and model responsible environmental stewardship for our youth, showing that our environment is a priority in creating a healthier community. I hope to meet you personally on April 5!”</p><p><strong>What to Expect:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Supplies Provided:</strong> Work gloves, garbage bags, and dumpsters will be available at the gazebo starting at 9 a.m.</li><li><strong>Raffle Prizes:</strong> Generous donors have contributed exciting raffle prizes! Volunteers who collect a full garbage bag of litter and bring it to the <strong>Town Green for disposal</strong> will be entered into the raffle. The drawing will take place promptly at <strong>noon</strong>, and participants must be present to win.</li><li><strong>Free Pizza!</strong> Pinocchio Pizza will provide each volunteer with a coupon for <strong>one free slice of cheese pizza</strong> as a thank-you for their efforts.</li></ul><p>This is a <strong>rain or shine</strong> event.</p><p>For questions or concerns, please contact <strong>Zen Herter, Environmental Analyst, Office of Environmental Affairs, Town of Wilton,</strong> at <a href="mailto:zen.herter@wiltonct.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>zen.herter@wiltonct.gov</strong></a>.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WiltonEducationFoundation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Wilton Education Foundation</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> (WEF) announced a new Spring fundraiser with local portrait photographer, Justin Biaid. Wilton families are invited to schedule a mini photo session at Ambler Farm on Saturday, April 12, 2025.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Photos will be ready in time for Mother’s Day and a perfect time to get ahead of the busy summer and pricier fall season for holiday pictures. Each mini session will take 20-25 minutes and includes a digital gallery of about 15-20 images with professional retouching service. The special rate for the fundraiser is $450 (plus CT sales tax) with 25% of proceeds going towards WEF, which will support various grants in Wilton Public Schools. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, April 13th.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">To schedule a session at the family portrait fundraiser, please </span><a href="https://justinbaiad.sproutstudio.com/book/6631a4528220c1.26044012?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1a2TYaW2dMa-SSulVT5jMF_emShWmWus3jC_j75BDRowiiDBsUCwGgPyA_aem_VXAB0yyTqDDJaxiGRwN-LA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">click here&nbsp;</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">To learn more about WEF, please visit</span><a href="https://wiltoneducationfoundation.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0muQrHiv4Z_j221ktnlPnU7qYviz1mcSS1fKqAh8nviTn8DmKAqWu7NfU_aem_FyKCyO_WuQnKS94X5PnJ0w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> https://wiltoneducationfoundation.org/</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">.</span></p><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Aquarion Water Company &amp; Eversource – New Canaan Road (Route 106) Update</strong></p><p><strong>March 21, 2025</strong></p><p>Beginning Monday, March 24, Aquarion crews will be working at the intersection of New Canaan Road (Route 106) and Old Boston Road. This work is expected to take approximately three weeks.</p><p>Route 106 will be closed to through traffic between Old Boston Road and Old Kings Highway. A detour will be in place, allowing one lane of alternating traffic through the intersection at a time to access Old Boston Road. Drivers are advised to follow posted detour signs (refer to the attached map).</p><p><strong>Work hours:</strong> Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Traffic control personnel will be on-site to assist drivers. Please follow their directions and consider using alternate routes when possible.</p><p>The bridge on Route 106 at the Wilton/New Canaan town line will remain open while crews work at this location.</p><p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p><ul><li>All bus stops will remain at their current locations.</li><li>Emergency vehicles will be granted immediate access through the work area.</li><li>For project updates and details on continued work on Route 106 throughout 2025, refer to the Aquarion link (Route 106 New Canaan Road Project Update).</li><li>The State of Connecticut will oversee the project, with a state inspector on-site.</li></ul><p><strong>For questions, contact:</strong></p><ul><li>Dennis Fields, Aquarion Water project representative: 203-258-6139</li><li>Ken Zembrzuski, Eversource project representative: 860-665-3452</li><li>Joseph Sorcinelli, CT DOT project engineer: 203-389-3162</li></ul><p><strong>Detour Route:</strong> Old Kings Highway to Old Boston Road.</p>