Evans named Wilton’s village board president | Pool to remain closed

By | Posted August 3rd, 2022 |

Because no one from the municipality at large had submitted an application to serve as Wilton Village Board president by the Friday deadline, board member Jamie Evans will assume the position, the board decided at its Monday meeting. 

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