Facebook video post sparks Wilton controversy

By | Posted July 14th, 2022 |

A new phase in a recurring dispute between Wilton residents and their village government was the subject of Monday’s village board meeting, when public comments focused on a rift involving a video of the Wilton pool manager and what the board says is ongoing harassment of its employees. 

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