Wilton discusses general assistance funding, new town manager hiring process

WILTON – The select board met on Tuesday evening to discuss the change of funding for the general assistance program after the state government ceased paying for hotel rooms. Ellsworth reported that after that, the town only received 75% of the funds back when originally they had thought they would have 100% returned. He expressed concern about the amount of funds available for the general assistance program and the rate at which they are being used. “We’re already about $5,000 into our 8,000 and we’re not even to the winter season,” he said. The board mentioned that the town hasRead More