Wilton Selectboard discusses funding for water pipeline project

WILTON – On Tuesday evening, Selectperson Mike Wells brought an issue to the selectboard about applying for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from Franklin County. Wells reported that he and Town Manager Perry Ellsworth had discussed trying to access those funds in order to help pay for the infrastructure costs for the Water District upgrade project that has been ongoing for months. Wells wrote up a request for funding for the infrastructure and water quality upgrades that are needed due to the town’s 70 year old water pipe system. Wells was informed that due to some USDA funding alreadyRead More