Wilton candidates talk budget pressures, policing, school concerns

Wilton candidates talk budget pressures, policing, school concerns

Town of Wilton seal.WILTON — Candidates for two municipal seats and two Regional School Unit 9 board positions told residents at a forum Thursday that they want to balance community needs with responsible spending and take a cautious approach to the town’s and district’s future. Four of the seven candidates participated in the forum, which drew 19 residents. Tom Saviello, a former selectman and state legislator, moderated the forum, filling in f…

Wilton candidates use public forum to outline budget pressures, policing options and school concerns

By Bob Neal of The Maine Monitor RSU 9 board hopefuls cited worsening student behavior and said the district must better support teachers.