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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Wilton | History Defined

In 2023, Connecticut removed Strong Pond Dam after 20 years of planning. 3 years later, 10 upstream miles are open to fish, reconnecting 20 miles of habitat for wildlife

The removal of Strong Pond Dam in Wilton, Connecticut, marks a significant achievement in river restoration. This initiative has revitalized natural stream flows and established vital riparian buffer areas. Additionally, it has mitigated risks linked to the dam structure, enabling fish and aquatic life to access upstream habitats. Anticipated benefits…

The Economic Times

Tornado weather tears through Capital Region, toppling trees and shutting down county fair

A powerful storm swept through New York's Capital Region on Thursday. Downed trees and scattered debris caused significant disruptions in several communities. The Washington County Fair closed early for safety due to the severe weather. Power outages created traffic problems and darkened intersections in Wilton. Rensselaer County also continued recovering…

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Connecticut town manager loses $210k-a-year job after officials discover her side hustle — 2,000 miles away in Wyoming

Dawn Norton, the chief financial officer for a Connecticut town, resigned last week after officials discovered she was also employed as a town administrator in Wyoming

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Chilling Details Emerge About The Alleged Murder Of A 15 Y.O. Boy On The Side Of A Sydney Road

More chilling details have emerged surrounding the murder of a 15-year-old teenager who died in Wilton, NSW on Friday evening.

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Man charged with murder after teenager’s body found in bushland in Sydney’s south-west

The 15-year-old’s body was found in bushland in Wilton early Saturday morning

The Guardian - AU

Man arrested following discovery of teenager’s body in bushland in Sydney’s south-west

The 15-year-old’s body was found in bushland in Wilton early Saturday morning

The Guardian - AU

Approval for massive development on Sydney fringe fast-tracked despite koala habitat concerns

Zoning requirements also mean developer of 13,000 houses can meet infrastructure needs via a voluntary planning agreement

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Earl of Pembroke’s step-dad found shot dead hours after £25m Scots castle listed for sale

An inquest was told that Stuart Wyndham Murray Threipland died instantly from the blast and was discovered close to his vehicle in the grounds of Wilton House, near Salisbury, Wiltshire on June 12.

Daily Record

Earl of Pembroke's stepdad found shot dead hours after £25m castle listed for sale

Stuart Wyndham Murray Threipland, 76, was found dead on the grounds of 14,000 acre Wilton House, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, earlier this month, with a shotgun found nearby

Daily Mirror

Gardaí seeking assistance in locating teen missing from Cork for more than 10 days

Killian Atkins was last seen in the Wilton area of Cork at 6.30pm, on Friday, May 12 wearing a black hoodie and grey tracksuit pants

Irish Mirror

Five men charged after 52kg of meth found on 'black flight' from PNG to Australia

Five men are charged after allegedly trying to fly 52kg of methamphetamine from Papua New Guinea to Australia on a plane that couldn't be tracked on radars.

ABC News

Rezone more land to get more housing, NSW government says – but that could be a recipe for disaster

Fast-tracking development in the Macarthur region will give Sydney a massive new infrastructure challenge

The Guardian - AU

‘It will be a disaster’: mayor’s dire warning over developer-led housing outside Sydney

Agreement to provide infrastructure ‘at no cost to government’ in Wilton has resulted in muddled roads, blocks sold with no sewerage service – and it’s set to get worse

The Guardian - AU

California’s aging levees are being pushed to the breaking point by climate whiplash

LOS ANGELES — The pounding rains of New Year’s Eve had ceased, but the pastures, freeways and neighborhoods surrounding the tiny community of Wilton continued to disappear beneath a vast, growing ocean of muddy water that left only the roofs of sunken vehicles visible to rescue helicopters.

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2nd levee fails after breach in south Sacramento County prompts higher-ground advisory

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Residents in an area of Wilton in southeastern Sacramento County were told to seek higher ground Saturday night after a levee failed on a portion of the Cosumnes River. It was the first of two levees in southern Sacramento County to breach from heavy rains.

Tribune News Service

Failure of levee 'imminent' as Sacramento County urges residents in southeast to seek higher ground

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Residents in an area of Wilton in southeastern Sacramento County have been told to seek higher ground ahead of what county emergency officials said Saturday night was an “imminent levee failure” on a portion of the Cosumnes River.

Daily Mirror

Pub refusing to show England games has to turn away confused fans in Christmas mix-up

Nikki McNulty decorated The Greyhound Inn in Wilton with a giant red bow to look like a Christmas present - but punters mistook the festive decor for a St George's flag

ABC News

Wollondilly Council calls for halt to rezoning plans for massive Appin housing development

The project at Appin has been described as a solution to Sydney's housing crisis, but locals are worried the government will rush through rezoning without delivering water and transport infrastructure.

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Environment Agency uses 'wonder material' coating by AGM at North East coastal flood defence

The Wilton firm's 'wonder material' has been used at the sea defence system by the Environment Agency

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