Wilton Information:
Lynne A. Vanderslice, First Selectman
Wilton Town Hall
238 Danbury Rd. • Wilton, CT 06897
203-563-0100 • Fax: 203-563-0299
E-mail:
Web site:
Town Hall • Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Department of Social Services
Department “provides crisis intervention; short-term counseling; information and referral to local, state,
federal human service programs.” Emphasis on “services to keep older people safe and independent in their homes.” Operates Free Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center. Services for Wilton residents only.
180 School Rd. • Wilton, CT 06897 • 203-834-6238
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Coordinator of Senior Services • Lauren M. Hughes
Coordinator of Senior Activities • Lizabeth Doty
Senior Center
Department of Social Services operates Senior Center as part of Comstock Community Center.
180 School Rd. • Wilton, CT 06897 • 203-834-6240
Among wide range of programs that Center sponsors are:
Weekly: Hot lunch, Wed. & Thurs., with entertainment on Wed.; reservations required; donations requested • line dancing • t’ai chi • Comstock Writers Group • yoga • fitness & exercise activities • bingo • mah-jongg • chess • Scrabble • card games (including lessons for beginners in bridge) • Wii bowling • billiards.
Bimonthly: Corridors newsletter provides schedules and details of Center offerings. Mailed to registered voters 60 and older. Also available on Town Web site.
Monthly: Garden Club and lunch • jewelry workshop • Comstock Knitters and Crafters (biweekly) • Book Discussion Group and lunch • play reading • blood-pressure screenings • painting and sketching.
Also offered: Computer skills instruction covering computer fundamentals, Excel, Word, graphic tools, Internet usage.
Senior Center also works closely with the following, among other agencies, organizations, institutions:
• Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
203-762-0520
Gives residents 55 and older opportunity to offer their time and talents to help all nonprofit groups in Wilton, including schools, churches, Town departments.
• Wilton Meals on Wheels
Provides low-cost, high-quality, hot and cold meals delivered Mon., Wed., Fri. as needed to those who qualify. Some financial assistance possible.
439 Danbury Rd. • Wilton, CT 06897
• Wilton Family YMCA, many programs specifically for older adults.
404 Danbury Rd. • Wilton, CT 06897 • 203-762-8384
• Wilton Continuing Education, offers a wide choice of courses in many areas of interest to seniors; most free.
395 Danbury Rd. • Wilton, CT 06897
203-762-0381 and 203-834-769
• Wilton Parks and Recreation Department, offers a
variety of leisure activities for seniors of all physical capabilities, including barbecues and day trips. Seasonal pass to Merwin Meadows park available free to those 65 or older.
180 School Rd. • Wilton, CT 06897 • 203-834-6234
Supportive Services for Families and Caregivers
Department of Social Services provides information on and referral to such services as support groups and respite programs, particularly those offered by Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, 203-762-8958.
STAY AT HOME IN WILTON, INC.
Nonprofit membership organization that, for a modest fee, provides services to senior citizens who desire to stay in their homes with an independent lifestyle rather than move to congregate or assisted living residential complexes. Services include: information and referrals; emergency planning; home repairs; safety services and adaptation; home office problem solving; help with pets; household cleaning; transportation for a variety of purposes; more. Support is offered by Coordination Directors with professional backgrounds. Using a pool of volunteers and vetted paid providers, Coordinators schedule services to meet the needs of participants.
Stay at Home in Wilton also functions as a kind of community by offering social activities, such as parties, concerts and seminars.
P.O. Box 46 • Wilton, CT 06897-0046
Web site:
Executive Coordinator • Janet Johnson
Transportation Services
• Dial-a-Ride, Town program operated out of Parks and Recreation Department. Directed toward senior citizens and disabled. Limited to Wilton and Norwalk. Reservations required. Nominal fee.
203-834-6235 • Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
• FISH, volunteer organization drives residents to medical and dental appointments in surrounding towns. Not wheelchair accessible. Call 48 hours in advance.
203-834-3737 • Mon./Wed./Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• ITN Coastal CT, offers 24/7 transportation to anywhere within six towns serviced: Easton, Fairfield, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton. Annual membership fee and reasonable rates per mile or hour. • 203-858-2001
Tax Relief Programs
Assessor determines eligibility of elderly homeowners and renters requesting tax relief/grants.
Town Hall • 203-563-0121 Assessor • David Lisowski
Library
Wilton Library Association, Inc., facility is Town’s center for business research, leisure reading, cultural activities. Several programs and services designed with older adults in mind.
137 Old Ridgefield Rd. • Wilton, CT 06897
203-762-3950 • Fax: 203-834-1166
Web site:
Director • Elaine Tai-Lauria
E-mail:
Services for seniors include:
• Aids for access and reading for those with handicaps and vision difficulties: handicapped-access entry doors; large-print collection; magnifying glasses; special computers and devices (e.g., Optelec Reader).
• Senior Resources Center: easy access to information sources especially relevant to senior interests.
• At Your Service: At Home Program: books, magazines, audiobooks mailed to homes of those unable to get to Library; special pouch provided for postage-paid return.
Probate Court
Wilton is in Probate District 51.
125 East Ave., Room 232 • Norwalk, CT 06852-2009
203-854-7737 • Fax: 203-854-7825
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2009
Norwalk, CT 06852-2009
Judge • Anthony DePanfilis
Call 911 for all emergencies.
Police Department
240 Danbury Rd. • Wilton, CT 06897
Non-emergencies: 203-834-6260
Web site:
“Are You OK?” Program: Telephone reassurance program available free to any resident homebound, medically disabled or over 60. Each morning, call placed to individual’s home via automatic system. If no response, second call placed. If still no response, officer dispatched to residence and relative or key holder contacted.
Fire Department
Web site:
Chief • Ronald Kanterman
Headquarters/Station 1
236 Danbury Rd. • Wilton, CT 06897
Non-emergencies: 203-834-6246 or 203-834-5247
Station 2 (Marhoffer Station)
707 Ridgefield Rd. • Wilton, CT 06897
Non-emergencies: 203-834-6246 or 203-834-6247
Georgetown Fire District of Town of Redding responds to calls from part of Georgetown section in Wilton.
Non-emergencies: (203) 544-8800
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC)
234 Danbury RD. • Wilton, CT 06897
Non-emergencies: 203-834-6245
Wilton’s Population by Age
(Source: Latest Decennial U.S. Census)
60-64 1,003
65-74 1,255
75-84 794
85+ 441
Total 55+ 3,493
Total population of
Wilton: 18,062
Percentage 60 years of age or over: 19.4%
Land area: 27.4 sq. mi.