Welcome to Wilton, Maine
Our community of 3,835 residents welcomes you to the Town of Wilton, Maine. Ideally located in the western lakes and mountains region of Maine, Wilton is well-known as a great place to live, work, and play.
Residents and guests alike enjoy the extensive recreational opportunities including the picturesque 563 acre Wilson Lake adjacent to our historic downtown district. The spring-fed lake can be enjoyed from several access points including Kineowatha Park; a 62 acre public park with a public beach, volley ball courts, skateboard park, tennis courts, basketball courts, recreation hall, and outdoor ice skating rink in winter.
The Town of Wilton is a friendly place to establish a business and offers hundreds of jobs through several major corporations and numerous smaller businesses. With many historical buildings, quaint shops, restaurants and other businesses the residents of our town welcome you to rest, relax, and enjoy our outstanding quality of life.
Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Articles 1 and 2
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 8:00AM at the Town Office. The polls will be open for voting on Article 2 from 8:00AM to 8:00PM.
Articles 3 through 60
The meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00PM at Academy Hill School to act on Articles 3 through 60.
Please take a moment to read the full details of the meetings and the articles.
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency Information
We know that individuals are eager to submit their damages for potential funding however, we have no additional information to provide at this time. Document, photograph and keep track of these details and as we move forward if there is a Disaster Declaration more information will be available. To submit your damages please use the tools listed below:
- Individuals & Households Initial Damage Assessment Survey (online)
- Individuals & Households Initial Damage Assessment Form 9-14-23 (pdf)
- Business and Agriculture Initial Damage Assessment Survey (online)
Boil Orders
2/4/2025: After receiving notification from the Maine Health and Environmental Testing Labs, the Town of Wilton Water Dept. is pleased to announce we are, at this time, lifting the boil water order effective immediately for the towns of Wilton and North Jay. Users on the system may resume normal water use for consumption or otherwise. The Wilton Water Dept. is not actively encouraging users to conduct system flushes on their home plumbing unless the home or business has sat stagnant for the whole duration of the order. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Public Notice
The Town of Wilton Water Department will be flushing hydrants from May 5 to May 30, 2025 (or longer if necessary), weather permitting. Most flushing will occur during DAYTIME HOURS. Loss of pressure and discolored water may result but should be of short duration. We will get it done as quickly as possible. Thank you!
Wilton Public Works will be posting roads with orange heavy load limited signs the week of March 3, 2025 – March 7, 2025. These limits will take effect starting on March 7, 2025. Please remember that these postings are temporary, and are designed to help protect our roads while they are vulnerable due to springtime thaw. Thank you for respecting these signs.
There will be a public hearing at the Town Office Meeting Room on June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm for the ATV Access Route Request from the Chesterville Ridge Riders ATV Club for McCrillis Corner Road. Please read the full details of the request.
News
Franklin County 2026 Budget Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR YEAR 2026 FRANKLIN COUNTY BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on the Franklin County Budget Estimates for... Read More
ATV Public Hearing Notice
There will be a public hearing at the Town Office Meeting Room on June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm for the ATV Access Route Request from... Read More
Wilton & Jay Public Safety Collaboration Committee
The Towns of Wilton and Jay are beginning to explore opportunities for collaboration between our Police Departments and how our communities can benefit from this... Read More
Temporary Water Disconnection
On April 14, 2025, Water Department employees began distributing notices of a temporary water disconnection for areas north of the Bass Building on Weld Road.... Read More