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“Thank you so much for everything. Mom is not ready to take the step to accepting in-home help yet, but I can assure you that when she is, you will be our agency of choice. Knowing that you will be able to assist us when the time comes makes me feel so much better about all of this. For me, it makes a big difference to actually know someone who is in charge and I think that will make a difference with my Mom too.”

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“It is a pleasure to write this! The BEST way to describe your staff:--Pleasant—congenial. Choosing Always Best Care was one our better decisions. You have sent us the perfect people to help my wife. I am grateful for that. Best wishes for continued success.”

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“I am writing on behalf of my family to tell you how appreciative we are of Always Best Care and your services. These have not been the best of times for my family and especially hard on my Mom but we take great comfort knowing you are there to help. Our caretaker has been wonderful since my Dad was sent to River Glen in Southbury and from the very beginning of our ordeal. My Mom is extremely protective of my Dad and has always requested for Judy to help out with my Dad. To me that is the biggest proof of our confidence that has been my Mom's faith in her. Anything we have asked of her she has delivered and shown what most can't - that she really cares. Your Professional staff is a pleasure to work with - adapting schedules, applying payments quickly, and always courteous. I felt like great service should be made aware of and should set a standard that Always Best Care always seems to meet..”

Ryan P.
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“Thank you so much for your kind, personalized service. My mother was always resistive to someone coming into her home to help care for her, but she is very, very pleased. Not only does she have someone to keep her company and meet her physical needs—her kitchen is looking cleaner than I have seen it in a while. Thank you again. Your kind manner was reassuring to my mother and to me, and you have made the process of caring for my mother at home easy and provided me with much needed relief so that I can actually return to work with a calm mind.”

Sherece F.
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“Your service was timely and most satisfactory !, I'll definitely keep you in mind for future needs.”

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“This company is courteous and very compassionate when it comes to caring for your loved ones. They are available 24/7 to help you fill all your caregiving needs and have a great pool of caregivers. The office staff is friendly, very supportive and they will go above and beyond to provide their customers the best service around. I would highly recommend them for any of your Homecare needs.”

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“My experience interacting with Always Best Care far surpassed my expectations. They’re polite and courageous and always available 24/7 to answer questions and respond in an emergency situation.”

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“I am sending you some of my thoughts about Always Best Care now that I have had time to reflect. Mom’s move to Assisted Living has gone very well and I’d like you to know:--From the initial home meeting and throughout my mother’s care, everyone was extremely personable, professional and knowledgeable of the home care industry. --ABC matched caregivers to my Mother’s needs and personality and we (and my Mother) were very happy with the care received and with the communication between caregivers and family.--Although my Mother is in Memory Care now, she still remembers ‘her ladies’ that not only assisted in her care, but more importantly, offered friendship. We would be very happy to be used as a reference if needed!”

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“I have learned so much with having you and your staff care for my mother. I never would have expected her to rally so much after my father’s death. But it’s amazing what loving care can do –just amazing! Tracy and I cannot thank you enough – you have helped us see how to make our mother’s last days as pleasant and meaningful as possible–which is not only good for her but also for her whole family. I and my boys and husband, and my sister and her son and his family, we can all have time to connect with my mother that will surely enrich our lives forever—and that is such a precious gift! Thank you”

Ryan C.
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“Excellent company and high levels of customer service!”

Sara M.
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“I forgot to tell you that I miss your compassion toward your people. You positive and helpful approach toward them is admirable. I did not have such luck with the local companies in MA, lacking good organization and consideration to the clients and the care givers. It is not an easy job accomplish such a success like yours.”

Ildiko G.
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“I just wanted to shoot you a quick email expressing our thoughts about Mary, who was the caregiver for the weekend. We all thought she was wonderful!! I think her biggest strength is that she “sees the work”, needs little/to no direction, offers to take things out of our hands, is a true-go-getter. For Billie, this type of help is great since she feels like she can take some time to rest and trust all is okay. Mary works hard and is also very patient. I really think Mary is a natural dealing with elderly. She is patient and kind! Anyway, what I wanted to ask is if Mary can be the consistent caregiver for the weekends. The other 4 caregivers that I have met are also very nice. We would like Mary as much as possible as she is punctual, and as I mentioned before, ‘sees what needs doing”. She is focused on what she can do to help. She doesn’t just sit there next to Bill, she has eyes in the back of her head and goes the extra mile. Anything that needs to get done, she says “no wait, let me do it’—if she hasn’t already initiated it herself. She seems to have endless energy and never complained. I just felt compelled to drop you a this note to let you know how impressed we were with her. Thanks”

Marieke H.
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“Thank you so much for your kind, personalized service. My mother was always resistive to someone coming into her home to help care for her, but she is very, very pleased. Not only does she have someone to keep her company and meet her physical needs—her kitchen is looking cleaner than I have seen it in a while. Thank you again. Your kind manner was reassuring to my mother and to me, and you have made the process of caring for my mother at home easy and provided me with much needed relief so that I can actually return to work with a calm mind.”

Cheryl K.
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“Thank you for all of your help over the last few weeks. Your caregivers were all terrific and I just don’t know what we would have done without you.”

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“Your service was timely and most satisfactory! I’ll definitely keep you in mind for future needs.”

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“Shame on me for not writing sooner. The days go by so fast –and thanks to your good care I am back to doing things for myself and being busy. Did my own deck this year! And other gardening ---feels good! Have started walking 3 times a week at the track! The big 90 will be here in October ---and I am going to be ready to celebrate it! Thank you again for all your help. It’s good to know it is there when I need it.”

Marion M.
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“My Mom’s last 15 months were made easier with the diligent and devoted care provided by Scheryl and your support to come up with replacements when she needed time off. Scheryl was caring and compassionate for both my Mom and her sister when she came to stay. They had a really nice bond. Both the ladies were ever grateful for Scheryl’s attention, conversation, cooking and friendship. Larry and I send best wish and sincere thanks!”

Linda K.
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“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do.”

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“I just wanted express our thoughts about Mary, who was the caregiver for the weekend. We all thought she was wonderful!! I think her biggest strength is that she “sees the work”, needs little/to no direction, offers to take things out of our hands, and is a true-go-getter. For Billie, this type of help is great since she feels like she can take some time to rest and trust all is okay. Mary works hard and is also very patient. I really think Mary is a natural dealing with elderly. She is patient and kind! Anyway, what I wanted to ask is if Mary can be the consistent caregiver for the weekends. The other 4 caregivers that I have met are also very nice. We would like Mary as much as possible as she is punctual, and as I mentioned before, ‘sees what needs doing”. She is focused on what she can do to help. She doesn’t just sit there next to Bill, she has eyes in the back of her head and goes the extra mile. Anything that needs to get done, she says “no wait, let me do it’—if she hasn’t already initiated it herself. She seems to have endless energy and never complained. I just felt compelled to drop you a this note to let you know how impressed we were with her. Thanks”

Marieke H.
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“Thank you so much for your kind, personalized service. My mother was always resistant to have someone come into her home to help care for her, but she is very, very pleased with Always Best Care. Not only does she have someone to keep her company and meet her physical needs—her kitchen is looking cleaner than I have seen it in a while. Thank you again. Your kind manner was reassuring to my mother and to me, and you have made the process of caring for my mother at home easy, and provided me with much needed relief so that I can actually return to work with a calm mind.”

Cheryl K.
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“I have learned so much with having you and your staff care for my mother. I never would have expected her to rally so much after my father’s death. But it’s amazing what loving care can do –just amazing! Tracy and I cannot thank you enough – you have helped us see how to make our mother’s last days as pleasant and meaningful as possible–which is not only good for her but also for her whole family. I and my boys and husband, and my sister and her son and his family, we can all have time to connect with my mother that will surely enrich our lives forever—and that is such a precious gift! Thank you”

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“I was so happy with the services our caregiver provided! She was very courteous, hands-on and would do anything I asked her to do. She was pleasure. I enjoyed having her work for me.”

Marjorie C.
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“Excellent company and high levels of customer service!”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Wilton, CT work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Wilton, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like an assisted living community. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Wilton, CT gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Wilton,CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Staples rallies to beat Wilton behind three rushing and one passing touchdown from Caleb Smith

WILTON — The Staples football team had high expectations coming into the season, but were quickly given a reality check in the form of a loss on opening night to No. 2 ranked West Haven.Over the next three games, Staples went 3-0, averaging 41 points in each of those wins. The Wreckers had to earn their latest win.Staples took an early lead, fell behind in the third quarter and finally rallied in the fourth for a 29-22 FCIAC win over Wilton Saturday in a constant rain to move to 4-1.Staples quarterback Caleb Smith ...

WILTON — The Staples football team had high expectations coming into the season, but were quickly given a reality check in the form of a loss on opening night to No. 2 ranked West Haven.

Over the next three games, Staples went 3-0, averaging 41 points in each of those wins. The Wreckers had to earn their latest win.

Staples took an early lead, fell behind in the third quarter and finally rallied in the fourth for a 29-22 FCIAC win over Wilton Saturday in a constant rain to move to 4-1.

Staples quarterback Caleb Smith ran 30 times for 113 yards and three touchdowns and threw the game-winner in the fourth quarter.

Smith said Staples was prepared to play in the rain and adjusted well to the wet conditions.

“We were expecting this kind of rain all week but the run kept working, so, we kept sticking with it,” Smith said. “The balls got really wet and it was hard to throw the ball. Our O-line played amazing, the best they ever played. They opened the holes for me to get through and I did what I could. I’m not sure we planned for that many carries but it was fun.”

The Wreckers are the No. 3 ranked team in the CIAC Class LL standings and ranked No. 6 in the GameTimeCT Top 10 Poll.

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Staples' schedule is no picnic the rest of the season.

The Wreckers will host Stamford Friday at 7 p.m. before a road trip to Danbury the following week. Staples then closes the season with three CIAC playoff teams from a season ago in Trumbull, St. Joseph and a Thanksgiving date with No. 1 ranked Greenwich.

Wilton coach EJ DiNunzio was not sure how his team would respond to its first big FCIAC test, but he felt his team handled themselves well and were in a position to win.

“That was a great FCIAC football game,” DiNunzio said. “I wasn’t sure how we would come out, but we came out how I thought we would. Go behind early but we fought back. I was a little disappointed we couldn’t play a little better defensively. These are the kind of games we have to win and we will get better from it.”

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Wilton (4-1) lost for the first time, but remained second in the CIAC Class MM standings after Saturday's results.

Wilton's three-game stretch against teams ranked in the GameTimeCT Top 10 Football poll continues at No. 7 New Canaan on Saturday at 2 p.m., then ends with a trip to No. 10 Darien the following week.

Wilton was in a similar situation last season, starting 5-0 before running into Darien, New Canaan and Ridgefield. Wilton lost all three games, but battled Darin in an 18-15 loss.

Wilton came back from that stretch and won its last two games to qualify for the Class MM playoffs as the No. 8 seed, then reached the semifinals where it lost 14-7 to eventual champion North Haven.

Staples led this game 14-0 with 6 minutes left in the first quarter after Smith ran in two 1-yard touchdowns, the second of which followed a botched snap by Wilton to give Staples the ball inside the 10-yard line.

Wilton came back with two touchdowns by Mac McGovern to cut the lead to 14-13.

Smith ran in from five yards out to make it 21-13 at the half.

Wilton took the lead in the third when it scored nine points on a Ryan Smith 11-yard touchdown catch from Joey Hagerty and a 30-yard field goal by Luke Ginsberg.

Staples then drove down the field in the fourth quarter and scored on a 9-yard touchdown pass from Smith to Sam Petrosino with 6:54 to play.

Wilton got the ball to more times but turned it over on downs and then had a pass picked off by Max Maurillo with 11 seconds to play.

Player of the Game

Caleb Smith, Staples: Though he was not able to throw the ball around like he usually does, Smith carried Staples with his legs, running 30 times for 113 yards and three scores.

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“When it is wet out it gets harder to throw he ball but the kids did a good job adapting. We were able to keep the ball on the ground and try to get different runs to different sides. The kids did a good job responding and getting out of their comfort zone a bit.” — Staples coach Adam Behrends.

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Unbeaten Wilton football prepares to face three ranked CT teams over next three weeks

The Wilton football team is off to a 4-0 start and is on top of the CIAC Class MM standings.However, the team is about to embark on the hardest part of their schedule with three-straight games against teams ranked in the GameTimeCT Top 10 Football poll in No. 6 Staples, No. 7 New Canaan and No. 10 Darien.“The next three weeks are the gauntlet for us,” Wilton senior nose guard George Papakosmas said. “It will be three tough teams and three weeks of hard practices with lots of hitting. We think they are all beat...

The Wilton football team is off to a 4-0 start and is on top of the CIAC Class MM standings.

However, the team is about to embark on the hardest part of their schedule with three-straight games against teams ranked in the GameTimeCT Top 10 Football poll in No. 6 Staples, No. 7 New Canaan and No. 10 Darien.

“The next three weeks are the gauntlet for us,” Wilton senior nose guard George Papakosmas said. “It will be three tough teams and three weeks of hard practices with lots of hitting. We think they are all beatable but we have to put in the work to beat them.”

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The gauntlet starts with a home game against 3-1 Staples Saturday at 2 p.m. Wilton will face New Canaan and Darien on the road.

“Even though the first four teams may not be as good as the next four we play, it got us going. We made a few mistakes but we can go and correct them so against Staples, we do it right,” Wilton coach EJ DiNunzio said. “What I am most worried about is the speed of the game compared to the last four weeks. The question is, 'can we cover?' Because we haven’t faced that caliber of receivers or quarterback, yet.”

Staples is led by senior quarterback Caleb Smith, who was named GameTimeCT/New Haven Register All-State Honorable Mention last season.

Wilton beat Class M runner-up Berlin on opening day and defeated 3-1 Platt three weeks ago but both of the Warriors FCIAC wins have come against Fairfield Warde and Norwalk which have one victory between them.

“We are now going from AAA baseball right to the major leagues,” DiNunzio said. “We played well against good teams in Berlin and Platt but it’s tough to give any sort of resemblance to a good FCIAC football team. We are winning games and playing well enough to beat most teams, but are we playing well enough to beat the likes of Staples, New Canaan and Darien? I don’t know yet. We will find out. I know they will play hard and be ready to play.”

Wilton was in a similar situation last season, starting 5-0 before running into Darien, New Canaan and Ridgefield. Wilton lost all three games but played Darien tight before falling 18-15.

Wilton came back from that stretch and won its last two games, qualifying for the Class MM playoffs as the No. 8 seed.

The Warriors defeated No. 1 seed SMSA before losing to eventual champion North Haven 14-7 in the semifinals.

Under DiNunzio, the Warriors beat New Canaan in 2021, their first win over the Rams since 1995.

The coach wants games like that to become the standard, not the exception.

“I know we are smaller and a MM school but we play the LLs and the Ls. We want our program at a point where we don’t just compete against them, but we beat them. We are getting there,” DiNunzio said. “It has to be more of a norm. It can’t be ‘oh wow, we beat New Canaan once in 30 years.’ When I took over, our goal was to be like a New Canaan, be like a Staples.”

Having the bye week fall immediately prior to the run of games against ranked teams is something the team hopes works to their advantage.

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“To have success the next few weeks we need to lock down the easy stuff and get our bread and butter done well” senior linebacker Todd Woodring said. “We have had good practices the last two weeks. It was a nice time to have our bye week ahead of our toughest three games. We had full practice every day, extra film sessions and even got a day off, which was nice for the guys.”

Quarterback Joey Haggerty, running back Mac McGovern and tight end Cael Dexter have provided the offensive punch, it is the defense which has carried the Warriors early on.

That defense is led by seniors Woodring, Papakosmas and defensive end Owen Theoharides.

Papakosmas said the team believes they can not only compete but win despite being a MM school facing LL and L powerhouses.

“We have the reputation of being a small quiet little team which is fine,” Papakosmas said. “But if we can go out and beat Staples, that will show everyone that we are not this quiet team, we are actually a team that can compete with and beat the best teams in the FCIAC.”

Wilton's Rise wins legions of fans with its simple sourdough doughnuts

Rise Doughnuts in Wilton doesn’t have a gluten-free or vegan option. It’s not from lack of desire. Owners Hugh Mangum and Laura Malone simply haven’t found a recipe they love, and they won’t settle for ticking a box. In fact, aside from soft-serve ice cream, toasts and coffee, there are just six doughnuts on the menu: vanilla brown butter, cinnamon ...

Rise Doughnuts in Wilton doesn’t have a gluten-free or vegan option. It’s not from lack of desire. Owners Hugh Mangum and Laura Malone simply haven’t found a recipe they love, and they won’t settle for ticking a box. In fact, aside from soft-serve ice cream, toasts and coffee, there are just six doughnuts on the menu: vanilla brown butter, cinnamon sugar, chocolate buttercream, a coffee-bun-style mashup of dough odds and ends that Rise calls misfits, plus a rotating selection of seasonal flavors, such as apple fritters or peanut butter cups for fall.

“This is not knocking anyone, I want to preface that, but we’re not the place that will put tons of Froot Loops or Skittles crunched up [on our doughnuts],” Mangum says. “If we’re going to do our take on a Reese’s peanut butter cup, we’re not going to crumble Reese’s peanut butter cups and put them on top, right? We’re going to do it from a very natural place.”

That simplicity and attention to detail is baked into Rise’s origin story. During the pandemic lockdown, the married couple’s sons wanted to make doughnuts. Their eldest had been keeping a sourdough starter, and so the family made sourdough doughnuts. Malone and Mangum thought they might have hit on something interesting with a version featuring a brown butter-and-vanilla glaze.

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They spent weeks refining their recipe. Not for business purposes, just because they made something delicious and thought they could make it even better. “It’s totally just for us, just for us for fun,” Malone says. “And then he’s like, ‘Maybe we should do a pop-up.’”

Mangum also launched his first food business, Mighty Quinn’s BBQ, with a pop-up. He was smoking meat and selling it at Smorgasburg food hall in Brooklyn, N.Y., and realized he had enough of a following to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Manhattan’s East Village. That was in 2012. Today, Mighty Quinn’s has locations in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Dubai. Of course, in 2020, when Mangum and his family were perfecting their doughnuts, Mighty Quinn’s was pretty quiet.

So in June, the family created a makeshift doughnut bakery in Parlor Pizza in Wilton. “We had zero plan to make this a thing,” Mangum says. “It was more just, like, something to do when there was nothing to do.”

But that first pop-up changed their perspective. “Day one, it was insane,” Malone says. “I think because it was the middle of the pandemic, people were just eager to do something.”

They sold out quickly, and the pop-up became a weekly occurrence, quickly gaining attention not just from local doughnut enthusiasts, but also from outlets like Good Morning America. Malone and Mangum were motivated by something else they noticed, though. “At first, it was people coming for the doughnuts, but then everybody was coming for each other, too,” Malone says. “And friendships were developing in the line — this really cool, very unrelated-to-us thing was happening at the same time as the doughnuts were happening.”

That sense of community was part of their motivation to find a permanent storefront. They opened their shop at 28 Centre St. in Wilton in the summer of 2022, and these days they say they make about 5,000 doughnuts per week.

Rise continues to use sourdough starter. All doughnuts are made and proofed at night, and then fried fresh and served warm throughout the day. That means they sometimes run out. Mangum and Malone also say they won’t compromise on ingredient quality. All of these factors together mean that they charge $4 per doughnut.

“We’re just trying to do it our way,” Mangum says, “and serve it in an environment where you feel welcomed from top to bottom.”

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Rise Doughnuts 28 Center St., Wilton @risedoughnut on Instagram Open Tue.–Sun. 8 a.m. until they run out (usually 3 p.m.) Wheelchair accessible

Vignettes: one venue, three exhibitions (Oct 7th - Oct 15th)

This series of events will feature a unique format -- three exhibitions in one space. Vignettes: one venue; three exhibitions will combine celebrations of the noted wood sculptor, Dorothy Gill Barnes and famed weaver and surface designer, Glen Kaufman, with An Abundance of Objects, featuring baskets, ceramics and sculptures by more than three dozen international artists.An Artist’s Reception and Opening will take place on Saturday, Oct 7th, from 11 am to 6 pm.Exhibition Description(s):Doroth...

This series of events will feature a unique format -- three exhibitions in one space. Vignettes: one venue; three exhibitions will combine celebrations of the noted wood sculptor, Dorothy Gill Barnes and famed weaver and surface designer, Glen Kaufman, with An Abundance of Objects, featuring baskets, ceramics and sculptures by more than three dozen international artists.

An Artist’s Reception and Opening will take place on Saturday, Oct 7th, from 11 am to 6 pm.

Exhibition Description(s):

Dorothy Gill Barnes: a Way With Wood will celebrate the work of the renowned sculptor, known for weaving bark, transforming natural materials, and for her collaborations with glass artists, resulting in objects that mix glass and bark and branches in intriguing ways. Among Barnes’ innovations were dendroglyphs, markings she’d make on live tree bark, which she allowed to develop into “scars” for months or years before har- vesting and using the resulting bark “drawings" in her works.

Glen Kaufman: Elegant Eloquence highlights the work of this master weaver who created photo collages, using a Japanese technique to apply gold and silver leaf atop intricately woven damask fabric, often in a grid, to reflect disappearing Japanese architecture. Also included are examples of Kaufman’s early work, which included both textural weaving and macramé-knotted and interlooped, hanging sculptural forms.

Personally selected items, like those in the third exhibition, An Abundance of Objects, contain meaning and memory, evoke feelings, and exert a palpable energy on one’s surroundings. An Abundance offers an eclectic and engaging collection of baskets, sculptures, and ceramics by more than three dozen artists from the US and abroad. Included will be work by Dail Behennah (UK), Hisako Sekijima (JP), Tim Johnson (UK), Polly Sutton (US), Stéphanie Jacques (BE), Judy Mulford (US), Gizella Warburton (UK), Mary Merkel-Hess (US), Simone Pheulpin (FR), Lawrence LaBianca (US), Lizzie Farey (UK), Joe Feddersen (US), Toshiko Takeazu (US), Gary Trentham (US), Nancy Koenigsberg (US); Markku Kosonen (FI), Tamiko Kawata (US), Christine Joy (US), Kosuge Kogetsu (JP), Rachel Max (UK), Kajiwara Aya (JP), Kyomi Iwata (US), Katherine Westphal (US), Paul Furneaux (UK), Dona Look (US), John McQueen (US), Jiro Yonezawa (JP), Gyöngy Laky (US), Noriko Takimaya (JP), Norma Minkowitz (US) Gertrud Hals (NO), Jeannet Leenderste (US), Naomi Kobayashi (JP), Karyl Sisson (US), Willa Rogers (NZ), Neil and Fran Prince (US), Merja Winqvist (FI), Jin-Sook So (KO), Lewis Knauss (US), Dawn Walden (US), and Keiji Nio (JP).

Details:

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Wilton Real Estate Report (Aug. 25-31, 2023): August Ends With Flurry of Activity as 15 Homes Change Hands — Seven Over $1.2 Million

Each week the Wilton Town Clerk’s office releases data for the prior week’s real estate transactions. For the one-week period from August 25-31, 2023, Town Clerk Lori Kaback reported 15 residential properties transferred to new owners — a busy week leading up to the unofficial end of summer and the start of the new school year.The transfers included 14 single-family homes and one Wilton Hills condominium.Seven of the homes sol...

Each week the Wilton Town Clerk’s office releases data for the prior week’s real estate transactions. For the one-week period from August 25-31, 2023, Town Clerk Lori Kaback reported 15 residential properties transferred to new owners — a busy week leading up to the unofficial end of summer and the start of the new school year.

The transfers included 14 single-family homes and one Wilton Hills condominium.

Seven of the homes sold for more than $1.2 million, including five that sold for at least $1.385 million. Eight properties sold at prices ranging from $400,000 to $995,000. No properties changed hands between $1 million and $1.2 million.

No commercial properties changed hands during the one-week period.

Important: Please note the Town Clerk’s report contains limited information. For details, please read the document on file in the Wilton Town Clerk’s office. These land transfer reports are available on the town website.

GMW makes an effort to find current photos, from recent real estate listings, websites such as Zillow.com, or mapping services such as Google Maps. In some cases, photos may be from previous real estate listings, or from town appraisal/land records.

32 Village Court: Elizabeth Callahan to Kathleen Bristol Federico, for $800,000

610 Nod Hill Road: Nancy and Brendan Hanrahan to Patrick E. York, for $585,000

338 Nod Hill Road: Elizabeth M. and Andrew G. Brucker to Dennis and Christine Ann Lyons Holtzapffel, for $1,220,000

183 Westport Road: 183 Westport Road, LLC, to Rocco and Yau Dun Lee Cotoia, for $1,500,000

293 Sturges Ridge Road: Dmitri E. Ponomarev and Yanina Dusheyko to Mehdi Khoshgoftar and Solmaz Javanbakhti, for $1,385,000

24 Blueberry Hill Place: Susanne M. Allen (EST) to Dylan J.and Gillian L. Herbert, for $705,000

65 Saddle Ridge Road: Kiran and Ashwini Rathni to Daniell and Malgorzata Oliveira, for $1,520,000

73 Hillbrook Road: Suzanne L. Lucey to Giancarlo and Sarah LaGreca, for $995,000

19 Rockhouse Road: Morgan Walker (EST) to John Ryan Fitzpatrick and Lindsay Ann Morton, for $400,000 (photo not available)

55 Mountain Road: 55 Mountain Road, LLC, to Jeffrey Butler and Angela Chou, for $491,000

7 Wilton Hills: Lynn Schlesinger and Gregg Feldman to Joo Hyoung Park, for $1,235,000

20 Rockhouse Road: James R. Bernstein to David Wesley Nan III, Zoran Maric and Meagan Maric Nan, for $765,000

103 McFadden Drive: Jean B. Schlesinger to John A. and Zoe Reinman, for $700,000

573 Nod Hill Road: Jorge and Amy Valentin to Christine McGovern, for $1,795,000

43 Quail Ridge: Michael B. and Marie E. McCormick to Ronald B. Roberts Trust 2011, for $1,400,000

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