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Wilton Select Board approves advisory ballot on police collaboration for June 9
Summary
The Select Board approved placing a non‑binding advisory question on the June 9 town ballot asking voters to choose among four police collaboration options — including contracting with the sheriff or creating a quasi‑municipal corporation — with instructions limited to 'choose one.'
The Wilton Select Board voted on April 7 to place a non‑binding advisory question on the June 9 town ballot asking residents which of four police collaboration options the town should "explore further."
The ballot language approved by the board presents four options: (A) take no action; (B) contract police services with the sheriff’s office; (C) contract police services to one town; and (D) create a quasi‑municipal corporation. Board members clarified that the ballot will instruct voters to "choose one." The vote to approve placing the advisory question on the ballot was unanimous.
Select Board members and staff discussed how the question will appear on the ballot (boxes or circles) and the mechanics of returning the ballot; staff indicated Aaron will oversee formatting and logistics. The board did not endorse any single option and characterized the item as a non‑binding advisory measure to gauge community preference ahead of any formal policy changes or contracting discussions.
The board’s action sends the question to the town clerk and will appear on the June 9 municipal ballot for voter guidance; any resulting policy or contracting decisions would require later, formal action by the Select Board or other governing bodies.
