According to Wilton Social Services, the grant would be used to accommodate the town’s seniors by providing some much needed furniture and expand some of the few but very popular activities.

Rep. Boucher said, “As Wilton has invested such a great deal in its youth, let us not forget the seniors in our community, who have given Wilton so much over the years.” It gives me great pleasure to help provide a few but much needed improvements Wilton’s Senior Center and to the quality of life of our seniors by requesting this small grant. I would like to thank Governor Rell and Minority Leader Cafero for approving my request and adding their support to the importance and value of those that give so much to our community”.

First Selectman of Wilton, Bill Brennan said, “The Town of Wilton is delighted to receive this grant that will enhance programs offered to our senior citizens. These funds will be used primarily to add additional computer capacity and upgrade our equipment in our computer Learning Center. We are most grateful for Toni Boucher’s help in securing these valued funds.”

Wilton Social Services Director Cathy Pierce added, "This grant will be used to provide much needed access to and understanding of computer technology for our seniors. The seniors of Wilton and the staff at the Senior Center are very appreciative of this grant and the effort directed at securing it.”