Creativity is set in type for Wilton woman

Creativity is set in type for Wilton woman

WILTON, Conn. – Every time Lynda Campbell climbed into the family car for a road trip, she got a master class in graphic design. Campbell’s father worked as a printer and was quick to offer his critique of every billboard and road sign along the route.

Residents prepare for Hurricane Irene

Residents prepare for Hurricane Irene

WILTON, Conn. – Wilton resident Jim Johnston grabbed a 12-pack of bottled water and tossed it gingerly into a shopping cart early Thursday evening at Stop & Shop on River Road.

The Bird Lady of Wilton, Conn.

The Bird Lady of Wilton, Conn.

WILTON, Conn. – As she talks about her lifelong affinity for tropical birds, you would expect Liz Riecker to mention that as a child one of her first pets was a parakeet and since then she has opened her home to macaws, African parrots and conures.

Pop Warner honors Chelmsford education legend

Pop Warner honors Chelmsford education legend

Chelmsford Pop Warner names new snack building for Angie Taranto.

Oh, what a night

Here’s a review I did of “Jersey Boys” on Broadway.

If you ask me

As editor of the Chelmsford Independent, it is important for me to take a stand on issues facing the town. Below are a couple of opinions on some of the more controversial subjects that hit the community.

A study to see if the fire department should run an ambulance service was flawed.

Why does the School Committee always seem slightly out of touch?

Now is not the time to ask residents to raise their taxes.

This just in

Although the print edition comes out once a week, the Independent’s Web site is updated a couple of times a day. Here are a few breaking news stories from the site.

N.C. trucker arrested in Chelmsford home invasion faces N.J. murder charge.

Early morning fire blamed on lightning strike.

Bank robbery suspect arrested in Connecticut.