There are at least a half-dozen Frazier Peters' homes in Wilton. Those familiar with his early 20th century Connecticut architect and his work may be surprised to discover that his stone houses are inherently "green." In many ways, they are on the leading edge of the trend away from big box McMansions towards homes built on a more human scale, with more charm, details, and energy-sufficient features.

The Schoolhouse, tucked away in Cannondale Village in an historic New England schoolhouse, is a gem of a restaurant that opened over a year ago. Food writer Linda Kavanagh spends an evening speaking to the chef/owner, and Wilton resident, Tim LaBant, and sampling his signature contrast cuisine- typical ingredients presented in an atypical fashion.

The first day of school will be here before you know it. Wilton Magazine offers some tips on getting the kids ready for the upcoming academic year. In addition Norwalk Hospital provides eight safety tips so your children don't miss out on any of the summer fun.

By day, they're ordinary people, raising families and doing the 9-5 drill. But several nights a week, they pick up their instruments, take to the stage and cut loose to preform the music they never stopped loving, but by necessity, took a backseat to family and day jobs for a time. The members of these local "boomer bands" are more than just part of a national trend, they're proof that passions don't die, and that there are some amazingly talented musicians posing as fathers, mothers, husbands, and wives out there in the 'burbs.

Their children are grown, and their lives no longer revolve around pre-school picnics, fifth grade band concerts, soccer games, PTA meetings or college applications. Instead, they face a new set of challenges-managing their health, keeping their home, finding stimulating activities and maintaining connections with friends and the community at large. They are Wilton residents who are now in their late 60s and beyond. A diverse group, they have contributed much to the town and are an important part of its fabric. Lois Alcosser takes a look at those living in what she calls "The Honorable Decades"

Nothing beats the flavor, or nutritional value of fresh-off-the-stem fruit. Wilton residents are lucky to have over a half-dozen pick-your-own fruit farms within easy driving distance. So instead of spending another day at the beach or pool, pack up the family and head out to pick a basketful or two (or three) of juicy raspberries, blueberries, plums, apples and peaches. Theresa Prangley provides the inside scoop on where to go.

Brenda Froelich's passion for dance led her to open the Wilton Dance Studio. For almost twenty years, she and her staff of professional dancers have taught students, both recreational and serious dancers, that there is more to dance than just learning steps.

Moving into a house with a beautifully designed landscaping can be wonderful, but inheriting a garden comes with its own set of responsibilities, as two Wilton couples discover. Still, neither set would trade their gardens for anything.

Concern about global warming and what we can do to stop it are coming up more frequently in conversations around town. A handful of Wilton kids aren't just talking, they're rolling up their sleeves and taking action to help protect the earth, and their future.

Most adults reach a point in their lives when they take stock. When they do, inevitably some realize the career path they started on isn't the one they want to end on. Changing careers can be stressful, uncertain, and time-consuming, but the experiences of these Wilton residents who took the plunge prove that making the transition to a new profession can be well worth the work.

For many couples, the inability to conceive, once they decide to begin a family, comes as a complete surprise. Certainly it was for Wilton resident Christine Baer, who failing to become pregnant, found herself on a lengthy, sometimes arduous and uncomfortable road through the infertility clinic process. Her moving account offers a glimpse into that world.

Wilton parents have probably heard their kids talk about Kevin Meehan, Cider Mill's science instructional leader, but what they may not realize is how many hats he wears. An expert multi-tasker, energetic and enthusiastic, Meehan's a man who's making a difference in Wilton.