T I M E L I N E

The School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) acquired this property in Wilton in 1958, and in the early 1960s, construction was completed for it to become home to their Wilton Province, “Villa Notre Dame”. The property served as a motherhouse and residence for hundreds of sisters spanning over four decades. Then, seeing a decline in numbers and without the capacity to maintain the property, the sisters made the difficult decision to sell. 

Read more in the sisters’ own words about why they chose Hines to continue the legacy of their property at this link.

1958

The remaining SSND sisters/residents move to their new home in Bridgeport, CT.

August 2021

April 2025

Hines submits their application to the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA).
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SSND/Hines submits their pre-application to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the town of Wilton. Note: This was only a pre-application. Letters and comments addressing Planning & Zoning issues, such as use of the property or traffic, can only be submitted once the full Planning & Zoning application is filed.
Link

May 2025

October 2025

Hines submits their application to the Architectural Review Board (ARB).
Link

January 2026

Hines submits their application to the Inlands Wetlands Commission.
Link

HAPPENING NOW:

February 2026 - present

Period of public comments for Inlands Wetlands application.

‍ ‍*ACTION ITEMS: ‍ ‍

Plan to attend the Inland Wetlands Commission Public Hearing, which will be held via zoom on May 14, 2026 at 7:30pm.

The previous public hearing was held on March 12, 2026. These notes provided by the Commission for that meeting are helpful for what to expect: Link.

Plan to attend public hearing on May 14 at 7:30pm

The period to submit written comments will be open until 12pm on May 14, 2026. Even a simple letter with your name, address, and stating you support the project, would be useful.

Click this link for the page of the website for more information on how to submit a letter.

Write a letter of support prior to the meeting

WHAT’S NEXT:

  • Pending approval of the Inland Wetlands application, Hines will prepare the application for the Wilton Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z).

  • There will be a period for public comment on the Planning & Zoning application, followed by deliberations by the P&Z Commission.