Wilmington Select Board Unanimously Approves Earth Removal Permit for New Elementary School
Wilmington Select Board approves earth removal permit for new elementary school site over resident concerns about arsenic contamination.
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Wildfire Smoke Prompts Beach Closures Across Massachusetts
Wildfire smoke drifting in from Ontario returned hazy skies to Massachusetts this week and closed more than 30 beaches statewide, Patch reports. Skies had cleared briefly Thursday morning before more smoke moved back into the region, according to the outlet's forecast update. Closer to …
Wilmington Recreation Department opens playground and Tiny Tots/Kids Club registration, releases summer newsletter.
Wilmington Recreation Department has opened registration for its Playground program and Tiny Tots/Kids Club, and released its Summer 2026 "Recreation Matters" newsletter. Families can register online through the department's website; the department also said it will post program updates…
Bridge replacement work begins, triggers I-93 lane shifts in Wilmington
Bridge replacement work on Route 129 has begun, bringing lane shifts to I-93 northbound in Wilmington through the fall. Crews started construction this week on the span carrying Route 129 over the highway, a project state transportation officials say will extend into autumn, according t…
Wilmington Man Pleads Guilty In Attempted Child Luring Case
A Wilmington man pleaded guilty to attempting to lure a 14-year-old to Rhode Island for sex, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced, while construction crews began bridge-replacement work on I-93 that will bring lane shifts through the fall, according to Patch. The case involved the man u…
Schools Weigh Phone-Locking App and Parent Input Policies
Wilmington schools face decisions on phone-locking apps and offensive-language policy as Patch reporting dominates local coverage this week. Patch outlets detailed the Wilmington Police Department's addition of three new officers with local roots, community remembrance of longtime schoo…
Library To Host Beekeeping Program, Toddler Events This Week
Wilmington's library rolls out a busy slate of summer programs as schools weigh phone and language policy questions. The Wilmington Public Library will welcome beekeepers Dade Bradley and Anthony Merkel for a July 8 presentation, followed by toddler and kids' programming on July 9, incl…
Wilmington Home Sales Data Unavailable for June–July 2026 Reporting Period
No deed sales data was available from the North Middlesex Registry of Deeds for Wilmington, Massachusetts, covering June 6 through July 5, 2026. As a result, no sales count, price range, median, or market observations can be reported for this period. The Townbrief will provide a complet…
Wilmington voters warned they may be on inactive list ahead of future elections
Wilmington residents are being urged to check whether they have been quietly placed on the town's inactive voter list. Patch Wilmington flagged the issue Friday morning, warning that affected residents may not realize their status until they attempt to vote. Separately, the community is…
Wilmington Library Kicks Off Summer With Kids Programs This Week
Wilmington's public library anchors the local calendar as the town heads into the July 4 holiday stretch. With no new town hall press releases or school district announcements in this cycle, the week's most concrete local item is the library's summer lineup, with Mrs. Amanda leading Cof…