WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a round-up of what’s going on in Wilmington on Saturday, October 21, 2017:
In The News:
Selectmen Divided: Should the town sell town-owned land to private developers to create affordable housing? As Kori Tuitt points out in the Lowell Sun yesterday, Selectmen Mike McCoy and Kevin Caira supported a motion to exclude the sale of any town-owned land at 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Their colleagues — Selectmen Mike Champoux, Greg Bendel, and Ed Loud — were in opposition. Those Selectmen want to hear from residents before making their decisions. And residents WILL have a chance to be heard during a special public input session at the Board of Selectmen Meeting on Monday, November 13.
Weather Station at Shawsheen Elementary: Wilmington Patch reported on a recent blog post from Principal Lisa King announcing that 3rd grade teacher Patrick McInerney has installed a weather station on the school’s roof. Parents can now get real-time weather reports, including “real-feel” temperatures for recess.
Happening Today:
Weather: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Yardwaste: The Town’s Recycling Center (Old Main Street) is open from 9am to 4pm for leaf and brush drop-off. [Read more HERE.]
In The Community (Part 1): The Northside PAC is holding their 40th Annual Pumpkin Fair from 9am to 3pm at the Woburn Street School (227 Woburn Street). There will be pony rides, a petting zoo, games, pumpkin and cookie decorating and much, much more. Also be sure to check out the raffle table and the Wildcat apparel that will be for sale! There will be some great raffles! All proceeds go to the Northside PAC to supplement funding for enrichment activities and supplies for both the Woburn Street and North Intermediate Schools.
In The Community (Part 2): Wilmington United Methodist Church (87 Church Street) is holding its Annual Harvest & Holly Fair from 9am to 2pm. The event will include: handcrafted home goods & decorations; used books; vintage jewelry; homemade jams, jellies, candies, fudge & baked goods; homemade pies; luncheon (starting at 11am); pumpkin patch; white elephant table; and flea market. Admission and parking is FREE. Handicapped accessible. The event is sponsored by the Wilmington & Tewksbury United Methodist Women. Proceeds will benefit their mission trips.
In The Community (Part 3): St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church (4 Forest Street) is holding a Fall Fair from 10am to 2pm. The Fair promises gifts, crafts, holiday decorations, a country store, kitchen, cookie walk, raffles, and more.
In The Community (Part 4): The Wilmington Sons of Italy is holding a Disco Night from 7pm to 11pm at the Tewksbury VFW Hall (87 Vernon Street). The evening will include a DJ, dancing, raffles, cash bar, snacks, dessert, coffee, and a door prize. Prizes will be given out for the best disco attire. Tickets cost $10. To purchase a ticket, contact Alicia Johnson (978-758-0876) or Terri Woods (978-204-4003). All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
In The Community (Part 5): The Haunted Woods is back! The event features TEN scary attractions on the grounds of the Harnden Tavern (430 Salem Street, Wilmington). The Haunted Woods runs from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Tickets cost $7 for students and $10 for adults. Parking is free and located behind the Harnden Tavern, off of Woburn Street.
In The Community (Part 6): Longtime Boston-based vocal band Ball in the House will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a Celebratory Concert at 7pm at wilmington High School (159 Church Street). Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance HERE. [Learn more HERE.]
In The Community (Part 7): The Friendship Lodge (32 Church Street) is holding an Open House from 9am to 3pm. [Read more HERE.]
In The Community (Part 8): Shriners Auditorium is hosting women’s roller derby at 5pm when the Boston Massacre battles the Brandywine Roller Derby Belligerents. An End of the Season Party and Awards Ceremony follows at 7pm. [Read more, including ticket information, HERE.]
In The Community (Part 9): State Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford), who represents Precinct 3 in Wilmington as well as all of Burlington and Bedford, will host the latest of his monthly office hours from 9am to 10am at the True North Coffee (204 Cambridge Street) in Burlington and from 10:30am to 11:30am at Prince Street Cafe & Bakery (200 Great Road) in Bedford.
In The Community (Part 10): The Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library’s Book Store Next Door (183 Middlesex Avenue) is open from 10am to 4pm. All books are $2 or less! Every penny of every sale benefits the Wilmington Memorial Library. Learn more HERE.
In The Community (Part 11): The Wilmington Food Pantry (142 Chestnut Street) is open from 10am to noon for food donation drop-offs. Learn which food items the Pantry is most in need of HERE.
At The Library: Poetry Circle at 9:15am. Library Crawl from 10am to 3pm. [Learn more and register HERE.]
On WCTV: Read WCTV’s Executive Director Shaun Neville’s latest weekly blog post HERE, noting Community Media Day and some upcoming ways residents can get involved in the station.
Go Wildcats!: 3 Wilmington High teams are in action today, including the WHS Boys Varsity Soccer traveling to Bishop Fenwick High School at noon. [See the complete schedule HERE.]
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