5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Saturday, May 25, 2019

WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Saturday, May 25, 2019:

#1) Decoration Of Veterans Graves & Memorials

The public is invited to the decoration of the veterans’ graves at Wildwood Cemetery at 8am. The public is also invited to the decoration of all the town’s veterans’ squares, memorials and parks, beginning at 10:15am at the Wilmington Memorial Library. Taps will be played at all squares by Ken Michaud.

#2) Wilmington Yard Sale

A multi-family yard sale will take place at 825 Main Street from 9am to 3pm.

#3) Middlesex County Sobriety Checkpoint

The Massachusetts State Police will be holding a Sobriety Checkpoint in Middlesex County on Friday, May 24, 2019 into Saturday, May 25, 2019.

Wilmington is one of the 54 cities and towns in Middlesex County.

The purpose of the Sobriety Checkpoint is to detect and remove drivers who are operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from the roads. The Checkpoint also raises the public’s awareness of law enforcement’s efforts to combat this serious issue.

“Any inconvenience to motorists will be minimized with advanced notice to reduce fear and anxiety,” said Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, in the announcement. “The selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary. Safety will be assured.”

The Sobriety Checkpoint is funded through a grant provided by the Highway Safety Division of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.

#4) Book Store Next Door Open

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.

#5) Wilmington Food Pantry Open

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.

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