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This Week in Wilmington: Jun 8 - Jun 14
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Neighbors Seek Halt to Salem Street Utility Pole Installation
Salem Street residents are pressing to pause a utility pole project while North Wilmington watches for traffic changes tied to a new school development, the two dominant local stories on Flag Day, June 14. Wilmington Patch reported this morning that neighbors along Salem Street are seek…
Government · Recreation
Recreation Commission Welcomes Floating Beach Chair Grant
The Wilmington Recreation Commission welcomed the town's selection as one of five New England recipients for a Floating Beach Chair grant enhancing beach accessibility for residents with disabilities.
Schools · School Committee
Wilmington School Committee advances six policy updates, reorganizes subcommittees for 2026-27
WILMINGTON -- June 11, 2026, Wilmington School Committee closes its regular school year with policy updates, subcommittee reshuffling, and a performing arts celebration. At the June 10 meeting, the committee unanimously advanced policies JLCD through
Schools · School Committee
Wilmington School Committee Advances Six Policies, Tables Two With August Deadline Looming
Wilmington School Committee reorganizes subcommittees and fast-tracks a student-assignment policy with an August legal deadline.
Government · Select Board
Wilmington Select Board votes to formally elect vice chair, restructures public comment
WILMINGTON -- June 9, 2026, Wilmington's Select Board adopted new governance rules Monday, including a provision to formally elect a vice chair for the first time. The board voted unanimously to amend its
Government · Historical Commission
Museum Curator announces June 30 resignation; commission approves plaque policy
Wilmington Historical Commission's Museum Curator announced his June 30 resignation during the June 8 meeting.
Government · Select Board
Wilmington Select Board Adopts Alcohol Fee Schedule, Elects to Add Vice Chair
Wilmington Select Board adopts a new alcohol license fee schedule and approves governance policy changes at its June 8 meeting.
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission Approves School Project Despite Environmental Concerns
Wilmington Conservation Commission approved multiple municipal projects June 3. The commission unanimously approved an Order of Conditions for a new elementary school building at 320 Salem Street despite abutters raising concerns about arsenic in soil testing and groundwater management.
Government · Planning Board
Wilmington Planning Board Tables Food Truck Application After Quorum Fails
Wilmington Planning Board tables food truck vote after failing to establish quorum at its June 2 meeting.