Wilmington's School Committee considered moving the 2027-2028 school year's start to the Monday before Labor Day, a change Secretary Stephen Turner said could ease strain on families using the district's growing child care program.
Wilmington Public Library invites parents and toddlers to its weekly Coffee, Tea, My Toddler & Me program Thursday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room, with stories and play time led by staff member Amanda.
Wilmington School Committee's budget subcommittee meets Wednesday evening ahead of the full board's regular session.
Wilmington's School Building Committee meets Thursday amid ongoing elementary school construction work.
Two Wilmington obituaries were published this week: Banevičius, Vidmantas "Vid," 46, of Wilmington, who celebrated his 24th wedding anniversary with wife Inga Banevičienė this past August.
Wilmington's early voting window continues through Oct. 24 as registration deadline nears. Also in today's brief (9 items): Patch publishes 2026 election voter guide; Early voting continues through Oct. 24; Historical Commission meets Monday night; Library trustees meet Tuesday evening.
Select Board reviews Nov. 21 Town Meeting articles including MBTA housing overlay proposal.
School Committee's policy subcommittee meets this week to continue reviewing district policy language.
Wilmington's Special Town Meeting warrant grew to seven articles, including a $4.8 million fix for a health insurance trust deficit.
Wilmington Cultural Council Co-Chair Karen M. Minich-Pourshadi and a Mass Cultural Council representative publicized the statewide October 15 grant deadline in a WCTV interview.