This week's obituary notices column, covering September 7 through September 13, 2026, carries four Wilmington-resident obituaries: Barrett, Dorothy H., 86; Bowman, Charles William "Bill" II, 77; Carlson, Sonja M., 91; and Landry, Raymond J. Sr., 88. Bowman died September 6 following a s…
Wilmington School Committee opens the year by adopting a policy barring civil arrests on school grounds.
This week's Wilmington obituary notices column carries two entries: Carlson, Elliott R., 88, and Sevener, Walter J., 99. Both men died September 1, 2026. Sevener, described in his notice as a longtime Wilmington resident, was born in Bay City, Michigan, and his obituary was posted throu…
The Wilmington Recreation Commission backed a commemorative plaque honoring two pickleball instructors. Resident Michael McInnis requested the honor for Jim Buckley and Tom Pazyra, who established the 121 Glen Road courts in 2018 and continue to teach.
Wilmington voters helped decide Tuesday's state primary as Markey topped Moulton for the Senate nod and Minogue advanced to face Healey. Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defeated Rep. Seth Moulton for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, while Minogue won the Republican primary for governor and wi…
Massachusetts voters head to the polls Tuesday in a state primary topped by the Markey-Moulton U.S. Senate Democratic showdown. Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton are squaring off for the Democratic nomination, a race Wilmington Patch called the headline contest in "a night of party b…
The Wilmington Recreation Department has released its Fall 2026 "Recreation Matters" newsletter, which residents can check for program updates and weather cancellations. The Recreation Commission's next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. at Town Hall. No Wilmington Hig…
This week's obituary notices column carries two Wilmington, Massachusetts obituaries published between August 24 and August 30, 2026: O'Donoghue, Michael J., 71, a long-time Wilmington resident and graduate of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, who died August 23; and Un…
A Massachusetts ice cream chain's expansion and two pizza shops' national recognition led weekend food coverage, per Wilmington Patch. The same report noted a coffee chain's first dog-only drive-thru in the state. Separately, longtime Wilmington resident Michael James O'Donoghue, 71, di…
Wilmington Public Library expands its fall lineup with new and returning family programs starting this week. The library's "Coffee, Tea, My Toddler, & Me" toddler program returns Thursday, August 27, at 11 a.m., while a new "Homework Happy Hour" launches Wednesday, September 2, at 3:30 …