Storm Runoff Closes Dozens Of Massachusetts Beaches Statewide
Statewide beach closures triggered by this week's storm runoff and a full slate of summer library programming top the news out of Wilmington today, as other coverage highlighted local students' academic honors.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Wilmington Public Library has a busy stretch of summer programming ahead. The Cozy Mystery Book Club meets Friday, July 24, at 1 p.m. in the WPLD Community Room to discuss "Smile Beach Murder" by Alicia Bessette; copies are available for checkout and signup is required. On Monday, July 27, at 11 a.m., the library's Pokémon Club invites kids and teens of any experience level to the Meeting Room for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, with registration required. And on Wednesday, July 29, at 6 p.m., the library's Outdoor Patio (weather permitting) will host a Summer Beach Party Concert featuring singer-songwriter Dave Rudolf, a veteran performer known for high-energy, family-friendly shows.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"3 Dozen MA Beaches Closed Ahead Of Brilliant Summer Weekend: See Latest Forecast" — Heavy rain this week caused stormwater runoff that pushed several dozen Massachusetts beaches to close temporarily even as sunny weekend weather approached, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington).
"🌱 Patch AM: See which 44 Wilmington students made UMass Amherst's Dean's List" — Patch reports that 44 Wilmington students were named to the UMass Amherst Dean's List, part of its daily roundup that also flagged the town's Summer Dance Intensive event (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington).
"'Turn-Key' 3-BR Home Hits The Market In Wilmington" — A three-bedroom home with more than 2,200 square feet of space has been listed for sale in town, per Patch's local real estate coverage (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington).
"Massachusetts Has The Best School System In The Nation, New Report Says" — A newly released report ranks Massachusetts public schools as the best in the country, according to Patch's statewide coverage (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington).
COMING UP
The library's Cozy Mystery Book Club meets Friday, July 24, at 1 p.m. The Pokémon Club convenes Monday, July 27, at 11 a.m. The Summer Beach Party Concert with Dave Rudolf takes place Wednesday, July 29, at 6 p.m. on the library's Outdoor Patio, weather permitting. The Summer Dance Intensive is also on the Wilmington calendar for August 3.