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1. Though temperatures were frigid overnight, conditions shouldn't be too cold to start the week. According to Weather.com, temperatures will reach 39° before the day is out. There is only a 10 percent chance of precipitation on Monday, and skies will be partly cloudy throughout. 

2. The Board of Selectmen will be busy tonight. Members are set for their regular meeting which takes place Monday at 7 p.m. inside Town Hall, Room 9. Check back with Patch on Tuesday for complete coverage.

3. Wilmington Patch is always looking to expand its arsenal of bloggers. If you want to share your opinions on Wilmington issues in the Local Voices section of the site, just e-mail Local Editor Matt Schooley for details on how to sign up.

4. Don't forget to claim your listings, Wilmington business owners! If you own or run a business in town, all you have to do is visit your listing in the Places section and click that you want to claim it. Then fill out the form and you'll be able to interact with Patch readers easier than ever.

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