Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your class.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get you over the hump on this Wednesday and to help make you the smartest person on the block. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Unions are going to play a big role in the BOS race here in town, Police, Fire, and Teachers certainly haven't forgot how the BOS publicly went to bat in support of Jodi Ross and the School Committee last year. The trample the constitution stunt, costing the town $20,000, was just icing on the cake." Reader Dan, commenting on the story, "Unions May Be Key to U.S. Senate Race." 3. It's Happening Today: The Conservation Commission is scheduled to meet tonight at 7 p.m. in Room 9 at Town Hall. Click here for a peek at the agenda. 4. By …
Friday, February 8, 2013
Wilmington will be finding Nemo on Friday. But how much of the powdery white stuff will the first major snowstorm in years bring to town?
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. The first major snowstorm in years is upon us. According to Weather.com, temperatures will hit 33° on Friday as the weekend, and a likely blizzard, arrive. There is a 100 percent chance of snow on the day with more than a foot likely by Saturday, and possibly close to two feet. 2. During the storm, there's one place to go for all your information on what's happening in Wilmington. Be sure to visit our Storm Information Center where you can find in depth news on the storm. We will update the story as news happens, so visit throughout the day. 3. The first piece of storm news happened on Thursday. Superintendent of …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Wilmington Memorial Library holds the always popular LEGO Building on Thursday.
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Just consider Thursday the calm before the storm. According to Weather.com, temperatures will settle in at 25° on Thursday with the weekend approaching. A potentially major storm could come in on Friday, but there is a zero percent chance of snow on Thursday as skies are sunny with a few afternoon clouds. 2. Kids love LEGOs. So they'll be smiling at the library on Thursday. Wilmington Memorial Library hosts a drop-in building session at 3:45 p.m. Children can build a creation, and then try sending it down a zipline. 3. A trio of meetings are slated for tonight in town. The Recreation Commission meets at 5 p.m. in …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Wilmington's Conservation Commission holds a Wednesday meeting.
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Some major snow is shaping up as a possibility for Friday, but a few flakes could show up on Wednesday morning too. According to Weather.com, temperatures rise up to 39° on midweek in Wilmington. There is a 50 percent chance of morning snow showers with some sunshine poking through in the afternoon hours. 2. Just one local board hosts a Wednesday meeting. The Conservation Commission gathers at 7 p.m. inside Town Hall, Room 9. 3. A pair of Wildcat teams are in action on Wednesday. At 7 p.m. the wrestling team travels to Reading for a road tilt. Then at 8 p.m., the boys hockey team is in action as well with an 8 p.m…
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Tuesday night is Senior Night for the Wilmington boys basketball team.
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Snow is possible on Tuesday, but not enough to accumulate much. According to Weather.com, temperatures rise up to 30° on Tuesday in Wilmington. There is a 30 percent chance of snow flurries in the morning that will give way to mostly cloudy skies in the afternoon. 2. Senior Night is coming a bit earlier than originally planned for the boys basketball team. Because of the upcoming gym demolition, the team will honor its seniors tonight at 7 p.m. against Watertown. The girls team, meanwhile, continues its postseason drive with a road tilt against the same foe at 7 p.m. 3. Tuesday is a busy day for meetings in town. …
Monday, February 4, 2013
MacKenzie the Scottie will be at the library at 5 p.m. for children to read to.
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. A mixed bag day is set to open the week in Wilmington. According to Weather.com, temperatures only hit 32° as the new week begins. There is just a 10 percent chance of precipitation on the day to go along with partly cloudy skies. It could be a bit windy on Monday as well. 2. Did you miss the big news over the weekend? At about 9:30 a.m. on Saturday it was discovered that three Wilmington churches had been vandalized. The damage, which was done in bright red spray paint, included the word "brainwashing" which has been sprayed on using a stencil. 3. The library is going to the dogs on Monday. MacKenzie the Scottie …
Friday, February 1, 2013
The new month starts off with a basketball triple header, a men's group meeting and learn to skate classes.
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. After a windy Thursday, things should settle down on Friday in Wilmington. According to Weather.com, temperatures only hit 32° as the weekend arrives. Intervals of clouds and sunshine will roll through the area with a 20 percent chance of flurries on the day. 2. Wildcat teams return to the hardwood on Friday. The Wilmington boys basketball team hopes to turn around a disappointing season with a home tripleheader. The freshmen, JV and varsity games are slated for 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively, against Stoneham. The girls team, now three wins withing a playoff berth, travels to face Stoneham with the …
Thursday, January 31, 2013
On a warm Thursday, the Finance Committee is scheduled to hold a 7 p.m. meeting.
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Another warm day is on the horizon in Wilmington. According to Weather.com, temperatures will rise up to 57° on with the weekend approaching. Some morning rain will turn into cloudy skies, with a high wind warning in effect until 9 a.m. There is a 100 percent chance of rain that decreases as the evening hours approaches, but temperatures will drop significantly by nightfall. 2. One Wilmington board is in action on Thursday in town. The Finance Committee holds a 7 p.m. session, which is slated to take place inside Town Hall, Room 9. 3. While no Wildcat teams are in action today, Wednesday was a big day for local …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Several Wildcat teams are in action during a mild Wednesday in Wilmington.
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. It's going to feel an awful lot like spring on Wednesday in Wilmington. According to Weather.com, temperatures will spike all the way to 56° on the day. There is a 60 percent chance of rain as mostly cloudy skies will turn into showers later in the day. Heavy rain is expected during the evening hours. 2. Several Wilmington teams are in action today. First the wrestling team travels to Minuteman Regional High School for a 5 p.m. match. The JV track teams take part in the JV Championships at 5:15 p.m., the boys hockey team is in Stoneham at 6 p.m. and the girls hockey team finishes the night at 8 p.m. with a road …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The girls basketball team's late postseason charge continues with a home tilt with Winchester.
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. After a snowy and icy start to the week, things will warm up a bit on Tuesday. According to Weather.com, temperatures won't be as frigid today, rising to 38°. The National Weather Service warned that the morning commute could still be icy left over from the overnight hours, so drive carefully in the morning while things are still warming up. There's just a 20 percent chance of precipitation on the day. 2. It was a tough start for the Lady Wildcats, but they're hoping for a memorable finish. The girls basketball team started 2-6 but has won four straight to pull within four games of a playoff berth with eight to go…
