OP/ED: Thanking Wilmington for Veterans Day Turnout

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Dear Editor, I would like to thank The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Michael Newhouse for running the Veterans Day Ceremonies this past Sunday. It was a wonderful tribute to the brave men and women that have served our country in the Military. It was a beautiful day and as usual the Town of Wilmington turned out to show their respect. The Wilmington High School Band, Police and Fire Honor Guards were there as well as the 344th MP Co's Honor Guard did a great job. The 344th MP Co. is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in April of next year. Thank you to all involved in making Veterans' Day such a nice tribute to Wilmington's' Veterans. I am extremely proud to be the Veterans' Service Officer of such a proud and passionate town when it …

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Letter to the Editor: Mulas Announces Candidacy

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Dear Supporters, I am pleased to announce my candidacy for School Committee in Wilmington.  I've decided to run for School Committee because I've been contacted by many constituents that believe in me and know I will work hard to represent all the citizens of Wilmington. I am running for School Committee because I care deeply about this town and about the people in it. I am also a strong believer in public education.  I have attended public schools and I am a graduate of a Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.  My public education has allowed me to be where I am professionally and I want to be able to give back to the community. I have two children in the Wilmington School system and have many friends that also have children in the system…

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Letter to the Editor: Many Thanks For High School Approval

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Dear Editor, After last week’s historic votes and the overwhelming approval of the construction and financing of a new Wilmington High School, there are a lot of THANK YOU’s to go around! - Thank you to each member of the 25-person Wilmington High School 4.0 campaign committee (and their families):  Laura Ahern, Diane Allan, Dan Bamberg, Greg Bendel, Ginny Bonish, Michelle Bryan, Steve Bjork, Karen Campbell, Christine DeAmbrose, Melissa Doherty, Linda Ducharme, Diane Garrity, Dick Hayden, Lisa Johnson, Tricia Lambert, Joe Martiniello, Becky McGrath, Manny Mulas, Mike Newhouse, Judy O’Connell, Jomarie O’Mahony, Lori Penney, Shelly Sainato, and Nancy Vallee.  A special thank you to Mike Newhouse for his incredible leadership and vision.  - …

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Letter to the Editor: Reasons to Count Your Blessings

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Dear Editor: As we enter the season where we are encouraged to give thanks and count our blessings, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind our community how lucky we are to be Wilmington residents. While many towns around us have to pay user fees for trash and recycling to be removed every week, Wilmington has no such fees. While many towns around us have to pay over and above their tax bills for their children to attend full day kindergarten, Wilmington has no such fees. While many towns around us have to pay user fees for their children to participate in after school activities, such as athletics or performing arts, Wilmington has no such fees. While many towns around us struggle with financial issues, Wilmington has the second …

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Letter to the Editor: This WHS Alumni Urges You to Vote Yes

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Dear Editor,  To all my fellow recent WHS alumni who are home from college or grad school for Thanksgiving break: please know that YOU can have a say in the future of Wilmington High School.  After all, no one knows the need for a new high school more than you.  While things have changed greatly in our lives since graduation, much less has changed at Wilmington High School.  On a lighter note, Mr. Megysey still has his mustache; Ms. Peters still seemingly lives at the school; Mr. Kleponis is still, well, Mr. Kleponis; and the cafeteria chicken nuggets are still as popular as ever.  More seriously, however, is the harsh reality that the current building is still in desperate need of replacement.  I encourage you all to show some Wildcat …

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Shawn Moran

7:53 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Opinions can be debated ,but the facts are the facts.All the questions I had have been answered.Many people have made valid points and have asked good questions which I feel have been answered.VOTE YES.   more ›

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Letter to the Editor: The Facts About High School Renovation Costs

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To the Editor, I wanted to address skepticism expressed by some opposed to building a new high school with regard to the fact that renovating the existing building would cost the same, if not more, than building a new high school. The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) is very concerned about cost effectiveness on projects they are asked to fund. In fact, every new construction project that is submitted to MSBA for its review and approval must be accompanied by an addition/renovation option. In Wilmington’s case, the Town conducted a full evaluation and cost estimate for the option to add onto and renovate the existing building. The fact is that it would cost $335 per sq. ft. to renovate and expand the existing building, …

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Karl Ian Sagal

10:29 am on Wednesday, November 30, 2011

I do not dis-agree on the value of a vacation from the Patch. Unfortunately, I do not have the maturity to allow the liars and propagandists to make statements unchallenged. I am not always right, but I am always honest to what I believe is right. I try to express that in my posts, to the best of my ability. And I too value our debates. I try not to represent other people here, or represent their…   more ›

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Letter to the Editor: A Student's Opinion on the High School Vote

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Dear Editor, I am a freshman at Wilmington High School and I’m writing this letter on behalf of my classmates in support of a new high school. Entering the high school building is like taking a “step backwards” compared to the Middle School’s facilities and equipment. The classrooms are much smaller and two of my teachers share rooms with other teachers. The science labs are outdated and don’t have enough space or equipment. In some rooms there are still chalkboards instead of whiteboards. My backpack can barely fit into my locker and the hallways are crowded, dark, and dingy with low ceilings that leak. The gym has just one divider and only has heat on one side. Also, the auditorium is too small for most performances and assemblies. …

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Mark Nelson

10:33 am on Thursday, November 17, 2011

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Letter to the Editor: The Logistics of a New High School

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To the Editor: Since the onset of the feasibility studies with regard to a new Wilmington High School, since the very beginnings of conversations on the need for a new facility, I have noticed a significant omission in the “conversations” recently published: What will be the educational benefits for student learning and professional pedagogy by building and/or renovating the current Wilmington High School? Sure, we can argue the logistics of finance, tax increases, and reimbursements from the State. We can site the economic down-turn or the fluxuations in housing market cycles. We can point fingers at our neighbors who stage filibusters during public hearings and the officials who remove them from our view. We can print, week after week, …

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Foghorn Leghorn

8:59 pm on Friday, November 25, 2011

Now that, I say that’s no way for a kid to be wastin’ his time, readin’ that long-haired gobbledegook .   more ›