Thursday, October 25, 2012
The anonymous way of spreading Halloween cheer shows that the spooky holiday isn't only for children.
As Halloween approaches and you prepare for the scariest night of the year there is one simple question to be answered. Have you been Boo-ed? Obviously if you have been hanging out at karaoke lately this might be a bit of a touchy question. If, however, you’ve had your doorbell ring only to find nothing but a Halloween surprise waiting for you when you answered, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Not your usual game of “ding, dong, ditch,” this new “trick” that’s taking place in neighborhoods all over town is all about having fun and spreading a little Halloween cheer. Earlier this week I started seeing posts on Facebook from friends who had been “Boo-ed” and I decided to see what, exactly, was going on. According to “You’ve been …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The support group for handicapped residents holds a 25th anniversary on Tuesday.
Twenty Five years ago when Wilmington’s former “good guy” Judy DiPalma founded Angels in Motion she knew from personal experience how important it was for handicapped individuals as well as their caregivers to have a strong support system. Suffering from Multiple Sclerosis herself, DiPalma started A.I.M. because, as she explained, “I wanted people to be able to drop off a loved one at A.I.M. so that they could both spend time meeting new people.” Today, as A.I.M. prepares to celebrate its silver anniversary it is clear that DiPalma succeeded in reaching her goal and, at the same time, far exceeded many of her own expectations. The organization that she has long referred to as “her baby” has grown, evolved and, in many ways, become yet …
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Wilmington Knights of Columbus
112 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
The Recreation Department, Wilmington Memorial Library and Wilmington Pop Warner host a variety of fall events.
In New England, we all know that there is plenty of fall fun to be had. Fairs, farms and harvest celebrations abound offer families a chance to get out spend time together. Sometimes, however, avoiding the traffic, parking and crowds and staying right here in Wilmington can be just as fun and a whole lot easier. Without a doubt the best known fall even here in Wilmington is the annual Horribles Parade hosted by the Wilmington Recreation Department. Sunday, October 28, will mark the 45th year of this much loved event. The parade leaves the public safety building at 4:30 p.m. and costumed children march to the high school cafeteria to collect their treats. In case of inclement weather the event will begin directly at the High School. …
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Recreation Department
121 Glen Rd, Wilmington, MA
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
The new "W" can be seen at the Glen Road fields and exemplifies what is special about Wilmington.
For as long as any of us can remember Wilmington has always had a certain sense of pride. Wilmington residents are well known for taking pride in the community, caring for our neighbors and, of course, supporting thier Wildcat teams. Youth sports are a huge part of the culture here in Wilmington and we, as fans, have been known to support our teams very seriously. Recently, a new addition to the Wildcat pride collection appeared here in town. All you have to do is take a quick trip to the Town Hall, glance over to the field and look up and this new landmark is hard to miss. Perched high atop the “Snack Shack” building is a brand new, giant Wilmington Wildcat “W.” The Glen Road field is home to the Wilmington Pop Warner Program and the …
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Robert Palmer Park
121 Glen Rd, Wilmington, MA
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Live Life FItness has found success in the nearly two years it has been in business.
When Live Life Fitness opened its doors in January 2011, owner Jennifer Stacey knew that the business was destined to be more than simply a fitness center. Years ago, when she began her career in fitness, Stacey’s priority was to help and to give back to people. A mother of two, she was well aware of what it meant to juggle family and career and knew that, for many people, fitness just wasn’t always a top priority. Stacey knew that Live Life was going to be a “positive, non-judgmental, inspiring atmosphere” where her clients could not only exercise but learn to love fitness and, at the same time, learn to love themselves. According to Stacey, “It is about so much more than just fitness. It’s about feeling good.” Stacey knew that she wanted…
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Live Life Fitness & Wellness
66 Concord St # F, Wilmington, MA
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
The new Wilmington business is offering discounts to local youth groups.
When Tracy Botelho and Mary Buscone opened Fro-Yo To Go three weeks ago they knew that they wanted it to become a part of the local community. As longtime Wilmington residents and volunteers in the community they knew that they wanted to open an establishment that both welcomed and supported people throughout the town. From the beginning both Buscone and Botelho committed themselves to providing a safe, healthy environment that would, “give business back to Wilmington.” With a staff filled with employees from both Wilmington and Shawsheen Valley technical High, Fro-Yo is the place to be here in town. Buscone, who left a corporate career to run Fro-Yo, also spends her time as a cross country coach in Arlington as well as an indoor track …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Wilmington resident Andre Vega is participating in the Neurofibromatosis Coast for a Cure on Saturday, riding his bike 60 miles in Ipswich.
Last year when Andre Vega started riding his bicycle to work in Boston he had a lot of very good reasons for doing so. Most of all he wanted to get into better shape. The father of three kids - Mason, Randall and Sydney - Vega didn’t exactly have a lot of extra time to spend at the gym. An active member of the community and a well known volunteer in a number of Wilmington Youth Sports including travel basketball and lacrosse, Vega found himself spending more and more time coaching others and less time actually exercising himself. Like so many parents, Vega decided that multitasking was his best option and decided that his ride into work offered a great opportunity to combine fitness with commuting. It didn’t take long for Vega start …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Cardsmart has been a part of the Wilmington business community for several years, running the local location with several family members.
When Cardsmart opened in the new Wilmington Plaza in November 2009, owner Richard Pignone Jr. knew that his business was exactly where it needed to be. In many ways he knew that, before it even started, Wilmington Cardsmart had truly come full circle. After three years in town, Pignone knows that he made a great decision and looks forward to quite a few more years here in town. The Cardsmart story is a long one which began a half century ago when Richard “Dick” Pignone Sr. opened his first “Merrilane” store in Stoneham. Little did he know in 1953 that his family would continue to keep his dream alive and growing 50 years later. Over the years Merrilane brought stores to Stoneham, Billerica and Hanover and, today, Richard Pignone …
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Cardsmart Retail
234 Main St, Wilmington, MA
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
When the local business found out that an employee's daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer, they found a way to help.
Family comes in number of different ways. Sometimes family means that people only share the same genetics and, sometimes, it simply means that people truly care about and love one another. For the owners and employees of Elias Country Store “family” often centers around the store and all those who work and shop there. A family owned and operated business with a long history here in town, Elias is well known for its commitment to both the town and its employees. This week, Elias Country Store more than earned and lived up to that very reputation. When one employee of Elias, Gail Daukantis, discovered that her daughter, Stephy, was suffering from brain cancer she was, needless to say, overwhelmed. It didn’t take long, however, for her “work …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
The local football organization has a host of activities coming up this fall.
For Wilmington Pop Warner participants and their families all around town, August 1 has a lot of different meanings. Yes, it marks the last month of the New England summer, the final weeks of school vacation and even back to school shopping. Most important, however, is that August 1 means the start of the Pop Warner season. For players, cheerleaders and their families, August 1 really is the start of the most exciting season of all and this year is no exception. Teams have been gathering at the Glen Road Field and, as usual, giving each and every practice their best. Practice is, of course, the mainstay for both cheerleaders and players at the field but, behind the scenes, Pop Warner is making plans for a host of additional events to get …
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Knights of Columbus
126 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA
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Christine Berry MacKenzie
1:57 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012
Jeni - I have no idea whether or not it is peanut free but I can tell you that the event is run by the Wilmington Recreation Department. You can call them at (978) 658 - 4270 for details. more ›