Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday night's Substance Abuse Awareness Night had a personal message from speakers who have seen the dangers of drug addiction first hand.
Katie Shea stood inside Wilmington Middle School under much different circumstances than when she was there previously. And as she spoke in front of a silent auditorium full of parents and children alike, it was evident just how far she’d come. “I did a lot of drugs in these bathrooms as a seventh grader and eighth grader,” said Shea during Wednesday’s Substance Abuse Awareness Night. “If only I had listened, I wouldn’t be where I was today.” Shea’s powerful and personal tale was one of warning as she and other speakers told audience members just how important it is to frequently speak to children about drugs at a young age in order to prevent the dire consequences of addiction. The Shawsheen Technical High School graduate spoke about her …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Substance Abuse Awareness Night is scheduled for Wednesday night at Wilmington Middle School beginning at 7 p.m.
Wilmington Police and local officials acknowledge that Wilmington, like many other towns across the country, has a legitimate issue with drug addiction. On Wednesday, they hope to take one of the initial steps towards solving that problem. The Wilmington Substance Abuse Coalition is teaming up with the Wilmington Police Department and Wilmington Public Schools to host Substance Abuse Awareness Night at Wilmington Middle School on Wednesday night. The event, which features a pair of what are expected to be powerful speakers, begins at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. “I hope it’s going to be a large turnout,” said Health Director Shelly Newhouse. “The more that I talk to people, the more I hear they’re happy we’re doing something like this. If I …
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The Wilmington Substance Abuse Coalition is holding an event on November 28.
The Wilmington Substance Abuse Coalition began coming together earlier this fall. And later this month, the group will hold its largest event to date. Hoping to curtail drug abuse in town, the coalition is planning its initial steps, including Awareness Night 2012 on November 28 at Wilmington Middle School from 7-9 p.m. The evening will include a variety of speakers and resources for residents of all ages. In particular, youths 12 years old and above are encouraged to attend with their parents. “I hope that I can get as many people in the community to come to this as possible,” said Health Director Shelly Newhouse. “I hope we can build upon what we see that night and maybe hold more of these depending on what topics the community sees fit…
Kevin MacDonald
5:56 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Selectman Lou Cimaglia, (at a selectmen's meeting) after I detailed the concern that I had with Wilmington's drug problem, stated that he didn't think Wilmington had a drug problem. I think Mr. Cimaglia needs to get a CLUE!!! Wait, maybe he thinks that raising taxes will solve the drug problem that he doesn't think exists. more ›