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Good morning to you Wilmington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Wilmington police say you can spot new tech support scams
  • Could Wilmington's new rules quietly shut out big data centers?
  • How Wilmington came together to honor 9/11, 25 years later

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Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Increase In Scams Reported In Wilmington, Police Say (patch.com) — Wilmington police are warning residents about a recent rise in tech support scams targeting local computers and phones. Officers urge you to be wary of pop‑ups, unexpected texts, and anyone demanding remote access or immediate action, and to double‑check before clicking links or sharing personal information. Sharing this warning with neighbors can help protect more Wilmington residents.
   

• Town looking to place moratorium on data centers (homenewshere.com) — Wilmington officials are drafting a bylaw to temporarily block large data centers, tightening definitions around floor space, power use, noise, and water impacts so big facilities can't slip in as "accessory" uses. At the same Planning Board meeting, members weighed a multifamily plan on Salem Street, new Verizon antennas, a Lowell Street car wash redesign, and a porch variance request, all affecting nearby neighborhoods.
   

• Wilmington remembers the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 (homenewshere.com) — Wilmington residents recently gathered on the Town Common to honor lives lost on 9/11, with 2,977 flags placed to represent each victim. Local officials, first responders, and veterans shared reflections on sacrifice and ongoing grief, while the WHS band and bagpipes provided solemn music. The ceremony highlighted respect for first responders and the community's commitment to remembrance.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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