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🌱 Patch AM: See how Wilmington voted in the latest state primary races
Make time for Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 on the Wilmington Patch calendar
What's up Wilmington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Wilmington voted in the latest state primary races
- Which Wilmington survey will shape your town experience the most?
Also on today's calendar: Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Sunshine with a shower, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ELECTION RESULTS: 24% Of Wilmington Voters Cast A Ballot — Ed Markey, Dan Koh & Mike Minogue Win Big (wilmingtonapple.com) — Only about one in four eligible Wilmington voters cast a ballot in Tuesday's state primary, according to the Town Clerk's Office. Local tallies show strong support for Democrats like Ed Markey, Maura Healey, and Dan Koh, while Republicans in town backed John Deaton for U.S. Senate and Mike Minogue for governor, along with a largely uncontested slate of other GOP candidates. 
• 5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Sunday, September 6, 2026 (wilmingtonapple.com) — Wilmington residents have several options today, including the Farmers Market on the Town Common and a visit to the Middlesex Canal Museum in nearby North Billerica. You're also being asked to shape Wilmington's future by completing brief online surveys on economic development, cultural programming, and ADA accessibility in town facilities, all designed to improve local services and inclusion.
📸 Around Wilmington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington
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★ Featured events ★
- Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 →
Oak & Iron Brewing Co., 18 Red Spring Rd, Andover
12:30 pm - Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- 2026 Peabody Community Market →
Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
3:00 pm - No School-Labor Day
Wilmington , MA 01887 - Library Closed
Wilmington Memorial Library - - Picture Day
Wilmington , MA 01887 - First Day of School for Preschool & Kindergarten Students
Boutwell Early Childhood Center Wilmington, MA 01887 - Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
10:00 am - Preschool Storytime
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
10:00 am - Boston Roller Derby Home Team Double-Header! →
Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington
9:00 am - Behind the Books with Allegra Goodman →
Wilmington Senior Citizens Center, 130 Main St, Wilmington
7:30 pm - Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd, Andover
7:00 pm
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 12
Thursday September 17
Wednesday September 23
📣 Wilmington Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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- Champion Soccer School
- 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric — (781) 451-1017
- Burbank YMCA — (781) 944-9622
- EBGcreations LLC — (978) 808-9168
- Partners In Rehabilitation LLC — (978) 447-1012
- Infinity Studios — 7813797593
- VNA Senior Living — (617) 776-9800
- Austin Preparatory School — (781) 944-4900
- Knowledge Brokers Realty — (978) 575-5790
- All Brands Appliance Repair — (978) 289-8890
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Clearance Jobs posted a job opening for Inventory Management Support B Jobs in Wilmington. Apply here.
- NexDine posted a job opening for Deli Cook in Tewksbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Reading
- Laura Gemme Celebrates 50 Elections as Reading Town Clerk (thereadingpost.com)
- Reading's Impact on The Ipswich River (thereadingpost.com)
- 🌲 Reading School Committee Approves Mulberry Forest Montessori School in Split Vote (readingrecap.com)
Burlington
- Keurig Dr Pepper Is Selling Its Equity Stake in Chobani for $800 Million (dmagazine.com)
Ok Wilmington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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