🌱 Patch AM: How will the North Wilmington station change with this $140M upgrade?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will the North Wilmington station change with this $140M upgrade?

Also on today's calendar: Family Festival Faith & Fun and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Wilmington Train Station To Receive Further Upgrades With New Track Planned Between Reading & Andover (wilmingtonapple.com) — Commuter rail riders in Wilmington will see major improvements as the MBTA adds a second track between Reading and Andover and upgrades North Wilmington station with high-level, fully accessible platforms. Backed by nearly $140 million in federal funding, the project aims to cut delays, modernize signals at crossings, and improve reliability for both MBTA and Amtrak Downeaster service through the region.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Family Festival Faith & Fun →
  Stoneham Town Common, 340 Main St, Stoneham
  10:00 am
Sunday August 23
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Austin Prep: Summer Preview →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• RSM Winchester classes are enrolling for 2026-27 academic year →
  50 Cross St, Winchester
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• Teen Pokémon Terrariums
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Reserved for Tutoring - Summer
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
  9:00 am
• Tech Help Drop-in
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
  2:00 pm
• Slice & Dice Junior - Pizza and Games for Kids and Families
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Tech Help One-on-One with Marie
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
  10:00 am
• Tech Help Drop-in
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
  2:00 pm
• Crafternoon
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
  3:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Wakefield Porchfest 2026 →
  60 locations around Wakefield
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Acton, MA fire at Rex Lumber on Main St. is knocked down with crews overhauling.
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• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Wilmington. Apply here.
• TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Burlington

• Child Sex Sting + Store Sells 2 Winning Lottery Tickets + Mayor Facing Federal Financial Crimes: MA Weekend (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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