🌱 Patch AM: Wilmington lab helps drive next-generation vaccine research worldwide

Coffee in hand, Wilmington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Wilmington lab helps drive next-generation vaccine research worldwide
• How a $140M rail upgrade could change rides from North Wilmington

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

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
• Saturday: Cloudy with showers, temps: high: 72, low: 63.
• Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Charles River, Medigen Vaccine Biologics Partner on Next-Generation Enterovirus Vaccine (bostonlifesciencestimes.com) — Wilmington-based Charles River Laboratories is teaming up with Medigen Vaccine Biologics to advance a next-generation multivalent enterovirus vaccine using cutting-edge genetic testing. The collaboration will focus on validating vaccine materials, meeting global regulatory standards, and supporting future clinical trials, highlighting Wilmington's role in important international public-health research.
   

• Feds award $140M for major Haverhill Commuter Line improvement project (homenewshere.com) — A new $139.6 million federal grant will fund double-tracking on the Haverhill commuter rail line between Reading and Andover, with improvements planned at North Wilmington, Ballardvale, Andover, and Reading stations. For Wilmington riders, the project promises fewer delays, better accessibility, and more reliable service into Boston once the upgrades are completed.
   

📸 Around Wilmington

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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
• VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser →
  Mini-Golf on the Village Green, 315 Worcester St, Natick
  10:30 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

Saturday August 22
• Drop The Puck
  Wilmington/Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce Shawsheen Schools Tennis Courts Wilmington MA
  11:00 am
• Tech Help Drop-in
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
  2:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Camp Nokomis (Band)
  Wilmington , MA 01887
Monday August 24
• Wilmington Community Playgroup
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
  10:00 am
• Needleworkers at Night
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Conversation Area
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
  10:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Wakefield Porchfest 2026 →
  60 locations around Wakefield
  12:00 pm

📣 Wilmington Shout Outs!

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• EBGcreations LLC — (978) 808-9168
• 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric — (781) 451-1017
• Austin Preparatory School — (781) 944-4900
• Knowledge Brokers Realty — (978) 575-5790
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• All Brands Appliance Repair — (978) 289-8890
• Champion Soccer School
• VNA Senior Living — (617) 776-9800

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors.
  I'm looking for an electrician that will do some in hine lighting and not break the bank. Your reccomendations are appreciated. (Nextdoor Butters)

• Textron posted a job opening for Material Handler in Wilmington. Apply here.
• Ninety Nine Restaurant posted a job opening for Line Cook in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reading

• RCTV Studios Celebrates a Successful Debut Movie Night on the Common (thereadingpost.com)
• Reading Public Library Announces Full Schedule of Fall Programs (thereadingpost.com)
• Reading Police Log August 10 – August 11, 2026 (thereadingpost.com)

Burlington

• Police presented e-bIke presentation before Select Board (homenewshere.com)
• Assistant town administrator provides update on ICE facility (homenewshere.com)

Andover

• Andover River Cleanup Pulls 3 Old Docks, 4 Truckloads Of Debris From Merrimack (patch.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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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