🌱 Patch AM: 'Best Of Both Worlds': 4-BR Colonial Hits The Market In Wilmington

Greetings Wilmington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Tree-lined Wilmington Colonial with sunroom and deck hits the market
• How Wilmington's Troop 56 earned 56 badges and Honor Troop status
• Wilmington community remembers the life of Joan M. Downs, 82

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Peabody Community Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Best Of Both Worlds': 4-BR Colonial Hits The Market In Wilmington (patch.com) — House hunters in Wilmington can check out a four-bedroom Colonial at 50-50 Butters Row, now listed for $899,900. Surrounded by trees yet close to local amenities, the home offers a sunroom, large deck and patio, walk-out basement, walk-up attic, and a two-car garage.
   

• Wilmington's Troop 56 Has Successful Stay At Camp Yawgoog (wilmingtonapple.com) — Wilmington's Troop 56 just wrapped up a busy, award-winning week at Camp Yawgoog, bringing home 56 merit badges and an Honor Troop designation. Local boys ages 11–17 can join the troop to experience camping, waterfront activities, and leadership opportunities alongside neighbors and friends.
   

• OBITUARY: Joan M. (Eisenhaur) Downs, 82 (wilmingtonapple.com) — Longtime Wilmington resident Joan M. Downs, 82, is being remembered for her gentle nature, devotion to family, and years of hard work at local companies. Visiting hours and a service will be held Friday morning at Nichols Funeral Home, followed by interment at Wildwood Cemetery, giving friends and neighbors a chance to pay their respects.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 →
  Oak & Iron Brewing Co., 18 Red Spring Rd, Andover
  12:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
  Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• Library Closed
  Wilmington Memorial Library -
Monday September 7
• Library Closed
  Wilmington Memorial Library -
Tuesday September 8
• Picture Day
  Wilmington , MA 01887
• First Day of School for Preschool & Kindergarten Students
  Boutwell Early Childhood Center Wilmington, MA 01887
• Preschool Storytime
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
  10:00 am
• Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
  10:00 am
• Cookin' The Books
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Behind the Books with Allegra Goodman →
  Wilmington Senior Citizens Center, 130 Main St, Wilmington
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
  J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd, Andover
  7:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Wilmington PatchAM possible:

• Burbank YMCA — (781) 944-9622
• Austin Preparatory School — (781) 944-4900
• Knowledge Brokers Realty — (978) 575-5790
• 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric — (781) 451-1017
• All Brands Appliance Repair — (978) 289-8890
• VNA Senior Living — (617) 776-9800
• Partners In Rehabilitation LLC — (978) 447-1012
• Champion Soccer School
• EBGcreations LLC — (978) 808-9168
• Infinity Studios — 7813797593

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My daughter just had to get our cats in, a large Bobcat 2 ft.
  Tall in our neighbors yard. Watch your pets in the Marion St and Ext area of Wilmington (Nextdoor Marion Street)
• Hi everyone 👋
  I have moved to Woburn from India last year. I'm an experienced driver in India but I'm having difficulty clearing my rmv road test here. Any tips… (Nextdoor Chestnut St)

• Hubbell Incorporated posted a job opening for Manufacturing Technician / CNC (Hourly) - Wilmington, MA in Wilmington. Apply here.
• Ametek posted a job opening for Manufacturing Technician - Inspector in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Burlington

• Burlington police recover over $20K of stolen jewelry after overnight store break-ins (boston25news.com)

Tewksbury

• Mosqutioes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Tewksbury (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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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