🌱 Patch AM: See how Wilmington voted in the latest state primary races

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!)

Weather forecast:

• 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 ★

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

Sunday September 6
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
Monday September 7
• No School-Labor Day
  Wilmington , MA 01887
• 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
• 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
Saturday September 12
• Boston Roller Derby Home Team Double-Header! →
  Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington
  9:00 am
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

📣 Wilmington Shout Outs!

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• Partners In Rehabilitation LLC — (978) 447-1012
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• 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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