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In today's newsletter:

• How a growing climatetech manufacturer is adding jobs in Wilmington
• How did the undefeated Wilmington Wildcats dominate Arlington Catholic 42-7?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cool with rain, with a high of 57 and low of 52 degrees.
• Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cala Systems celebrates first anniversary (homenewshere.com) — Cala Systems is marking its first year of manufacturing in Wilmington, where a move to a larger Ballardvale Street facility is helping the company grow and add local jobs. The climatetech firm makes high-efficiency heat pump water heaters and has attracted significant state support, underscoring Wilmington's role in Massachusetts' clean-energy manufacturing sector.
   

• Saturday's football roundup: Stifling defense extends Shawsheen's win streak to 30 games (bostonglobe.com) — Wilmington High's Wildcats stayed unbeaten at 3-0 with a dominant 42-7 road win over Arlington Catholic, powered by multiple touchdowns from seniors Julien Martens and Ayden Bellevy. The broader roundup highlights Shawsheen Tech's stifling defensive performance, but Wilmington fans will especially appreciate the strong offense and key takeaways from younger players.
   

📸 Around Wilmington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  American Legion Post 221, 357 Great Rd, Bedford
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
  Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Mah Jongg Madness at Temple Emanuel →
  7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover
  12:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• Ready, Set, STEAM!
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
  6:00 pm
• Needleworkers at Night
  Wilmington Memorial Library - Conversation Area
  6:00 pm
• Andover Choral Society Kicks Off New Season →
  Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
  7:20 pm
Tuesday September 29
• 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
Saturday October 3
• Boston Roller Derby Home Team CHAMPS! 10/3/26 →
  Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• Andover Choral Society Kicks Off New Season →
  Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
  7:20 pm
Saturday October 10
• Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Massachusetts Branch 6th Anniversary Concert →
  Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2729) in Wilmington. Apply here.
• Textron, Inc. posted a job opening for Sr CNC Machinist in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reading

• 📊 Reading MCAS Scores Stay Far Above State Average but 2026 Brings a Slide (readingrecap.com)
• 🛒 Trader Joe's Is Hiring for Its Reading Store, With Opening Set for Mid-October (readingrecap.com)
• 🏞️ Conservation Commission 9-23-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)

Burlington

• Burlington, MA Conservation Commission — October 8, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)
• Market & Moments: The Burlington, Mass., Summer Sales Report (burlington.buzz)

Lynnfield

• Man Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash Under I95 Overpass In Lynnfield: Report (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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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