🌱 Patch AM: Wilmington’s Ferro Ceramic Grinding just made a national ‘Top Shops’ list

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In today's newsletter:

• Wilmington's Ferro Ceramic Grinding just made a national 'Top Shops' list

Also on today's calendar: Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Massachusetts Branch 6th Anniversary Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 60 and low of 37 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Top Shops: Full Roster of Honorees and Top Performers (mmsonline.com) — A Wilmington manufacturer, Ferro Ceramic Grinding, has been named one of Modern Machine Shop's 2026 Top Shops, placing it among 36 standout machining operations across North America. The recognition highlights strong revenue performance and efficient shop practices, and the honorees will be celebrated at a Cleveland conference, underscoring Wilmington's role in advanced manufacturing.
   

📸 Around Wilmington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Massachusetts Branch 6th Anniversary Concert →
  Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 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

Friday October 9
• The Royal Supper Club by Chef Param →
  32 Church St, Wilmington
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Sanctuary Sundays: Nervous System Reset + 9D Breathwork (In-Person) →
  Vitality ~ Wellness & MedSpa, 200 Jefferson Road, Wilmington
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Chamber Comedy For A Cause!
  Tewksbury\/Wilmington Elks Lodge, 777 South Street, Tewksbury
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Spirit Of Wood Art Show and Craft Fair 2026 →
  Villanova Hall, 126 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington
  9:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish →
  Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover
  9:15 am
• British Car Show →
  Senior Center, 130 Main Street, Wilmington
  10:00 am
• Local Middlesex Author Doing A Book Signing of Newly Released Book →
  Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington
  12:00 pm
• 2026 Shriners Trunk or Treat & Touch a Truck →
  Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Castleberry Faire →
  Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

North Reading

• North Reading Fire Department Expanding With 4 New Firefighters (patch.com)

Burlington

• New England Patriots Owner and Kraft Group President Jonathan Kraft to Headline 10th Annual New England Choice Awards as Chief Guest (indianewengland.com)
• After attempted intervention by Sen. Markey, Gedion Masunsu is deported to Uganda (walthamtimes.org)
• Butterfly Network Appoints Mike Noonen to Board of Directors (lasvegassun.com)

Tewksbury

• Man arrested on drug trafficking charges in Tewksbury (newportdispatch.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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