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Hello again Wilmington! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Interested in working for Wilmington? See seven open town positions
  • Why Wilmington is removing its Flock license plate cameras

Also on today's calendar: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Friday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NOW HIRING: Town Of Wilmington Has 7 Active Job Openings (wilmingtonapple.com) — Wilmington residents have seven chances to work for their own town, with openings ranging from a part-time crossing guard and museum curator to full-time roles like public safety dispatcher, therapist, and senior clerk. Applications go through the Town Manager's Office, either by mail to Glen Road or by email with your materials attached.
   

• Wilmington cancels Flock camera contract (wcvb.com) — Wilmington is pulling the plug on its Flock Safety license plate cameras, ordering the two devices at Middlesex Avenue/Federal Street and Main Street/Bridge Lane removed as soon as possible amid privacy concerns. Officials acknowledge police found the cameras useful, but say residents' questions about data use and sharing now outweigh the benefits, even as other Massachusetts cities reassess similar systems.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Members start up to $18 in Wilmington. Apply here.
  • Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Reading. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reading

  • Reading Cooperative Charitable Foundation Makes Donation to Reading Pickleball Players Association (thereadingpost.com)
  • 🩰 New England Ballet Academy to Open, Bringing Classical Ballet Training to the Region This Fall (readingrecap.com)
  • Whitelam Books to Host Book Launch with Author Michael McLaughlin (thereadingpost.com)

Burlington

  • Red Devil Round Up: Football Makes Statement Against Lexington, Soccer Nights Held at Varsity Field (bcattv.org)

Andover

  • Lawrence Man Charged After Fleeing Andover Rush-Hour Highway Crash: State Police (patch.com)
  • Andover, North Andover Rabies Clinic Set For Dogs, Cats (patch.com)
  • Andover Seeks Public Input On Chandler Road Playground Plan (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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