Lizzy Hill

Wilmington

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Residents approve articles related to money and land for new substation

6 days ago | homenewshere.com | Lizzy Hill

WILMINGTON — There were multiple warrant articles for residents to consider approving at the annual Town Meeting on May 3 related to the potential North Wilmington fire substation. The idea was first introduced by Town Manager Eric Slagle during discussion of article six, proposing $3.5 million be set aside for substation construction. He reminded residents that this substation has been on the minds of Wilmington residents for a while.
Residents approve consent agenda, vote down term limits

6 days ago | homenewshere.com | Lizzy Hill

WILMINGTON — Wilmington’s annual Town Meeting took place on May 3, 2025, lasting from 9 a.m. to almost 5 p.m. Over 300 total residents attended at some points in person to vote. In the opening of the meeting, Town Moderator Jonathan Eaton highlighted the colors provided by Wilmington Minutemen, recent residents tragically lost and the departing and newly appointed members of the Select Board, School Committee, Shawsheen Tech School Committee, and Housing Authority.
Residents vote no on multi-family zoning district again

6 days ago | homenewshere.com | Lizzy Hill

WILMINGTON — Wilmington residents voted no on the proposed multi-family overlay zoning district warrant article proposed at the May 3, 2025 special Town Meeting. This meeting was held during the annual Town Meeting. Planning Board member Terence Boland shared his support for the article in that the potential district would contain multi-family housing already and that the zoning would help to actualize the walkable streetscape desired in the town’s Facilities Master Plan.
Residents approve town budget, receive long-term plan

6 days ago | homenewshere.com | Lizzy Hill

WILMINGTON — The fiscal year 2026 town budget was approved at the May 3 Town Meeting. Town Manager Eric Slagle began with a presentation thanking those who contributed to the budget from various departments. He named the goals of the budget which were to maintain a conservative fiscal approach while putting forth important projects, maintaining staff and renovating and updating buildings and infrastructure.
Carriere shares Eagle Scout project to install bike rack at the middle school

1 week ago | homenewshere.com | Lizzy Hill

WILMINGTON — On Monday, April 28, the Select Board covered an entertainment license, Eagle Scout project proposal, communications, appointments, and Salute to Service per their agenda. Select Board member Gary DePalma opened the meeting that night by offering congratulations to newly elected board member Jacob Gearwar and reelected member Kevin Caira after the annual town election the previous Saturday. They later discussed the election and results further.
Select Board hesitant to share about MBTA Communities Act exemption

1 week ago | homenewshere.com | Lizzy Hill

WILMINGTON — The transparency of the Select Board regarding a potential exemption from the MBTA Communities Act was called into question by a resident during public comment at their April 28 meeting. Resident Robert Fasulo reminded the board in his comment that they stated when they first agreed to put the multi-family as of right overlay zoning district back on the annual Town Meeting warrant this was an effort to keep all options open.
School Committee selects David Thompson for interim superintendent

2 weeks ago | homenewshere.com | Lizzy Hill

WILMINGTON — On Thursday, April 10, the School Committee voted unanimously to select Dr. David Thompson as the new interim superintendent of schools for Wilmington Public Schools. Thompson is the current interim superintendent of Mashpee Public Schools. He previously served as the superintendent in Norwood and assistant superintendent for Blackstone/Millville. Before that, he was a middle school principal in Raynham and Mansfield.
Select Board approves earth removal, spaces request

3 weeks ago | homenewshere.com | Lizzy Hill

WILMINGTON — The Select Board met on Monday, April 14 to consider requests for the removal of earth at 226 Lowell St. and various other spaces requests in addition to communications and announcements. Gene Sullivan spoke for the request to remove earth on Lowell Street that he prepared filings on behalf of Lucci Realty Trust in collaboration with the town. This property holds a two-story office building and historically has stored buses.
Select Board recognizes Greg Bendel

3 weeks ago | homenewshere.com | Lizzy Hill

WILMINGTON — The Select Board set aside time during their meeting on Monday, April 14 to recognize chair Greg Bendel in honor of his last meeting on the board. As his third term on the board comes to an end ahead of election day on April 26, he is not running for re-election. Kevin Caira said that the town would miss Bendel’s leadership and dedication. He recognized Bendel’s time and commitment to the town and the benefit from his work and energy which he said would be tenfold.
Gowing Road extension reviewed by Planning Board

1 month ago | homenewshere.com | Lizzy Hill

WILMINGTON — The public hearing for a proposed definitive subdivision plan and stormwater management permit for an extension of Gowing Road began at the Planning Board’s April 1 meeting. Luke Roy, of LJR Engineering, shared that this project included properties at 15 Gowing Road and 43 Marcus Road, amounting to around 3.5 total acres of land area. He shared that surrounding properties were mostly zoned R-10 and R-20.