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Cala Systems marks first year, adds local jobs
September 29, 2026
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Cala Systems marks first year of Wilmington manufacturing
Cala Systems is marking its first year of manufacturing in Wilmington, where a larger Ballardvale Street facility is helping the climate-tech company grow and add local jobs. The company makes high-efficiency heat pump water heaters and has attracted significant state support.
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Church pumpkin patch opens Wednesday after weather delay
The Wilmington United Methodist Church pumpkin patch opens Wednesday, September 30, at 1 p.m. at 87 Church Street. Proceeds benefit the church, Troop 56 and St. Elizabeth's Church.
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Library to distribute donated costumes free on Saturday
The Wilmington Memorial Library will distribute donated youth costumes Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Costume Craze donation drive ended Monday.
Wilmington Memorial Library
Wilmington boys soccer hosts Woburn Memorial tonight
Wilmington High's varsity boys soccer team is scheduled to host Woburn Memorial at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at Wilmington High School.
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Shriners comedy fundraiser set for Friday
The Aleppo Shriners Cycles Unit will hold a Comedy Night fundraiser Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m. in the Fez Room at Shriners Auditorium. Joey Voices and Paul D'Angelo will perform, with Mike Viscelli hosting.
Aleppo Shriners Cycles Unit
Abundant Life plans youth corn-maze outing Saturday
Abundant Life Church is taking students in grades 6–12 to Connors Farm for a corn-maze outing Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Abundant Life Church
Wilmington Farmers Market season ends Sunday
The Wilmington Farmers Market's 2026 season ends Sunday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Common, with local food, crafts, live music and community activities.
Wilmington Farmers Market
Kanter Klassic pickleball tournament rescheduled for Oct. 3
The sixth annual Elliot Kanter Memorial Pickleball Tournament will take place Saturday, October 3, at 9 a.m. at the Glen Road courts after weather postponed it. Registration closes September 30 at noon.
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Public woodcarving event set for Saturday
The New England Woodcarvers will hold a public event Saturday, October 3, at 9 a.m. at 126 Middlesex Avenue, with door prizes and classes for carvers of all experience levels.
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RMLD warns Wilmington customers of possible storm outages
Reading Municipal Light Department warned Wilmington customers that strong winds and heavy rain could cause outages. It urged residents to avoid downed wires and check outage information.
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