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Wilmington police log includes larceny and fraud report from Sept. 29

The Wilmington Police Department’s Sept. 29 dispatch log, printed Sept. 30, lists a false alarm, traffic stops, animal complaints and a larceny/fraud report. Police issued citations or warnings, investigated calls and referred some to other agencies.

Oct 1 · Wilmington Police Department →

Coffee with Cops set for October 7

Wilmington police officers will meet with the public from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, at Starbucks, 203 Lowell St.

Sep 30 · Patch →

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.

Sep 29 · Wilmington Apple →

Wilmington man arrested in Rhode Island as Massachusetts fugitive

Authorities arrested a Wilmington man in Rhode Island Friday, Sept. 25, as a fugitive from justice in Massachusetts. He waived extradition and was held for return; authorities did not release the underlying charges.

Sep 28 · Patch →

Elementary School Project posts construction activity forecast

The Wilmington Elementary School Project page lists upcoming construction activities for the planned three-story facility, which will serve 755 K-5 and 100 pre-K students.

Sep 25 · Fontaine Bros., Inc. →

Public hearing on data-center zoning set for Sept. 29

Wilmington's Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Sept. 29 on a proposed bylaw to allow data centers under 2 megawatts by special permit in industrial districts, effectively barring larger AI-focused facilities.

Sep 24 · Patch →

Coastal storm could bring heavy rain, high winds this weekend

Forecasts warn of a strengthening coastal storm this weekend with heavy rain, flooding, and winds over 60 mph. Residents should monitor local advisories.

Sep 24 · Patch →

Three Lume condos open today

Three units at Lume Condominiums at 635 Main Street have open houses today, September 23.

Sep 23 · North of Boston Home →

Police Log Records Crash, Downed Tree and Hit-and-Run Assist

The police log for Sept. 18–20 includes a downed tree near Avon and Avery streets, a two-car crash at Dunkin' Donuts on Ballardvale Street (no injuries), and assisting Tewksbury police in locating a blue pickup linked to a hit-and-run.

Sep 22 · Wilmington Police Department →

Wilmington Police Lieutenant Exam Application Window Opens

Applications for the police lieutenant sole assessment center exam are open through Oct. 9; the assessment center is scheduled for Oct. 27.

Sep 22 · Mass.gov →

RMLD Outlines Work on Wilmington Schools, Bridges, and Smart Meters

At its Sept. 15 board meeting, Reading Municipal Light Department outlined continued work on Wilmington schools, local bridges, and the smart-meter rollout.

Sep 20 · Patch →

Police warn of rise in tech-support scams

On September 18, 2026, Wilmington police warned of an uptick in tech-support scams involving pop-ups, unexpected messages, pressure tactics and requests for remote computer access.

Sep 19 · Patch →

Condo open house today at 203 Lowell Street

A one-bedroom, 798-square-foot unit is open from 1 to 2:30 p.m., listed at $545,000.

Sep 19 · Verani Realty →

Wilmington moves to end Flock license-plate camera contract

Wilmington officials ordered the removal of two Flock Safety cameras amid privacy concerns, despite police saying they were useful.

Sep 19 · WCVB →

First two-bedroom Lume condo open house today

Unit 111 at 635 Main St. is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the first two-bedroom unit in the conversion.

Sep 19 · Homes.com →

Three Wilmington streets to be resurfaced Sept. 23

Grinding and resurfacing on Burlington Avenue, School Street, and Middlesex Avenue on Wednesday, weather permitting. Expect short delays and follow detour signs.

Sep 18 · Patch →

Textile recycling drive continues at Wilmington schools

Drop off clean clothing, footwear, accessories, linens, and stuffed animals in donation boxes outside all public schools. Proceeds support innovation and educational opportunities.

Sep 18 · Wilmington Apple →

Police exam notices to be issued Friday for fall 2026

Notices to appear for the Massachusetts municipal police written examination are being sent out today. The exam period is October 2–10.

Sep 18 · wpd.org →

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Government & development in Wilmington

Bids Due Today for Sale and Removal of Church Street House

Town Hall Closed Monday, October 12

Board of Registrars Meets Today at Town Hall

Roman House Foundation and Relocation Bids Due Today

Amazon Robotics Approved to Build R&D Center at Former Instron Headquarters

Driver identified in fatal I-93 hit-and-run in Wilmington

Police Seek Dump Truck in Fatal I-93 Hit-and-Run in Wilmington

Wilmington DPW Starts Town-Wide Sewer Camera Inspections Today

Planning Board Meets Tonight at Town Hall

Sarah Carter Lecture Fund Committee Meets Today at Town Hall

Yard Waste Center Open Wednesday and Saturday

Tue 10/6: Board of Health meets at Town Hall

Tue 10/6: Planning Board meets at Town Hall

Columbus Day Delays Trash and Recycling Pickup One Day