Thank you to all community members, families, and first responders who assisted in efforts to help the young man who passed away at Silver Lake yesterday. We understand this is a difficult time for many and would like to offer emotional support for those seeking those services. Tonight, Thursday, August 30th from 3:30pm-7:00pm and tentatively […]
Statement from Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan regarding fatal drowning in Wilmington
Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan issued the following statement regarding a fatal drowning today in Wilmington: Today at approximately 5:30 p.m., Wilmington Police and Fire responded to a report of a possible drowning at Silver Lake. Upon arrival, police learned that the victim, a 19-year-old male had gone under water while swimming with relatives […]
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from Wilmington
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Wilmington, Massachusetts on August 7, 2018 in the Suncrest Avenue wetland area of Wilmington. WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus […]
Road Work Scheduled For Later This Week:
There will be two projects scheduled later this week which will affect those traveling in Wilmington: 1. Road Paving The Wilmington DPW will be grinding and resurfacing the following roads beginning on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at 7am: Shawsheen Ave – Aldrich Rd To Foot Bridge (Old Shawsheen Ave) Carter Lane – Shawsheen Ave To 23 […]
Tewksbury and Wilmington Police Departments to Hold Benefit for Cops for Kids With Cancer
TEWKSBURY — Tewksbury Police Chief Timothy B. Sheehan and Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis would like to invite the public to a fundraising event for Cops for Kids With Cancer next month. WHEN: Sunday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Wamesit Lanes, 434 Main St., Tewksbury WHAT: All communities are welcome to join the Tewksbury […]
WPD Promotes New Sergeant
Chief Michael Begonis is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Hermann to the position of Sergeant. Sergeant Hermann joined the Wilmington Police Department in 2003. During his tenure as a Wilmington Police Officer he served not only as a Patrol Officer, but spent several years as the Wilmington High School Resource Officer and as […]