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NACOD knocked down to the ground ...again
Approximately 150 residents determine the fate of 28 articles at town meeting
By STEPHEN BJORK and a perception that the resi- to address those concerns, and factions with the proposal. crews. Additionally, residents lying industrial zoning and
WILMINGTON - Town meet- dents had not been given sponsored a number of public Residents articulated concerns were concerned with the con- would allow a property owner,
ing began more than a half enough opportunity to offer sessions for residents to offer over the potential number of cept of an overlay district, as who was so inclined, to build
hour after its scheduled start input. Over the course of the input. residential units that could be opposed to a straight forward another warehouse or industri-
time due to a lack of quorum. last year, the Planning Board Despite those efforts, however, built, and the strain it would rezoning. An overlay district al use building on the site.
The required minimum of 150 refined aspects of the NACOD residents again voiced dissatis- place on the police and fire would not eliminate the under- Some residents also expressed
registered Wilmington voters CONTINUED PAGE 19
were hard to find on the beauti-
ful Saturday morning. An
appeal was even made on
WCTV for voters to come down
to the Wilmington High School
gymnasium, and shortly there-
after the business of the town
was taken up.
Once again this year, resi-
dents voted down the Planning
Board's proposed
Neighborhood Activity Center
Overlay District (NACOD) for
North Wilmington.
The proposal, which sought to
create an overlay district to
promote the revitalization of
industrially developed land
along and off Middlesex Avenue
from Waltham Street to
Lubbers Brook, was similarly
defeated when it was first
brought to Town Meeting floor
last year.
By encouraging a mix of busi-
ness, residential, and civic uses
that would be friendly to pedes-
trian, vehicular, and bicycle
traffic, the NACOD would -
according to its framers - have
encouraged owners of currently
underutilized warehouse and
industrial buildings to redevel-
op the parcels into more attrac-
tive and efficient uses.
The proposal's defeat in 2006
was due to residents' concerns The WHS gymnasium not not quite filled to capacity as of the scheduled start time of Wilmington's Annual Town Meeting. The meeting started approximately
surrounding the NACOD's 30-minutes late, when the required 150 registered voters were present. Town Moderator James Stewart (insert, left) and Town Manager Michael Caira (insert,
height restrictions, setbacks, right) discuss the delay. (photo by Maureen Lamoureux-www.printroom.com/pro/shootingstars)
Safe Prom 2007
The Wilmington Police and Fire Department, along with several student actors, pre- just prior to prom season each year, depicts the crushing realities of a fatal car acci-
sented Operation Safe Prom 2007 earlier this week. The performance, which is done dent caused by drunk driving. www.chinappi.com
A look back at Wilmington of yesteryear... Harvesting the rain
30 years ago
New water storage system expected to positively impact town's water supply
today, snow
By STEPHEN BJORK sidered the third most endan-
WILMINGTON - The Mass- gered river in the United States,
achusetts Department of and Wilmington is situated
Conservation & Recreation right in the headwaters of the
Rv I.AR7. F. NEILSON Throughout the night, tree (DCR) and the Wilmington watershed.
WILMINGTON - The Old limbs cracked and globs of Water Department have part- Wilmington's participation in
Farmer's Almanac called for slush spattered after falling nered up for the installation of the project over the last two
"a clattering and a splatter- from the trees. It was a sound an 8,000-gallon rainwater recov- years has included residential
ing." that kept the dogs barking all ery storage tank set beside the rainwater recovery systems
The night of May 8-9,1977 was night. Boutwell School. This project and an extensive redevelop-
just that, certainly not the The scene Tuesday morning represents the third and final ment of the parking area and
usual quiet May night. was more like March than aspect of Wilmington's affilia- grounds surrounding silver
The nighttime temperatures May, except for the lilac and tion with the DCR's Targeted Lake - a redevelopment that
dipped to the freezing mark, apple blossoms in the heavy Watershed program. The pro- highlighted Low Impact
turning a storm of heavy rain slush. Throughout the area, gram was initiated by a $1.04 Development techniques
into one of heavy snow and tree limbs* were down and million grant from the designed to capture stormwater
slash. along with them, telephone and Environmental Protection and to safely recharge it to the
electric wires. With their Agency (EPA) and is intended area.
To reach us leaves emerging, the trees to demonstrate an integrated The institutional rainwater
caught the snow and could not approach to addressing the recovery system installed at the
Call: 978-658-2346
hold the weight. problems facing the Ipswich Boutwell School during April
At Brown's Crossing, the River. vacation was built from an
Wilmington Water Department Wilmington is one of only innovative modular design cre-
measured four inches of snow fourteen projects funded ated by Rainwater Recovery,
and 3.14 inches of rain. nationally by the EPA and is Inc. The modules, which
Strong gusts of wind early in one of nine demonstration pro- resemble milk crates, are put
the storm aho were responsi- jects located throughout the together to create specified
Phil Reidy, of Rainwater Recovery, Inc. survey's the material
ble for some broken tree limbs. Ipswich River Watershed. The dimensions and are then
used to construct the town's new 8,000-gallon rainwater recovery
Ipswich Rfver is currently con-
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Musicology" held at the school on Tuesday, May 8th.
"Roaring 20's" Judy Barlow and Ginny Desmond danced a duet at the Senior Center
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(photo by Maureen Lamoureux -www.shootingstarspix.com)
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OPINION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9,2007
The Family Therapist
by Anthony Ferrara
What Older People Need
Letters to
As we age we lose our sharp- the sharing of e-mails, indeed speed and the complexity of ser- because older people are not get-
ness to think and act. This fact fills a day. Boredom will never vices and businesses. Making ting the necessary information.
the editor seems to be left out by the set in while days are made short- phone calls to hospitals, busi- This slight adjustment would
advancement of new technolo- er and pleasant. nesses, and government agen- benefit both buyer and seller.
gies. Many older people have Great joy could be brought to cies can be very frustrating for Are smoke alarms really effec-
difficulty keeping up with the your elderly parents if you could an older person. The multiple tive for older people? Many
new changes. New technology convince them to use a comput- options, the technical terms, and elderly, as well as some younger
Vilmington Good Guy is focusing on the needs of the er. By using the proper the speed in which they are people cannot hear the usual
young. learning and adapting approach it's very possible. given do not register with many high pitch warning sound.
to new things are challenges to Keep in mind the elderly will be older people. Voice mails are Certain frequencies do not reach
most young people. The elderly extra sensitive to failure. First sometimes too fast for some of the ears of many individuals. If
V < lit or. again next year. Several of the are affected differently. If a new of all prepare them for possible the older generation. This is the sound could be adjusted, this
Wilmington Good Guy past Good Guys were nominated task is complex, the elderly will failure. Your approach can especially true with telephone problem could be avoided. If you
•' i 11 ec would like to express two or more years before they often give up. make the difference between numbers. The number could be are affected by this alarm defi-
.'latitude to all the received the award. Teaching the elderly new ways success and failure. The usual very important to call, to verify, ciency, please send me an E-
nut on citizens who partici- Once again, we thank you for takes patience and understand- statements meant to encourage to make an appointment, or to mail.
in our nomination your participation in this year's ing. Even though they may have are "I know you can do it. It's seal a deal. Some older people Even though the elderly need
Wilmington has a large Good Guy program. We look all their faculties, they are very easy." These statements must replay a voicemail tape extra help for their deficiencies
i of eligible Good Guys, forward to seeing you at the geared to their information at a will only discourage most stu- over and over to understand the they have many strengths. They
i deserve to be recognized Knights of Columbus Hall on slower pace. The fear factor dents. "I know you can do it" is message. Speed seems to be the have a lot to offer if they are
uiiiored. Unfortunately, Friday, May 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. must also be dealt with. Older interpreted as; "There is no rea- biggest problem in delivering given the opportunity. They may
c Uiod Guy can be elect - to honor this year's recipient. people are fearful of change. son you should fail. It's very messages. take longer to absorb and slower
mj given year. If your Sincerely, The computer is a good exam- easy." This makes the person Another disturbing situation is to express but they have years of
ple I have many older friends feel that if he fails he's stupid. It when TV. ads are trying to sell a experience and knowledge.
i was not elected this Wilmington Good Guy
who were expert typist on the would be more effective to say: product. The name of the prod- Youth can learn so much from
• not be discouraged; try Committee
old typewriters who refuse to "This is difficult, you probably uct, address, telephone number, the elderly if they listen careful-
type on a computer. In trying to will fail a number of times and price are not displayed long ly, and slow down the pace when
expose some of my friends to the before you get it." You are enough to absorb or copy. It is communicating. Don't make the
»ble is not broken
computer they were all hesitant, allowing the person to fail with too fast for many of the old elderly feel incompetent or
with many flatly refusing. It is a dignity. This applies to any new timers, while a younger person embarrassed by your conversa-
great loss for those who will not job or task. with a sharp mind can memorize tion. Give them the dignity they
Kditor, television companies are learn the computer. It could Helping older people to get or copy all the information. deserve
cable law recently filed required to pay rent for use of open a whole new world for involved in computers is some- To correct this situation, all the Questions, Comments e-mail
late House and proposed this space on the "the public them. Their idle time would thing we can accomplish at information should be put in the [email protected]
•.mi is not a good deal for rights of way" and Wilmington become interesting and produc- home. However, the outside corner of the TV screen while
■ "lilies. The new legisla- has the right to charge a fee for tive. Medical information, news world is harder to teach or they explain the product.
nilld remove local control this use. You can see this fee, of the day. weather reports, and change. We can't control the Thousands of sales must be lost
it'le license renewal and referred to as "local access fee,"
a system that has on your monthly cable bill. It is
American by Dream
.veil for local communi- about $2.70 a month or less for
\oars. The legislation most cable subscribers.
"liminate the ability of Communities throughout the
uid towns to negotiate state dedicate these funds to by Nehali Neogi
vith cable companies provide for a least three public
'i local programming access television channels: pub- My American Mom
turn, ignore the unique lic access - for citizens to speak y I ■ .»■■
<ntial communication on subjects of local importance
individual communi- or of interest to them; govern- As I tuck the iPod headset it kept growing over the years. I Christmas" book. How she hangs a daughter and invited me to
ment access - for coverage of around this 73-year young Italian remember the days I went to up my children's drawings on have a Thanksgiving dinner with
iii is promoting a new important local meetings; and woman's ears and tune her into visit her and she offered me a her refrigerator. The list goes her family!
ipter 166B, called "an educational access - dedicated the world of "Girls just wanna cup of hazelnut coffee, the days on... When I called my mom in India
nidling consumer choice to school programs, projects, have fun" and "Miracle" at the she saved the Chuck E. Cheese But most importantly, I needed (who is a Principal in the local
nipetition for cable ser- sports and events, with pro- local fitness center, I admire her and Shriner's Circus coupons for a "Mom" to help me raise my elementary school) to tell her
\ It hough it may be nat- grams produced by students of spirit and determination when my children. The day I was run- children in a country I didn't about my new mom she told me
issume that "competi- all ages. Today, public access she walks on that treadmill for ning late for work and she grow up in. A mom who could that she sees her grandchildren
■ HIS lower prices, this is television is virtually the only an hour. I knew there was a packed me a home cooked pasta teach me how to make PBJ in every six and eight year old in
ise for cable television. independent media that citizens bond between us but until that dinner with an extra can of sandwiches, spaghetti and meat- her school and she's proud of me
day I had not thought about giv- sauce in case I ran out! The day ball dinners, turkey dinners, to that I see a mom in Ginny. So
•levision rates are unreg- have available to them.
ing our relationship a name. It she made chicken broth soup make sense out of the deli sec- here I honor the woman whom I
id will likely continue to The Verizon legislation not
was something very special and with oyster crackers when my tion in the grocery store how to proudly call "My American
only eliminates the ability of
made me want to believe in son had a stomach bug and I did- grow tomatoes in the New Mom" and I honor "My Indian
I party cable television local communities to negotiate
angels. Little did I know, a few n't know what to do! The day she England weather and to learn Mom" who always believed in
on companies like their cable contracts, but dimin- people at the center asked me, waited at the bus stop to watch all the American traditions from me.
'isney control the price ishes essential funds for the "Is that lady your mom?" I grew my daughter get off the bus. the ground up. I remember the Nehali Neogi resides in
iperators pay. So when community's local communica- up with the saying "A person can How she always bought Russell day she helped me with a family Wilmington with her husbar.d
I \ channel seeks nearly tion needs through public, edu- only have only one Mom." What Stover chocolate bunnies, candy apple recipe for my daughter's and children. A computer engi-
liars a month extra for cational and governmental will my mom in India think if I hearts and Halloween treats for homework. She was always neer by trade, Nehali has taken
ng NFL games, Comcast, access television channels. were to find a new mom? After I my children every year for the there. The day she called and a year off from her career to fin-
i 11 Verizon are required to What the cable companies are managed to go past my initial last eight years that I've known told me to be sure to lock the ish penning her book, a collec-
ther fees for the pro- saying is correct: don't fix cable thoughts, the last eight years her. The day she came to my doors when there were break-ins tion of short stories titled
ng, and they pass this regulation - it isn't broken! that I've known her flashed daughter's piano recital with the in Wilmington. The day the "American by Dream."Email:
o customers. Sincerely, before my eyes... bouquet of flowers. The day she Haffners' oil price was low and [email protected] •
Our relationship started as she came to my son's Kindergarten it was good time to lock in the
' telephone or electric Donna L. Gacek
helped me out when my children Christmas concert and gave him price, and most of all the day she
. cable television is not a Wilmington Community
were as young as 11-months and the "The Grinch who stole the told me how she always wanted
itility. Therefore, cable Television
Canine Corner
ue thanks voters
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by Steve Bonaccorsi
lOdilor: Candidates Night provides an
you to all the people opportunity for voters to weigh
The "Dog Days" of summer
i'»k the time to vote in this the positions of the individual
•lection. To my children candidates. It is an excellent
lends who helped me to process that Wilmington pro-
I ink you. For all the vot- vides for its political candidates.
II supported my candida- I also wish to acknowledge the Summer may be your favorite available to him along with plen- to get out at the same place they will come to you as soon as you
MI grateful. I will contin- work of Dan Ardito on our time of year, but with it comes ty of cool, clean water. Provide went in, so it is important to call. Recall is one of the most
■ enjoy my time on the board. He provided excellent the heat, humidity and summer two or more sources of water in teach your dog or puppy where important lessons you can teach
>ol Committee and I will insights and a strong profes- storms - all of which can be very case one gets knocked over. Your and how to get out of the pool your dog. It can literally savchis
uue to give the time neces- sional work ethic. Dan will hard on your dog. When plan- dog will also need shelter in the regardless of where he went in. life.
o help each of our stu- bring a high level of success to ning your summer, it is impor- event of a sudden storm. He does It is also important for you to With a little planning and
K liieve academic suc- whatever organization gets his tant to remember your canine not want to be out in the storm keep an eve on him when he is in thought, we can help our dogs
ini ihrilled to be able to help next. He was quietly effec- family members to make sure any more than you do. For his the poolT)ecause swimming is enjoy the summer and make it
with Joanne Benton, our tive and he will be missed. they make it through the sum- shelter, be sure to provide ade- very tiring for a dog. through without incident. We
Superintendent. Your vote As we move forward, the mer happy and healthy. quate ventilation because heat is Be aware of the surrounding love our pets and want them to
misplaced! School Committee will continue "We see and hear of so many a major cause of death in pets in area if you take your dog to the be with us for as long as possi-
II the people involved in to place our students first as we dogs every summer that get dan- the summer., beach, lake or pond. Watch for ble.
wear's election - WCTV. work hard to provide the best gerously ill, or worse, by being Cars and Trucks trouble and make sure your dog
■ of Women Voters, the education possible for our chil- placed in completely avoidable Do not leave your dog in the
' rier, poll workers, Town dren. We have a vision, a strate- situations," stated Liam Crowe, car, even with the windows open.
office and the candi- gic plan, a strong commitment Bark Busters' COO and master Heat buildup is tremendous, and ®0imt^(Erier
Thank You! With your and a wonderful town behind us. trainer. "Many times the owners it will not take long for him to
indidates know that they Thank you all! just don't know any better, so overheat and suffer heat stroke.
ike advantage of free Peggy Kane education is the first step in pre- In less than 10 minutes, a car
in the local paper and Wilmington venting our dogs from getting can reach over 120 degrees when
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Allergies
Ok., what happened to a typical New signals for it. certain cells release hista- mentary and alternative treatments to sanitize absolutely everything and However, its side-affects are greater
England spring? I guess the question mines so we can sneeze, cough and blow such as chiropractic care. As a matter she couldn't indulge in so much as a than many other alternatives so it's not
should be along the lines of what is a out the foreign substances. of fact, a common side-affect of chiro- snack for nine months because it would one that I recommend often.
typical New England spring? What There is a much more involved process practic adjustments is the decrease of make her unborn child allergic. I guar- Increase your carotenoids, most popu-
good is a mild winter if spring is going as to the biochemical causes linked to allergy symptoms due to the neurologi- antee this couple is in some much need- lar being beta-carotene. While no specif-
to drive us crazy? Even my flowers are allergies, including Candida, hepatic cal correlation of the cervical spine and ed therapy now. ic studies show a direct response, a
sensing confusion. In or out? Thaw or stones, leaky gut, etcetera. But to keep sinus organs as well as the thoracic While it's good to be aware and lessen reduction of carotenoids in the diet is
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frost? It's like a soap opera for Mother it simple, it mostly boils down to the spine to the liver. the chemicals in the air for your chil- thought to increase inflammation in the
Nature. liver. Children will often find the greatest dren, a fanatical approach to all aller- airways.
But the weather will eventually warm If your liver isn't functioning optimal- benefit from adjustments alone. Often, gens, including naturally-occurring Omega-3 fatty acids are what I call the
up. Flowers will bloom, pollen counts ly, you are more prone to allergies. This children can decrease or omit allergy ones, can actually increase the likeli- 'big guns'. Along with these are helpful
will increase and so too will allergies. goes back to one of my last articles. Due medicines all together with regular chi- hood of developing allergies later. in so many ways because we tend to be
But what causes these allergies? And to many of the foreign substances we ropractic adjustments. Adults, however, There is such a thing as too much. lacking in these essential nutrients. I
why are allergies, both seasonal and ingest, inhale, or absorb into our bodies, often need a coordination of care and Also, some studies claim vaccinations will often recommend them for anything
other-related types, so much more com- our livers become overloaded. This cre- natural medicinals to get the same contribute to allergies. I could go on for from heart disease and arthritis to
mon now-a-days than in the past. Is ates what I like to call the "sludge- results. another three pages on that subject, but ADD. Research suggests that these fatty
there anything we can do about them? affect. Picture a drain in your house Other complimentary therapies have I shall stay away. acids may reduce the production of
In simple terms, an allergy is a hyper- such as your sink or shower. Over time also been proven beneficial for allergies, Don't be afraid to open up the house. inflammatory chemicals in the body.
active response of the immune system to the drain can get clogged due to sub- including the increasingly popular There is something to say about an old
certain substances that are 'foreign' to stance build up. until not even liquid can acupuncture and ayurvedic medicine. house. They are much less likely to Although there are no randomized con-
the body, called allergens. Allergens can pass through. Other things you may want to consider grow mold and have formaldehyde type trolled trials showing that omega-3 fatty
range from food and pollen to chemi- Conventional treatment of allergies is to decrease the misery of allergy sea- substances lingering in carpets, acids are effective treatments for hay
cals, drugs and dust. most commonly directed to block the sons include changing food intake. Stay etcetera. Drafty houses that don't incu- fever, there are associations in studies
Allergies are acquired, in most cases, immune response, or in more severe away from processed foods including bate at seventy degrees are much less with decreased risks for hayfever in
and some people are more susceptible cases, to suppress the entire immune sugars, high fructose corn syrup, dyes, likely to harbor "allergy invaders". individuals.
than the others. A person must have at function with steroids, both topical and and etcetera. The less your liver has to As for natural medicinals I often Anyone who is on blood-thinners such
least one contact with a substance to systemic. While this approach can pro- work to process this junk, the better you advise on a number of options. My as warfarin (Coumadin) or heparin
become sensitive, or allergic to it. vide symptomatic relief, it does nothing will feel come allergy season. There is favorite is a natural antihistaminic with should discuss their options with their
to address the underlying cause of the no need for colored goldfish for chil- Yakriton. which naturally cleanses the doctor before increasing these fatty
Physiologically, it is the liver that fil- problem. Patients often become depen- dren. liver and decreases the histamine acids. However, to note, these people
ters all substances circulating within to dant on their medication, suffering from If you're pregnant or nursing, nip it in response. may not have had to take these strong
body. It is this organ that takes foreign numerous side effects, and most impor- the bud early. People who grow up on Butterbur, a shrub-like plant that prescriptions if their diets consisted of
substances and converts them to 'friend- tantly, they worsen their overall health farms do not have allergies to fur. In grows in Northern Asia, Europe and more omega-3s in the first place.
ly' ones. When substances aren't fil- by constantly suppressing the immune other words, if you can, don't be too parts of North America, has been This season take a hold of your health
tered correctly the body will attempt to system. This is why I will initially rec- stressed about the little things. thought to block the activation of hista- by nipping allergies in the bud early.
get rid of it in other ways. ommend a more natural, conservative I remember during my childbirth class mines and help curb the symptoms of Stop waiting for the Claritin commercial
This inability to change 'foreign' to approach. my husband and I sat with another allergies. and do something a little more natural
'friendly' causes the immune system to Another avenue that many people still expecting couple during lunch. The Some studies have shown Butterbur to for a change.
take action. When the immune system don't correlate with allergies is compli- woman did nothing but worry about how have results with higher dosages. Here's to your health.. naturally.
Two WHS students named $5,000 McKeown Scholars
Stephanie Knoether and Kevin Martin win $10,000 total
WILMINGTON - Wilmington James L. McKeown Elementary body. The idea of running or to be directly involved in my my own business someday, and I able for the information that gets
High School has named School, and Woburn honored him owning one of the "units of soci- company's progress, not just would like to pursue it at some portrayed to the public, and I
Wilmington residents Stephanie with the naming of the James L. ety" is extremely appealing. monitoring it from afar in a suit point in my life. I enjoy interact- need to be responsible enough to
Knoettner of Allgrove Lane and McKeown Memorial Interchange Since conception, I have had a and corner office. That way I ing with people and I /eel that I think of the people and age
Kevin S. Martin of Franklin over 1-93. special affinity for math and sci- could take pride in the data the am very personable, so if I were groups that will see it.
Avenue as this year's McKeown This year's essay topic was as ence. I had pipe dreams of being NASA probe captures and how to own my own business, I would As a business owner, I will have
Scholars. Each graduating high follows: an astronaut, a scientist, an engi- well the new MIT startup is like to own an advertising firm or to be able to interact with people.
school student will receive a Why would you like or dislike neer, or a college professor. doing. I'd be surrounded by possibly an event photography Whether it is when the business
$5,000 merit scholarship to be the idea of someday owning and Today I realize that all these small yet significant contribu- business. is just starting up, or I am trying
applied to the four-year college operating your own business? aspirations share the common tions to technology; I'd be on the I have always been a very dedi- to network with other companies
or university of his or her choice. What are your current thoughts denominator that my purpose in bleeding of research and design. cated person. In my schoolwork in the community, audacity and
The following essays were writ- about what that business might life is to use technology to bene- In short, I'd be making tangible as well as my extracurricular people skills are very important.
ten by this year's Wilmington be and how it might serve/bene- fit society in some tangible way. contributions to society by help- activities, I strive to be the best I Ever since I was a child, I have
winners. As part of the competi- fit the community? Currently, high-tech jobs are ing others who want to do the can. This is a very important been a very bold, outgoing,
tion, sponsored by Woburn-based Kevin S. Martin, Wilmington extremely specialized. Business same. quality for an entrepreneur to friendly person. I know that I not
Cummings Foundation, students High School has reached the point where it Running a company and keep- posses because one cannot start only have the potential to some-
were required to write a timed 2007 McKeown Scholar $5,000 takes a team of workers with dif- ing it afloat is the ultimate chal- up a business and then simply day own my own business, but I
essay on a topic not disclosed Award Winner ferent degrees to bring a new lenge in today's economy. forget about it if things to not go also will be able to reach out to
until the time the essay was writ- Coming to a Business Section electronic gadget to the testing However, in addressing the chal- the community within my com-
ten. Submissions were then near You phase. The idea of narrowing my lenge, I'd be able to apply the pany. If I choose to own an event
number coded and anonymously "When are we ever going to use passions down to one pursuit and wealth of knowledge and skills photography business, I will
evaluated by Wilmington High this?" It's the questions that doing that for the next fifty years accumulated over nearly two make sure my employees and I
English department volunteers. plagues middle and high school is unattractive. That is, if I were decades of schooling and prac- are present at all major town
Essays served as the "first cut" teachers around the country. to operate a business, it would be tice. On Monday maybe I'll be events, and people know my com-
criteria to identify finalists in the Sometimes the teacher will an engineering consultation programming a robot for pany's name and face. If I choose
11-year-old competition. respond with something ironic firm. Consultants are hired for Cadillac's assembly line. On to own an advertising firm, I will
Winners were determined from like "Because it's on the test" or small periods of time by other Tuesday maybe I'll be presenting make sure I am the number one
the group of finalists based upon "Because I said so." On a rare companies to help them solve a to the government my idea on advertisement company in the
overall essay quality, application occasion, though, some teachers problem. This way I would be used diapers as a source of sus- town by accommodating to the'
packets, community service will explain the application of able to work on many different tainable energy. On Wednesday needs of the people in my com-
record, outstanding reputation, a skills and facts we learn to the problems simultaneously rather maybe I'll be visiting a client in munity, both financially and cre-
personal interview, and other real world. It seems that there is that confine my business to a Korea helping daft the design of atively. ,
stated criteria. School officials niche. a new high-tech office park. I like the idea of someday own-
reported that out of 43 eligible If NASA needed help imple- Then on Thursday maybe I'll ing my own business very much.
students, 27 participated in the menting a functional quantum visit my wife's first grade class- I am confident in the fact that I
program this year at Wilmington computer into a new probe, then room and answer their questions have the necessary qualities to
High. The program was also the firm would be there. If about "how stuff works." Such a operate a successful business, as
available to all Wilmington resi- Raytheon needed testing and business is the sole element that well as the qualities necessary to .
Stephanie Knoettner
dents who are high school analysis done on their missile would allow me to channel all my benefit my community. By adver-'
seniors graduating in the top 20 tracking systems, the firm would creative and collaborative ener- exactly as planned. In the begin- Using for fellow business owners
percent of their respective sec- be there. The business itself gy into a single, money-making ning, business may not go very in my community. Although I am'
ondary schools. would benefit the community enterprise. Pragmatically smoothly, and money may be only eighteen years old and I still
The McKeown Scholars indirectly by improving upon speaking, what more could I ask tight, but a good businessperson have so much to learn in my life,'
Program was established in 1996 existing companies' ideas. The for? stays dedicated and knows he or I know that communicating with'
in memory of James L. business could operate as a think Stephanie , Knoettner, she can figure out whatever may people is one of my passions, and
McKeown, Woburn native and tank and partner with the gov- Wilmington High School arise. always will be. I plan to major in
late president of Cummings ernment to work on a feasible 2007 McKeown Scholar $5,000 Along with figuring out prob- communications in college,
Properties. Mr. McKeown was solution to the energy crisis, or lems and minor glitches, a busi- which will further my education'
well known throughout the the business could scale down Owning a business is a difficult ness owner must be extremely in both advertisement and pho-
Boston area for his mild manner, and guide the latest MIT startup yet rewarding task. An enormous responsible, especially for a tography. Hopefully I will figure,
strong reputation for fairness Kevin S. Martin through its first years in audio amount of dedication, responsi- small sole proprietorship. The out a way to combine both pas-,
and integrity, and far-reaching always processor design. Every minute bility, and audacity is necessary owner of a business is not only sions and create an ideal busi-
efforts to expand opportunities some place where every piece of tweak of the design and each bug in order for a business of any responsible for the company, but ness for myself to own, but either
tor local youth. knowledge fits in our community. fixed is one step closer to releas- kind to succeed. Like many other also for its employees. All of my way I would like to someday
Mr. McKeown died unexpected- One person does research in a ing a new technology to the con- tasks, the greater risk level teachers throughout my school operate a business, and I know I
ly of heart failure in 1996 at age lab, another edits the published sumer or commercial markets. determines the reward. If a per- years have told me that I am a have the potential to do it.;
41, while running near his home paper, a third markets the prod- The benefits are clear. son is willing to take the risks to born leader, and a very responsi- Although there are great risks in
ip Winchester, where he lived uct based on the research, and so I would run this hypothetical own and operate his or her own ble individual. Not only is the owning a business, I am willing
with his wife Denise and two on. Businesses are the function- business a' la Bill Gates. He's business, the reward will most business owner responsible for to take those risks because the
young daughters, Molly and al units of a commercial econo- not the President, CEO, or CIO; likely be worth it in the long run. the business, but also for their success will be even more'
Kelly Following his death, the my that comprise all these ele- rather, he's the head software I believe that I have many of the role in the community. If I own a rewarding.
city of Beverly dedicated the ments into one self-governing architect. I would always want necessary qualities for owning marketing firm, I am account-
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OBITUARIES
Gerard J. Bedard Mary M. Hamilton John L McPhee
Self-employed as a contractor Tewksbury Hospital L.P.N., PER. Tewks-Wilm Elks Lodge 2070;
home health care nurse; 47 WWII Veteran; age 78
W ILMINGTON - Mr. Gerard J. Monday, May 7, at 10:00 a.m.
"Jerry" Bedard, 58, of and was celebrated by Father TEWKSBURY - Mary M. TEWKSBURY - John L.
Wilmington, died unexpectedly, Michael Wilson. Interment took Hamilton, L.P.N., age 47, a for- McPhee, age 78, an active
May 2, 2007, at the Winchester mer nurse at Tewksbury member of the
Hospital. Jerry was born Hospital, died Sunday, May 6, JTewksbury-
October 19, 1948, in at her Tewksbury home follow- | Wilmington Elks
Vk-loriaville, Canada, he was ing a lengthy illness. 'Lodge, died
the son of Mary Ann (Guerin) She was born in Boston, June Monday, May 7, 2007, at his
and the late Valerian Bedard of 13, 1959, one of seven children Tewksbury home following a
Canada. Jerry moved to the of the late Walter M. and lengthy illness. He was the hus-
United States and settled in Margaret M. (Conroy) band of Lorraine D.
Wilmington over 35 years ago. Hamilton. She had lived in (McGregor) McPhee, who died
lie was self-employed as a con- Tewksbury all her life, and was in January 23, 2005. '
tractor at the time of his death. a member of Tewksbury He was born in Boston, May 5, 81
lorry is survived by his beloved Memorial High School's Class 1929, a son of the late John and
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wife Anne (Stratos) Bedard, his of 1977. She later graduated Marcella (Curtis) McPhee, and -:*
mother MaryAnn Bedard of from Tewksbury Hospital's was raised in East Boston. He PA
Canada, he was the father of School of Nursing. had lived in Tewksbury since Sullivan of Lowell; two
Christine Floras & her husband She worked as a Nurse at Her funeral will be held 1957. grandchildren, Alex and Kolby; I
Gone, grandfather of Michael place in the family lot in Tewksbury Hospital, and most Thursday, May 10, at 9:45 from During WWII, he served in and many nieces, nephews and;
Floras, son-in-law of Christine Wildwood Cemetery. recenUy worked as a home the Tewksbury Funeral Home, the U.S. Navy aboard the air- dear friends. Mr. McPhee was
Stnatos all of Wilmington, also Memorial donation's in health care nurse. corner of Dewey and Main Sts. craft carrier U.S.S. Leyte, in also survived by one brother,
>:;: vived by two sisters and one Jerry's name may be made to She is survived by her broth- (Rte 38) Tewksbury Center, the Mediterranean. Joseph McPhee of Peabody;
bi other. A funeral services was the M.S.P.C.A., c/o Joan Stark, ers, W. Michael Hamilton and phone (800 in MA or 978) 851- He worked as a Sheet Metal and one sister, Mary Cutliprp^
held at the Nichols Funeral Development Office, 350 South his partner Rev. Daniel Collier 2950. Her Funeral Mass will be Mechanic for High Voltage East Boston. 3 ft
me, Inc.. 187 Middlesex Ave., Huntington Ave., Boston, MA of Biuerica, John J. Hamilton celebrated Thursday at 11:00 in Engineering, and later at Avco He was also grandfather of
kte. 62), Wilmington on 02130. of West Palm Beach, FL, the Immaculate Conception in Wilmington. the late Chucky Sullivan. - -»
James P. Hamilton of Church, 144 East Merrimack In 1973, he rose to the rank of His funeral will be held
Jacksonville, FL; her sisters, St., Lowell. Burial will follow at Exalted Ruler in the Friday, May 11, at 9:00 a.nW
Mary E. Ethier Ann M. Hamilton and her hus- St. Mary's Cemetery, No. Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks. from the Tewksbury Funeraf
band Philip of Springfield, MO, Tewksbury. Visiting hours In his later years, he was active Home, corner of Dewey anoff
Barbara J. Rocha and her hus- Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Tewksbury seniors com- Main Sts. (Rte 38) Tewksbmy
istal Clerk in Wilmington and
band John of Lowell; six nieces in the funeral home. In lieu of munity and a member' of the Center, phone (800 or 978) 851f
Sorth Wilmington for many years and nephews, Daniel, Christine, flowers, memorial to the Tewksbury Golden Age Club. 2950. Funeral Mass Friday all
Joseph, and Amanda Rocha all Cancer Institute at Lowell He is survived by a son and 10:00 a.m. in St. William*!
WILMINGTON - Mary E. gardens tended by Mary. She of Lowell, Toby and Laura General Hospital, c/o daughter-in-law, John L. Church, 1351 Main St. (Rte 8fll
hisholm) Ethier, age 93, of made many beautiful ceramic Elizabeth Bonnell both of Development Office, 295 McPhee Jr and his wife Cathy Tewksbury. Interment'; in
Imington passed away quiet- pieces and will always be Lexington; and several aunts Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854 (Sherlock) of Raymond, NH; Tewksbury Cemetery. Visiting
remembered by her Sunday and uncles. will be appreciated. two daughters and a son-in-law, hours Thursday 4 to 8 p.m: ui
school students for the beauti- She was also sister of the late www.tewksburyfuneralhome.co Mary E. McPhee of Billerica, the funeral home. In lieO-dl1
ful religious statuary she made Jean A. Hamilton. m <http://www.tewksburyfu- and Dotty Aronofsky and her flowers, memorials to tW|
for them while preparing them neralhome.com > husband Paul of Hudson, NH; Tewks-Wilm Elks Scholarship!
for their First Holy four grandchildren, Richard Fund, P.O. Box Tewksbury,
Communion. John McPhee of Raymond, NH, MA 01876 will be a www.tewki-
She was an extraordinary Paul Aronofsky Jr. of Pittsburg, buryfuneralhome.coni'
stitcher, producing beautiful Christine Ungaro inducted PA, Michael Aronofsky of < http: //www. tewksburyfuhefc-
displays of Japanese Bunka and Hudson, NH, and Jennifer alhome.com > • i Ir. 1
Hardanger embroidery. Mary
spent many years working as a into National Honor Society
clerk in the Wilmington and ■ •!.
North Wilmington Postal :.■&
The local chapter of the nities available to them, they
Offices. After retirement, Mary
National Honor Society at Pope can pursue and accomplish
and her husband took up golf-
John XXIII High School in great things.
ing and spent every Winter in
Everett held its induction cere-
Florida enjoying that sport.
mony for 23 new members in
Their summer months were
the school's auditorium. Among
al the Woodbriar Nursing spent on the golf course at Pine
the 23 honorees is Wilmington
me on Saturday, April 21, Valley in Pelham, NH, until
resident, Christine Ungaro. The
Mary was born in Sammy's death. Thereafter
invited guest speaker for the
i-lield, MA, on December Mary spent her winters in
induction ceremony will be
1913, moving to Wilmington Georgia with her sister.
Professor Allison Blakely of
igo 8 She was the daughter Mary was the beloved wife of
Boston University. Professor
the late John D. & Mary J. the late Clarence E. (Sammy)
Blakely will speak to the
isliolm of Antigonish, Nova Ethier, devoted mother of
inductees and their guests in
(ilia, Canada. William Ethier & his wife
his capacity as National
In Wilmington, Mary lived Sandra of Tewksbury, Paul
President of the academic col-
ilh her family (parents, sib- Ethier & his wife Mildred of
legiate honor society Phi Beta
ings, husband and children) on Tucson, AZ, and Mary Ann
Kappa.
nk Streel in the family home Ethier of Wilmington, loving
Professor Blakely is a deco-
mlil 1959, when the house was grandmother of Mark Ethier,
rated Vietnam veteran and has
ived to Woburn Street to Michelle Cole, Tracey Kliros,
been an Army intelligence offi-
''ommodate the construction great-grandmother of Allison
cer, professor at Howard
ii Koute 93. The Park Street Kathleen Cole and Shawn
University, Fulbright Scholar
nperty was bordered with Kliros, dear sister of the late
and himself a member of his
■tit spruce trees brought from Paul, Arthur, and John
high school's National Honor
uiada. Mary and her family Chisholm, Rita Chavaree, and
Society chapter. The focus of
ntinued to occupy the family Alice Keebler.
Mr. Blakely's address wase to
line and it is still used by the Her funeral will be held from
encourage students to believe
inily today. the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc.,
that even though they may be
• I.uy graduated from 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62),
coming from humble circum-
Imington High School as a Wilmington on Tuesday, May
stances that with their gifts
i IOI nber of the Class of 1931. 15, at 9:00 followed by a Funeral Yoga Loft celebrated the grand-reopening of its new location on Lopez Road in Wilmington on;
and abilities and the opportu-
•Ii'' was a devoted member of Mass at St. Thomas Church at Friday night. Owner Jen Ryan (center) chatted with (1-r): Heather Maguire, Susan Himml, Cheryl''
Thomas Parish where she 10:00 a.m. Interment Wildwood McLeod and Dr. Fred Heller. "' J°
is an active participant and Cemetery. Visiting hours (photo by Maureen Lamoureux -www.shootingstarspix.com')
Minday School teacher. She was Monday, May 14, from 4-8 p.m.
member of the Catholic Memorial donation's in Mary's
St. Elizabeth's
laughters. She was an avid name may be made to the ST. JUDE'S A PRAYER TO THE
Counex d\l\omxm£.nl
iidener and crafter. Her home Habitat for Humanity of BLESSED VIRGIN
NOVENA
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Church May the Sacred Heart of Jesus MEMORIALS OF Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Uiiwd
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MONUMENTS are my Mother.
Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude. work-
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Wilmington Recreation Department presents
Heritage Plantation, Daniel
Webster Inn & Sandwich Glass
give
Museum day trip
Join the Wilmington ent of the Distinguished devotion
Recreation Dept. on Sunday, Restaurants of North America
June 10 on this trip to the Cape. Award. After your meal, visit
Begin your day at Heritage the Sandwich Glass Museum,
Plantation, a unique attraction which preserves and displays
with five museums and 100 more than 5,000 pieces of glass,
acres of gardens and trails. manufactured into table lamps,
Stroll through museums hous- vases, candlesticks and other
ing antique cars, fine arts decorative items. Take a
including Currier & Ives litho- moment to see the art of glass
graphs, military miniatures blowing.
and Native American artifacts Cost of $58 includes motor-
and crafts. Visit the Cape Cod coach transportation, escort,
Baseball League Hall of Fame grand buffet luncheon at the
or enjoy a ride on the antique Daniel Webster Inn, Heritage
carousel. Tram service is Plantation and the Sandwich
included throughout the Glass Museum stops. The trip
Plantation. runs from 7:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Next travel to the Daniel To register for this or other teleflora's etched
Webster Inn for the Grand Recreation Department pro-
with love bouquet
Ray LaFortune played the keyboard with the SilverTones at the 'Roaring 20's' fundrais- Buffet Lunch. The Inn, built in grams stop by Town Hall, Room
er dance held to benefit the Tewksbury Senior Center on Friday night. 1692 is nationally known for it's, 8. For more information, call Express your love with the
fine cuisine and was the recipi- (978) 658 - 4270.
(photo by Maureen Lamoureux -www.shootingstarspix.com)
eloquence of lavender.
Elder Services of Merrimack Valley
Lavender roses and
alstroemeria in a stunning
Tewksbury Senior Topics
On Friday, June 8th Elder WCCM, is a long-time friend of lavender vase, delicately
Services of the Merrimack this year's honoree Bruce
accented wit hand-etched
Valley will host their 11th Arnold. "Bruce is an institu-
Those residents and friends good cause. A hearty thank you casino day trip will be Foxwood Annual Golf Tournament at tion," said Whitley. "I'm hon- rings. An unforgettable gift
who attended the Roaring is sent to all those people who on Monday, June 11th. Tickets Merrimack Golf Course in ored to be part of this tribute to for an unforgettable Mom.
Twenties event at the helped to make the event a suc- will go on sale next Monday, Methuen. This year, they are my friend." For nationwide same-day
Tewksbury Country Club this cess: the Fundraising May 14th at 8:00 a.m. proud to announce WCCM radio Join Elder Services as they
delivery call or visit our
past Friday stepped back in Committee; the Live and Silent personality Bruce Arnold as the honor local celebrity, Bruce
shop.
time in gala style. It was a fes- Auction Donors; the Tewksbury The Red Hat Carnation Belles tournament's honored guest. Arnold while enjoying a great
tive night sparkled with fringed Country Club and Staff; the will attend the North Shore Bruce Arnold's broadcasting day of golf, great food, raffles, mother's day is
dresses, feathers, zoot suits, many volunteers of the evening; Theatre this Saturday, May 12th career in the Merrimack Valley and a silent auction. For more Sunday may 13
furs, beads and a busy and to all those who attended; and, for lunch and the play "Crazy spans 40 years as host to local information about playing in
jovial atmosphere. Over 150 all those who could not attend for You". Those Belles traveling radio and TV programs. Over the tournament, sponsorship
All Seasons Florist
people gathered together for but generously made donations. on this trip are reminded that the years Bruce has been the opportunities or to register, log
the kick off fundraising event the bus shall depart from the recipient of many Associated on to Elder Services website at 230 Lowell St.,
which realized $23,000 plus for A highlight of the evening was Livingston Street Parking lot at Press radio awards along with www.esmv.org. they are also
Wilmington, MA
the new Senior Center furnish- the $10,000 donation by the 11:00 a.m. Don't forget to wear ACE awards for excellence in happy to mail a brochure to
ings. Tewksbury Lions Club which your Red Hats. cable TV programming. Known you. Final registration is
978-657-4040
was presented by Fred locally as the Voice of the Friday, May 18th
Photos by Jo Jo Scharmer and Baldwin, Jim Duffy and Ray The Swinging Senior Chorus Merrimack Valley, Bruce can Elder Services of the www.maflorists.net
Ed Henderson started the Pacquin. Another sizeable group is scheduled for practice be heard daily on WCCM radio Merrimack Valley, Inc. is a pri-
evening off as attendants posed donation was made by the at the White House next 1490. States Tony Palmisano, vate non-profit agency provid-
with an antique Roadster. The Patterson family in memory of Tuesday, May 15th, beginning development director for Elder ing elders, families and care- teleflora
Silver Tones 20 piece orchestra Tom Casey. Both will have an at 4:00 p.m. Services, "Bruce is an inspira- givers with the resources, edu-
provided music to dance to as area in the new Senior Center tion to thousands of elders who cation, information and the
ask me about
well as tunes of the era and designated for their contribu- An Activities Meeting has listen to him daily. For many, delivery of programs and ser-
people visited the many auction tion. been scheduled for next Friday, he provides their only source of vices that empower older adults lia sophia
tables and other game tables. May 18th, at 9:30 a.m. In the news and information and is to remain safe and independent
Cindy Conley and several of her Thanks to ALL for a job well afternoon on this same date a truly the Voice of the People. It in their own homes and com- share the love of jewelry
dance students came in with a done and for a time that will be Senior Center Cootie Party will is a privilege for Elder Services munities. Proceeds from this
www.liasophia.com/robyn
burst to teach Charleston long remembered. be held. Cootie will begin at to honor him this year." year's golf event support Elder
lessons which pleased the 12:45 p.m. They are also pleased to Services Elder Care Fund, a
erowd and put many a smile Those people traveling to the announce that another radio financial resource providing in-
those roaring twenties dancers Mohegan Sun Friday, May 11th, A Happy Mothers Day is personality, Pat Whitley,, host home services and emergency
and observers. are reminded that the bus shall wished to all our residents. of the Pat Whitley Restaurant assistance. For more informa-
depart from the Livingston God Bless America. Show on WRKO for the past 31 tion, contact Tony Palmisano,
! The event was a fun night for Street Playground parking lot years is the master of cere- director pf development at 978-
all while raising funds for a at 7:00 a.m. sharp. The next monies for the event. Pat, who 946-1350 or e-mail at
began his radio career at [email protected].
Senior
Lunches
Week of May 14, 2007
Monday: Hot dog with .baked I
beans, oven fries, whole wheat
bread, orange slices.
Tuesday: Turkey nuggets,
parslied potato, broccoli, multi-
grain bread, cantaloupe
chunks.
Wednesday: Rotini w/meat-
ball & tomato sauce, California
blend vegetables, pumpernickel
bread, orange juice, snack loaf.
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white rice, oriental blend veg- , „. -L
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pineapple, fortune cookie.
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Monday. Merrimack Drive 3:43 p.m. A vehicle parked at a Tuesday, while under the influence of 6:59 p.m. A motor vehicle-
' April :»0 8:42 p.m. A residence on residence on Main Street was May 1 alcohol and operating a motor related accident occurred in the
12:44 p.m. Hemlock Road was burglarized. burglarized. 1:35 a.m. vehicle without a license. vicinity of 1 Mink Run Road.'
An unarmed 11:36 p m Police responded to Saturday, May 5 The grounds Friday, May 4 10:43 p.m. Police responded to
robbery occurred at Citizens a report of a domestic distur- 12:26 p.m. An unlocked vehicle of a business on Industrial Way 7:14 a.m. Solar powered lights a report of a domestic distur-
Bank on 295 Main Street. The bance at a residence on Main parked at a residence on Berkley were damaged maliciously. were stolen from a residence on bance at a residence on Oak
suspect was described as being a Street Street was burglarized overnight. 3:00 p.m. A motor vehicle- Burt Road at some point Street.
white male between the ages of Thursday. May 3 2:38 p.m. Police responded to a related accident occurred in the overnight. 10:53 p.m. Police responded to
25 and 30, and standing 5'8" to 5:59 a.m. Three tires were report of a domestic disturbance vicinity of 42 Industrial Way. 10:26 a.m. A motor vehicle- a report of a fight occurring on
5'10" tall. stolen off of a vehicle parked at a at a residence on Dunvegan 8:34 p.m. A bicycle was stolen related accident occurred in the Strout Avenue.
1:56 p.m. The Superintendent residence on River Road. Road. from the playground behind vicinity of 310 Lowell Street. Anderson Goncalves, 20, of
of Tewksbury Schools reported a 1:19 p.m. An elderly man in a 6:47 p.m. A burglary occurred Town Hall at 121 Glen Road. 5:22 p.m. A motor vehicle- Wilmington, was stopped by
10:32 p.m. A rock was thrown related accident occurred at the police in the vicinity of 30
bomb threat at the Wynn Middle wheelchair was reportedly bob- in the parking lot of Wal-Mart,
maliciously through the window juncture of Route 125 and Aldrich Road and was issued a
School, which is located at 1 bing in and out of traffic in the located at 333 Main Street. of a shed belonging to a resident Interstate 93. summons for operating a motor
Griffin Way. vicinity of 85 Main Street. Kelly Bernard, 24, of 14 Rocky of Woburn Street. 7:29 p.m. Police assisted in vehicle with a suspended dri-
3:12 p.m. The windshield of a 6:00 p.m. A motor vehicle- Hill Road in Burlington, was Michael Sousa, 29, of 121 resolving a dispute between ver's license.
vehicle parked at a residence on related accident occurred in the arrested in the vicinity of 160 Heidenrich Drive in Tewksbury, neighbors of Shawsheen Avenue. Richard Cann, 32, of 28 Burnap
Starr Avenue was smashed mali- vicinity of 1234 Andover Street. Shawsheen Street and was was arrested in the vicinity of 1 7:35 p.m. Police assisted in Street in Wilmington, was
ciously. 8:31p.m. A motor vehicle-relat- charged with a passing violation, Milton Way on the basis of a resolving a dispute between two arrested at his home and was
3:56 p.m. Police assisted in ed accident occurred in the operating a motor vehicle with a warrant. youths occurring on Dadant charged with domestic assault
resolving a dispute between vicinity of 20 Main Street. suspended driver's license, reck- Wednesday, May 2 Drive and battery in connection with
neighbors of Decarolis Drive 10:45 p.m. Police assisted in lessly operating a motor vehicle, 8:36 a.m. A motor vehicle- 11:11 p.m. Police responded to an incident that occurred in
One of the parties involved removing a male from the Blaire and failing to stay within marked related accident occurred in the a report of a domestic distur- Billerica.
reported being hit in the lace by House, located at 10 Erlin lanes of travel. vicinity of 680 Main Street. bance at a residence on Fairfield Sunday, May 6
the other Terrace. Sunday, May 6 2:20 p.m. A motor vehicle- Road. 12:04 a.m. A motor vehicle-
6:10 p.m. A juvenile was report .lames Perry, 17. of 2575 Main 12:04 a.m. A motor vehicle- related accident occurred in the Brian Castro, 20, of 4 Dix Road related accident occurred in the
vicinity of 2 Richmond Street. in Woburn, was arrested in the vicinity of 18 Church Street.
edly shot in the leg by unknown St reel, was arrested in the vicin- related accident occurred in the
5:01 p.m. A motor vehicle- vicinity of 100 Main Street and 12:39 a.m. A motor vehicle-
juveniles with a BB gun ity of 2580 Main Street and was vicinity of 1608 Main Street.
related accident occurred at the was charged with operating a related accident occurred in the
6:32 p.m. Police investigated charged with illegally possessing 2:38 a.m. Police responded to a
juncture of Lowell Street and motor vehicle while under the vicinity of 25 Concord Street.
an attempted breaking and a Class D substance and being a report of a domestic disturbance Interstate 93. influence of alcohol. 1:45 p.m. A motor vehicle-
entering of a trailer thai was minor in possession ol alcohol. at a building on Main Street. Thursday, May 3 Aaron McCue, 17, of 470 Main related accident occurred in the
parked at Purity Plaza, located John Perry. 17. of 78 Main 8:37 a.m. A motor vehicle- 6:15 a.m. A motor vehicle- Street in Wilmington, was vicinity of 329 Lowell Street.
at 553 Main Street. Street in Tewksbury. was arrest- related accident occurred in the related accident occurred in the arrested in the vicinity of 408 6:02 p.m. Police assisted in
9:29 p.m. A hit and run motor ed in the vicinity of 2580 Main vicinity of 95 Main Street. vicinity of 316 Lowell Street. Main Street and was charged resolving a dispute between
vehicle-related accident Street and was charged with ille- 2:34 p.m. A hit-and-run motor 7:13 a.m. A motor vehicle- with operating a motor vehicle neighbors of Towpath Road and
occurred in the vicinity of 95 gally possessing a Class D sub- vehicle-related accident related accident occurred in the with a suspended driver's Butters Row.
Main Street. stance and being a minor in pos- occurred in the vicinity of 85 vicinity of 600 Main Street. license. 8:31 p.m. Police responded to a
10:57 p.m. Police assisted in session of alcohol. Main Street. 7:29 a.m. A motor vehicle- Dean Guidetti, 38, of 72 Lowell report of a domestic disturbance
the removal of an unwanted Friday. May 4 Jeff Joyce, 22, of 15 Polaris related accident occurred at the Street in Wilmington, was at a residence on Presidential
patron from Burger King, locat- 4:51 a.m A vehicle parked in Lane in Tewksbury, was arrested intersection of Church Street arrested in the vicinity of 35 Drive.
and Adams Street. Lowell Street on the basis of a Jonathon Ryan, 19, of 147
ed at 85 Main Street the lot ol Motel Six at 95 Main in the vicinity of 85 Main Street
4:27 p.m. Police assisted in warrant and was charged with Ipswich Street in North
Tuesday. May I Street was stolen. and was charged with shoplifting
resolving a dispute between operating a motor vehicle with a Billerica, was arrested jn the
10:11 p.m. A vehicle parked at a 11:21 a in Police assisted the by concealing merchandise,
neighbors of Pouliot Place. suspended driver's license. vicinity of 1 Woodland Road and
residence on Nevada Drive was hall River Police Department in intimidating a witness, and ille-
Matthew McCarthy, 23, of Saturday, May 5 was charged with assault and
damaged maliciously looking for a 17-year old male gally possessing a Class A sub- Billerica, was stopped by police 1:22a.m. Police responded to a battery with a dangerous
5:49 p.m. Two people were who took his parents car without stance. in the vicinity of 123 Main Street report of a domestic disturbance weapon (shod foot), assault and
accused of stealing plumbing permission Kenneth Yandle, 20, of 128 and was issued a summons for at a residence on Grant Street. battery on a police officer, resist-
parts from the bathroom ol 1:48 p.in Police investigated a Willard Street in Lowell, was operating a motor vehicle with a 1:42 p.m. Police responded to a ing arrest, and being drunk and
Cracker Barrel, located at 179") report of unregistered guns at a arrested in the vicinity of 85 suspended driver's license. report of a domestic disturbance disorderly.
Andover Street. residence on Kennedy Road. Main Street and was charged Eugene Lacount, 43, of 136 at a residence on Buckingham Michelle Jensen, 19, of 49 8th
6:55 p.m. A residential mailbox 2:56 p.m A hit-and-run motor with shoplifting by concealing Morrison Avenue in Somerville, Street. Street in Tewksbury, was arrest-
on Chandler Street was damaged vehicle-related accident merchandise. was arrested in the vicinity of 4:13 p.m. Police assisted in ed in the vicinity of 1 Woodland
maliciously. occurred in the vicinity of 1615 600 Main Street and was charged resolving a dispute between Road and was charged with
7:10 p.m. A witness observed Shawsheen Street. with operating a motor vehicle neighbors of Harnden Street. assault and battery with a dan-
gerous weapon (shod foot),
juveniles breaking a privately
Wilmington Police offer citizen CPR classes assault and battery on a police
owned fence on Robinson
officer, resisting arrest, and
Avenue.
being drunk and disorderly.
7:37 p.m. A bicycle was stolen
Gerard Colometo, 50, of
from in front of the Tewksbury
WILMINGTON - The Wilmington Police receive priority admission to the class. Airway Obstruction (Heimlich maneuver). Bradford, was stopped by police
Public Library, located at 300 Department will once again offer Anyone interested in learning a new skill Applicants must choose one, 2-day ses- in the vicinity of 240 Main Street
Chandler Street. and was issued a summons for
American Heart Association "Family and and meeting new friends is encouraged to sion.
8:12 p.m. A motor vehicle- operating a motor vehicle with a
Friends" Citizen CPR courses at the apply. • Session 1: May 21 & 22,2007 - 6PM-9PM
related accident in which a vehi- suspended driver's license.
Wilmington Public Safety Building. Due to the extreme popularity that this • Session 2: June 19 & 20,2007 - 6PM-9PM
cle struck a residence occurred Juan Herrera, 24, of
in the vicinity of 6 Kneeland The classes will be taught by Wilmington course has enjoyed in the past, the applica- Applications are available on The Wilmington, was stopped by
Road. Police personnel. The courses are intend- tion period is only open for a short period Wilmington Police website. Please go to police in the vicinity of 11
Wednesday, May 1 ed to be a familiarization class. In other of time prior to each course. Perspective www.wpd.org and click on CITIZEN CPR Lawrence Street and was issued
12:37 p.m. A resident reported words, there is no certification per se, how- applicants are encouraged to apply early. under the ACTIVITIES heading. a summons for operating a
being jumped and hit in the lace ever, students learn how to recognize the These are two-evening combined sessions. Applications can be sent to Sgt. Scott motor vehicle after the revoca-
tion of his driver's license.
with a baseball bat by a group ol signs and symptoms of a heart attack and They will cover: Sencabaugh at [email protected]
Wanderly DeOliveira, 27, of
live people coming out of a red other life threatening episodes and will Adult CPR - Signs and Symptoms of Adult ington.ma.us or mailed to:
Billerica, was stopped by police
SUV on Michigan Road learn comprehensive "hands on" skills that Heart Attack, Care of Patient, CPR, Citizen CPR Course
in the vicinity of 1 Cushing Drive
1:12 p.m. Police responded to a can be used in the event that the partici- Relieving a Foreign Body Airway Attn: Sgt. Scott Sencabaugh and was issued a summons for
report of a domestic disturbance pant witnesses a sudden cardiac arrest. Obstruction (Heimlich maneuver). Wilmington Police Department the unlicensed operation of a
at a residence on Hillside Road These classes are open to anyone who Child & Infant CPR - Signs and 1 Adelaide Street motor vehicle.
7:55 p.m. A motor vehicle- lives and works in Wilmington and are free Symptoms of Infant/Child Heart Attack, Wilmington, Ma 01887
related accident occurred on of charge. Wilmington residents will Care, CPR, Relieving a Foreign Body
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