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SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 9-13-24 SPRUCING UP THE COMMUNITY CENTER The Parks Department worked on the Community Center this week and, as gardeners know, ruthless pruning is often called for. Many bushes and shrubs were so overgrown there was nothing for it and they are now gone. So too are the wasp and hornets’ nests. Railings are being given new coats of stain. I am not sure when the building will get a new coat, but it is on the schedule. Where needed fascia boards will be replaced CEMETERY Earlier the year I had some good discussions about the cemetery—what [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 9-6-24 Greetings from the other side of summer! The weather has been ideal this week and it looks like the hummingbirds have started south. On June 7th I uploaded a photo of a snapping turtle laying eggs at the beach. Well, the eggs hatched on August 23 or thereabouts, which matches what the AI told me—80 to 90 days. I probably might not remember next year. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT Last Saturday I joined the Fire Department at its annual dinner to celebrate its 100th year! Thank you for the invitation. Congratulations [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 8-23-24 Summers move way too fast, and Labor Day Weekend is nearly here. I put on a cap this week that usually stays on my head for about 8 months a year. It is a little soon. THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERTS AT THE BEACH The final concert for this season is Thursday with Pale Horse. The Wilmington Historical Society is hosting an appreciation for the volunteers who helped with this year’s successful Whiskey Run and Festival. I have uploaded their flyer to Facebook. WORK SESSION The Town Board will meet in its regular work session on Wednesday, [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 8-16-24 WILMINGTON GET-TOGETHER Tomorrow is the annual Get-Together at the town beach. Take advantage of the last couple weeks before Labor Day to have food, fun and good company. The Parks Department has supplied the beach with more sand for sandcastle building and re-worked the horse shoe pit. There will be games (2 giant Jenga games, Corn Hole and giant Connect 4) and a lifeguard on duty. Thanks to Sadie and the other volunteer organizers. Come out and enjoy! CHANGES TO THE BEACH HOURS Wilmington will be losing 3 of its lifeguards today as they move [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 8-9-24 Soggy day—this summer’s weather pattern seems to bring large amounts of water once every few weeks, and many nearby towns and communities have been wrecked by it. Please keep fingers crossed that this storm brings less damage to our all our neighbors and to our town. CHANGES AT THE VISITORS’ BUREAU As many know, today is Michelle’s last day as director of the Wilmington Visitor’s Bureau. Wilmington has been very lucky to have Michelle as its Ambassador to visitors and guests: dedicated, hardworking and creative, nice to guests and visitors, tireless in promoting the town. [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 8-2-24 SPECIAL EVENT AT THE WILMINGTON LIBRARY I have shared a flyer from the Wilmington Town Library, which shows a special guest coming this Saturday (August 3 rd ) to the summer reading and crafts program. I heard the guest is connected to the Olympics! BOTTLE DRIVE FOR WILMINGTON YOUTH COMMISSION I have also shared a flyer from the Wilmington Youth Commission about the bottle drop. They shared the following message: "A big thank you to everyone who has made generous returnable donations to our programs thus far. You can find our bottle drop at the [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 7-26-24 WORK SESSION—WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM The board will hold its regular work session meeting at the Community Center this Wednesday at 4:00 pm. Guests from Adirondack Roots will be there to update the board and public on the Homestead Housing project going on at the former Coarding property on Route 86. At the board's last meeting there were questions about the project, rentals versus option to purchase, etc. This will give everyone a chance to learn more and ask questions. The board will also discuss the future of the assessors’ office. After [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 7-19-24 What a relief-- nice weather has moved into town! I needed a fleece at the summer concert at the beach last evening. BEACH AND EVENTS The beach has been busy, the lifeguards are doing great, and boats are getting rented. The Thursday night summer concerts started last night with cooler, dryer and beautiful weather. Last weekend I learned that the beach is not a good location for larger events--and Sunday’s event was too much. I have already let the organizer know that while it may have been a good idea when it started years ago, [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 7-12-24 It is a short report this week. BERYL Thanks very much to the Highway Department for keeping an eye on the roads and bridges in the town. Juniper Hill had some washouts that the department worked on immediately. The Water Department had anticipated the rainfall and topped up the reservoirs so the town could avoid the issue of storm water. The Parks Department wrestled with docks and floats at the beach to secure those from floating down to the dam. While it was quite a bit of rain, Wilmington did alright, apart from yesterday’s cancellations, [...]