Supervisor’s Reports

Here is some of the news from Wilmington: 1. The town is hosting an Easter event for Wilmington kids on Saturday, from 1 to 3 p.m. We'll have a variety of treats and maybe even a special guest for the kids. The flier for the event is attached to this email. Thanks to the event's sponsors — Unicorn Square and Adirondack Chocolates — and to the town employees and volunteers whose "behind the scenes" efforts make events like this possible. 2. For many years town officials have known that the sediment accumulation in the Lake Everest section of the AuSable River [...]

Dear Friends & Fellow Community Members, The seasons changed abruptly; the clocks jolted forward; the seasons changed again; a new Citizen of the Year was crowned; the town board took action to protect Wilmington for generations to come; and the town prepared to welcome a consequential guest. Here is some of the news from Wilmington. 1. Congratulations to Dan Hansen, Wilmington’s Citizen of the Year! Like everyone else, I applaud this choice. The town will celebrate Dan at an annual soiree that has gone by various titles over the years (“Newcomers’ Dinner,” “Community Dinner,” “Town Dinner”). In a break from tradition, [...]

Town Supervisor’s Report 3/2/26 I am not under the impression that Wilmington news is on the forefront of anyone’s mind right now. Frankly, it seems gauche to publish a report like this at a time like this. On the other hand, if I don’t publish these reports when more important national or international events are taking place, I will publish very few reports.   I apologize to anyone who finds a report such as this, at a time such as this, in bad taste. With that disclaimer … Here is some of the news from Wilmington. 1. The town board is [...]

Town Supervisor’s Report on 1.26.26

Dear Friends & Fellow Community Members, The first regular monthly meeting of the new town board is in the books. Thank you to everyone who attended. After four years of effort and discussion, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the town board took a meaningful step toward amending the zoning code. Pending the outcome of a public hearing and various procedural requirements, these will be the first four zoning code updates and improvements enacted by the current town board. ​ I do not believe they will be the last updates and improvements to the zoning code enacted by the current town board. [...]