The town of Wilmington, Massachusetts, is a suburban community with a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and industrial parks. The town's reputation a haven of single-family homes, with its close proximity to the Interstate, two commuter train lines to Boston and activities aimed at families, continues to make Wilmington an attractive place to live and work.

The Chamber's Relocation information is available to anyone inquiring about moving to Wilmington. This handy pack contains information about the town of Wilmington, and includes our Membership Directory along with other items provided from our Chamber members. Our town map is also included. Coupons, products, and samples may also be provided. To receive a relocation pack, contact us.

Evidence of the town's community spirit can be found throughout the year at various activities held on the Town Common. The yearly Easter Egg Hunt, Community Craft Fair, Summer Concerts on the Common, our week-long Fourth-of-July Festivities, and the annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony are just some of the events that provide families and friends an opportunity to come together. The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce continues to show their community spirit for these and other town activities through their financial support.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DATE OF INCORPORATION: September 25, 1730

TYPE OF GOVERNMENT: Open Town Meeting, Town Manager

TOTAL AREA: 17.08 square miles

COUNTY: Middlesex

POPULATION: 19,500

LOCATION: Northeastern Massachusetts. Bordered by Andover on the north, North Reading and Reading on the east, Woburn on the south, and Burlington, Billerica and Tewksbury on the west. Located 16 miles from Boston, 11 miles from Lowell, and 224 miles from New York City.

TOWN SERVICES: Town water, sewer in approximately 10% of the town, rubbish removal, fully staffed Police and Fire departments.

TOWN UTILITIES: Reading Municipal Light Department, Reading (electricity), Colonial Gas Company, Lowell (gas), Bell Atlantic (phone), Comcast (cable)

LIBRARY: One, with approximately 87,000 volumes

TRANSPORTATION: Two commuter rails to Boston provided by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Principal highways servicing the town are Interstate 93 and State Routes 38, 62, 125 and 129. Other major highways easily accessible include US Route 3, Interstate Routes 95 and 495, and State Route 128.

HOSPITALS: Winchester Hospital Family Medical Center, and several other hospitals within a ten-mile radius.

LOCAL LINKS

We invite you to check out the following links to some other local sites that provide information about the town of Wilmington:

Wilmington's Official Town Site
Wilmington Police Department
Wilmington Fire Department
State of Massachusetts Page for Wilmington
Wilmington Library
State Senator Bruce Tarr
State Representative Jim Miceli
State Representative Charles Murphy
Shawsheen Technical High School
Wilmington Public Schools
Wilmington Advocate
Wilmington Community TV

If you know of any other sites that carry information about Wilmington, please contact us so that we can consider linking them on this page.