NEWS NEARBY: Store Closings, Car Break ins, and Election Dates

Holly Hill Framing Has Left Westford Plaza. What Should Go In Its Place?

The store at Westford Plaza closed its doors on Feb. 28, leaving a hole between All Star Cleaners and Sandrino's Pizza.

Wilmington to Merge Municipal Election with Senate Primary

In a rare move, the Board of Selectmen has accepted a recommendation by the Town Clerk to change the date of the annual Municipal Election.

By shifting to April 30, Wilmington will merge its Municipal Election with the Primary Election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated when John Kerry was sworn in as Sec. of State. On Feb. 1, Gov. Deval Patrick signed a piece of special legislation allowing Massachusetts communities with spring municipal elections with the Senate Primary as a cost-saving measure.

Two Men Arrested In Series Of Tewksbury Car Breaks

Police believe they have solved a recent string of car breaks that has businesses all along Route 38.

Tewksbury officers arrested Joseph Arnold, 20, of 125 Salem St., Wilmington and Howard Hall, 20, of 2020 Main St., Tewksbury on Wednesday.

The men are accused of breaking into several vehicles over the last few weeks.