News Nearby: Richard Donohue, Shot in Boston Bomber Firefight, Thanks Community

Each week, North Reading Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to local residents.

: WOBURN--Richard "Dic" Donohue, the police officer shot in a firefight with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, thanked the community for its support as he recovers from serious injuries.

Wilmington Firefighters Union Takes Vote of 'No Confidence' in Chief Bradbury: WILMINGTON--Bill Cavanaugh, president of Wilmington's Firefighters Local 1370, doesn't mince words when it comes to how he sees the work environment at the Wilmington Fire Department.

Cavanaugh uses words like "hostile," "vendetta," harassment" and "unsafe" to describe the conditions existing due to what the union claims is the unprofessional conduct of Chief Edward Bradbury.

Montouri Says Turf Field Won't Require Money From Stabilization Fund: TEWKSBURY--Special Town Meeting voters will ultimately make the decision on whether or not the new athletic field at Tewksbury High has an artificial turf surface. But one thing appears certain -- they won't be asked to tap the stabilization fund to pay for it.

Town Manager Richard Montuouri said this week he believes a recently received state grant, combined with private donations, high school project offsets and Community Preservation funds will be sufficient to pay for the project.