News Nearby: Wilmington High Grieves Student's Death; Westford Mulls Gun Ban

Wilmington

WHS Grieves The Death of Student

Wilmington High School students and faculty are grieving the loss of a student who died over the long weekend.

Principal Eric Tracy confirmed Tuesday morning that senior Joseph Murphy died, and that the school will be do anything it can to help students grieve.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and classmates of one of our own, Wilmington High School senior Joseph Murphy," said Tracy in an e-mail to Patch. "This is a difficult time for the Wilmington High family."

Chelmsford

Planning Board Shares Concerns Over Billerica Road Fire Station

Town Meeting approved the new headquarters facility for Chelmsford's Fire Department last year, but now comes the site plan details, and members of the Planning Board spoke out on issues ranging from style to architecture.

North Reading

Dog Allegedly Dials 911 in North Reading

The following is a look at some of the calls handled by the North Reading Police Department from last week.

Westford

Selectmen Mull Warrant Article on Gun Ban

It might not be the creation of a militia that Selectman Bob Jefferies wanted, but a wide ranging ban on assault weapons and other firearms is heading to Town Meeting this spring, at least for now.