WIlimington WOW Launches Books for Benton

WILMINGTON, MA —To honor the legacy of the late Wilmington Superintendent of Schools Joanne Benton, We’re One Wilmington is organizing a book drive of new and like new books for ages kindergarten-12th grade, according to WOW.

All books will be labeled “In Loving Memory of Joanne Benton” and distributed to Wilmington schools’ libraries and classroom libraries.

Any excess books will be offered to the Wilmington Memorial Library and then to local children’s organizations that may have a need for books.

Books can be dropped off at The Cleaner Spot (209 Main Street) anytime from now until Mother’s Day (Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), or email Jomarie (jomarie0525[at]yahoo.com) to arrange for a pick-up or alternative delivery location.

The seeds of knowledge and kindness that Joanne spread in our lives will continue to grow in the gardens of our children’s hearts, WOW states.

Each book will be labeled "In Loving Memory of Joanne Benton."

Benton served as the district's superintendent from 2007 through 2014 and returned last year to take on the interim superintendent role. Benton resigned last March for health reasons.

She died on April 12.