Today is Friday, March 22. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Clouds: Friday is forecasted to be a cloudy day, with temperatures into the low 40s. The wind will blow from the west at about 10 miles per hour. 2. Art Club: Hamilton-Wenham Library hosts an Art Club on Friday from 1-2 p.m. for preschool ages and up. Children can drop in for some free form art fun. 3. Powerball: This Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is anticipated to be $320 million, one of the largest jackpots in a while. You can buy a $2 ticket in Hamilton at Community Package Store, Hamilton …
Today is Thursday, March 21. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Cooler: The temperature is actually forecasted to be a bit cooler on Thursday than it was on Wednesday, with temperatures not getting out of the 30s. The skies will be cloudy for most of the day but the winds will have subsided, blowing to only 7 miles per hour. 2. Honors: The American Red Cross will honor several 2013 heroes at its 11th Annual Community Heroes Breakfast at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore Hotel on Thursday from 7:30-9 a.m. Among the honorees will be Paul Willis of …
Today is Wednesday, March 20. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: Some of the rain and slush from Tuesday’s storm may be frozen to start the day on Wednesday, and eventually the temperature will get to about 40 degrees under sunny skies. But it will also be windy, with gusts up to 30 miles per hour out of the west. 2. Spring: The first day of spring is officially Wednesday. The spring equinox will occur exactly at 7:02 a.m. 3. Floods: While Tuesday’s rain didn’t amount to much, spring brings a rainy part of the year. This week is Flood Safety Awareness Week …
Today is Tuesday, March 19. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Storm: The winter storm – with snow at first and later a mix of sleet, freezing rain and rain – will stick around for the entire day. Forecasters says that about 4 inches of snow will accumulate before the changeover. It may turn back to snow at the very end of Tuesday night too. 2. Wonderland: Alice in Wonderland will make an appearance at Wenham Tea House on Tuesday. She is scheduled to appear as part of a children’s tea at the Tea House from 3:30-5 p.m. The cost is $30 per person, plus tax and tip…
Today is Monday, March 18. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: Monday is forecasted to be a sunny day – plain and simple. It should be cool, though, with a high temperature in the mid-30s. 2. Kindergarten: Parents who have enrolled their child in kindergarten next year in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District have an information session scheduled for Monday night. It runs 7-8 p.m. at Buker Elementary School. 3. Officers: If you want to be a State Trooper, MBTA police officer or police officer in a community that is under civil service, Monday is the …
Today is Friday, March 15. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Clouds: It is expected to be a cloudy day on Friday, with temperature again topping out at about 40 degrees. The wind will blow from the west up to 14 miles per hours. 2. Register: Friday is the deadline to register to vote if you want to be added to the voter rolls for the Annual Town Meeting and town election next month in both towns. Town Clerks offices will be open until 8 p.m. to register voters. 3. Beach: Do you enjoy Crane Beach in Ipswich each summer? If you’ll go more than a few times this …
Today is Thursday, March 14. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Cooler: Thursday will be cooler than previous day this week, with the temperature not getting above 40. The sky will be mostly cloudy and the winds will blow up to 15 miles per hour. 2. Agricultural Society: The Essex Agricultural Society’s annual meeting will happen on Thursday at Angelica's Restaurant in Middleton. The society is the non-profit that owns and operates the Topsfield Fair. It starts at 6 p.m. and will include voting for officers and updating the bylaws. 3. Pi Day: Thursday is March 14…
Today is Wednesday, March 13. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Nicer: The sun is forecasted to eventually emerge on Wednesday, with the temperature eventually getting to about 50 degree again. 2. CPA: You’ll have a chance on Wednesday evening to learn more about the Community Preservation Act and how the 2 percent surcharge collected for the program in both towns is used. The forum is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Hamilton and Wenham. It starts at 7:30 at the Hamilton Senior Center (also known as the old library and Meetinghouse) on Bay Road. 3. …
Today is Tuesday, March 12. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Rain: Tuesday will be a cloudy and rainy day, with heavy rain forecasted for later in the day and temperatures into the mid-50s. But it should not last for long – the rain is forecasted to move out overnight and Wednesday is supposed to be a sunny day. 2. Choralfest: Choruses from all of the schools in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District come together for Choralfest on Tuesday night at Gordon College. It starts at 7 p.m. in the Chapel and admission is free. The annual event includes …
Today is Monday, March 11. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Beautiful: Did you like the weather on Sunday? Forecasters say that Monday will be just as nice, as a foggy start gives way to a sunny day and temperatures into the 50s. 2. Citizens Fire Academy: The final day to sign up for the first-ever Hamilton Citizens Fire Academy is Monday. The Hamilton Police Department has run two citizens academies but this is the first one for the Hamilton Fire Department. It is free and open to anyone over age 18. The class is limited to 20 people and preference is given to…
Today is Friday, March 8. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Snow: The snow will wrap up by early afternoon with temperatures in the mid-30s. Winds will really blow, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour. 2. Withdraw: Friday is the final day to withdraw from the election if your name is on next month’s local ballot and you do not want it there. 3. Mini Golf: The Community House of Hamilton-Wenham has organized a trip for middle school students over to Monster Mini-Golf in Danvers on Friday night. It requires pre-registration but it may be worth checking to see if …
Today is Thursday, March 7. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Storm: Thursday will be a stormy day, with snow accumulating up to 2 inches and wind gusting from the north up to 50 miles per hour. 2. Mosquitos: Last summer, many residents expressed concern about the possible dangers of the spray used to combat mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus or EEE. On Thursday night, Cape Ann Mosquito Forum is holding an event to discuss the issue with experts from 6-8 p.m. at Cruiseport Gloucester in Gloucester. 3. Consumers: This week is National Consumer Protection Week. …
Today is Wednesday, March 6. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Mix: Mother Nature will toss a lot at us on Wednesday, with the forecast calling for rain and snow showers along with temperatures getting up to 40 degrees. The wind will also blow up to 20 miles per hour out of the northeast. 2. Candidates: It is one-stop shopping for voters on Wednesday night at Buker Elementary School where candidates for all of the local contested races on next month’s ballot - including the Board of Selectmen in both Hamilton and Wenham plus the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School …
Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily source for community events, happenings in the two towns and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Tuesday, March 5. 1. Warmer: Clouds will still linger on Tuesday but the temperature will get a little higher than Monday – up to the mid-40s. There’s an outside chance of a morning shower and there will be a light north wind. 2. Howls: The mystery of suburban coyotes is explained in an evening program on Tuesday night at Hamilton-Wenham Library. Dr. Jon Way will talk about how eastern coyotes have increase its range in …
Today is Monday, March 4. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Clouds: The sky is forecasted to be cloudy on Monday, with a chance of showers later in the day and winds blowing about 10 miles per hour from the northwest. 2. Sugaring: Appleton Farm’s maple sugaring programs continue this week, scheduled for after school. The program runs from 3:30-5 p.m. and is designed to show 13-17 year olds what it is like to be on a maple sugaring crew. Appleton Farm staff will show what it takes to produce Maple Syrup from the tap to the bottle. 3. Lobsters: The Boston Lobsters…
Today is Friday, March 1. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Mix: The sky on Friday is forecasted to be a mix of clouds and sun, with the temperature topping out at about 40 degrees. There’s a chance of a shower. 2. Brad Hill: State Rep, Brad Hill (R-Ipswich), who represents Hamilton and Wenham in the state House of Representatives, is holding office hours in both towns on Friday. Hill will be at Hamilton Town Hall at 9:15 a.m. and Wenham Town Hall at 10:30 a.m. 3. Museum: Friday marks the final day to sign up for Wenham Museum’s summer programs at a discounted …
Today is Thursday, Feb. 28. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Overcast: Thursday is forecasted to be a cloudy day, with the temperature getting close to 50 degrees. There’s a chance of showers too. 2. Post Office History: Local historian Jack Hauck will present another one of his history lecture with a focus on the Wenham post office building on Thursday. The presentation starts at 11 a.m. at the Wenham Senior Center and is followed by lunch for $3. The lecture is free and open to the public. 3. Slots: The state Gaming Commission meets on Thursday in Boston, …
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 27. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Rain: Wednesday will be a rainy day, with more than an inch of rain expected by the end of the day. The temperature will be in the 40s and winds will blow from the east up to 20 miles per hour. 2. Paris: “The Traveling Librarian” Jeff Klapes comes to Hamilton-Wenham Library on Wednesday evening with his “Paris in the Springtime” program. Klapes will talk about food, the sights and deliver a tour of the countryside starting at 6:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. 3. Fair: The Topsfield Fair …
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 20. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: The sun should peek through on Wednesday and it will be another windy day. The temperature will be in the mid-30s most of the day and there’s a chance of snow flurries later in the day. The wind could gust up to 30 miles per hour. 2. Trash: Trash pickup continues to be delayed by a day all week after the President's Day holiday on Monday, so if your usual pickup day is Tuesday the trash truck will come by today. If your usual pickup day is Wednesday, make sure your trash is out first thing on …
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Warmer: Tuesday will be much warmer than Monday, with temperatures getting well into the 40s. The day will start cloudy and rain is forecasted to move in later. 2. Reading: People who are blind or who can not hold a book can still read, and on Tuesday an expert will be at the Wenham Senior Center to explain how. The program is called “Reading is for Everyone” and starts at 1 p.m. when Gayle Yarnall, who is totally blind herself, will explain the Talking Book Library. She’ll help people sign up for the …
