Today is Tuesday, Jan. 22. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham:  1. Clouds: Clouds are forecast to stick around all day and temperatures will stay in the upper 20s on Tuesday. The wind will blow out of the northwest with gusts up to 25 miles per hour. 2. Unemployment: Tuesday we will find out how many people in the two towns are without a job in our ongoing economic slump. The state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development will release town-by-town unemployment data for December. Last month, the statewide unemployment rate was 6.7 percent, up 1 percent from…

Today is Monday, Jan. 21. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham:  1. Colder: The first of a four day cold snap starts on Monday, with temperatures staying at or below freezing all day on Monday. The sky will be cloudy with the chance of snow beginning to move in during the evening. 2. Star: Do you want to be a North Shore Star? Monday is audition day at North Shore Music Theater for the competition, which is coming up in March. The auditions are on Monday night from 6-9 p.m. at the theater. 3. Snow: Remember the winter of 2010-11? Well, most of the big storms were …

Today is Friday, Jan. 18. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham:  1. Colder: While the sun is forecasted to return on Friday, it will be a whole lot colder. The high temperature is not expected to get above freezing and the wind will be gusting to 30 miles per hour out of the west. 2. Heroes: If you know a local hero, Friday is the final day to nominate that person for this year’s Community Heroes Awards. The Northeast Massachusetts chapter of the Red Cross will be presenting its hero awards in six categories during the annual Community Heroes Breakfast, which will be …

Today is Thursday, Jan. 17. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: The sun is forecasted to return on Thursday, with temperatures getting up to about 40 degrees. There will be a light west wind. 2. PMC: “Alumni” of the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge have been able to register for the 2013 ride for the past few weeks. On Thursday, it is a chance for newcomers to sign up for this summer’s bicycle ride across the state, with rides up to 190 miles over one or two days. Last year, 35 residents from Hamilton and Wenham rode in the Pan-Mass Challenge, helping raise $37 …

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 16. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham:  1. Snow: Snow dominates the weather forecast on Wednesday with temperatures in the 30s. 2. Winter Activities: Signups start on Wednesday for all winter story times and programs at Hamilton-Wenham Library, including programs such as Baby Bookworms, Music & Movement, League of Superheroes and World of Wizarding. Signups must be made in person at the library. 3. State of the State: Gov. Deval Patrick will deliver the State of the Commonwealth address on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. The speech from the …

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 15. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Thaw: The January thaw is over and temperatures return to more typical wintertime temperatures on Tuesday.  The sky will be sunny with a high temperature of about 40 degrees. 2. Dog Sled Races: Exactly two years ago today was the start of the oh-so-snowy sled dog races at Appleton Farms. This year’s edition was planned for this coming weekend, but on Monday was postponed to the backup date of Feb. 2-3. 3. Casinos: Tuesday is the deadline for companies interested in building a resort casino in the state…

Today is Monday, Jan. 14. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Warm: Monday’s weather forecast serves up a mix of all sorts – above all it will be warm, with a high temperature close to 50 degrees. The day will start out with fog and clouds and the sun is expected to come out in the afternoon. It will also be gusty. 2. Bullying: Elementary parents on Monday night will get a look at the new anti-bullying program that is being adopted in the schools, called Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. The evening session, which starts at 7 p.m. at Buker Elementary School, …

Today is Friday, Jan. 11. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Clouds: The weather forecast on Friday calls for it to be a cloudy day with the temperature getting into the low 40s. There’s also a chance of showers in the late afternoon and evening. 2. Christmas trees: There’s three spots to drop off your Christmas tree in Wenham – Iron Rail, Pingree Park and West Wenham playground. The last day to drop off a tree is Friday at all three locations. 3. Slavery: Jan. 11 is Slavery And Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Massachusetts. Last year, Massachusetts passed a …

Today is Thursday, Jan. 10. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: Thursday is forecasted to be a sunny day, with temperatures getting up into the 40s again with wind blowing between 11 and 15 miles per hour. 2. Dog: There will be a dog hearing in Wenham on Thursday evening. The animal control officer is holding a public hearing “on the possible dog restraint” of a dog that lives at 30 Hilltop Dr. and has allegedly attacked other dogs. It is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Wenham Town Hall. 3. Armenia: Ruth Thomasian from the Project SAVE Armenian Photographic Archives …

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 9. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. 40s: The temperature is forecasted to get well into the 40s on Wednesday, with cloudy skies and light wind. 2. Brownies: Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts start a six week long program Wednesday at Hamilton-Wenham Library called “World of Girls’ for second and third graders at 2:30 p.m. The cost is cost is $30, including the $12 membership dues to register as a Girl Scout or $18. for girls already registered as Girl Scouts. 3. Half Day: Wednesday, as usual, is early release day in the schools. …

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 8. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Cold Start: Tuesday morning is expected to be the coldest morning of the week, followed by a sunny day with temperatures getting into the 40s. 2. Gas: The least expensive gallon of regular gas in Hamilton and Wenham on Monday was $3.39 at G & M Motors. A gallon was selling for $3.47 at Oliver Gulf and Hamilton Convenience and $3.59 at Fallon’s Auto. 3. Principal: The process to select a new, permanent principal at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School continues this week, with interview expected to begin…

Today is Monday, Jan. 7. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: Monday is forecasted to be a sunny day, with a high temperature just above freezing. 2. Yoga: The registration for two Yoga program at the Community House of Hamilton and Wenham is Monday. Taking Flight Yoga for Kids is a six week sessions for students in grades 2-5 It is from 1-2 p.m. on early release Wednesday, costs $65 and limited to 12 in the class. Yoga for Teens also runs for six weeks on Wednesday and is for grades 6 and up. It is from 2-3 p.m. and starts this Wednesday. 3. Chief of Staff: …

Today is Friday, Jan. 4. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Warmer: The temperature should get above freezing at some point on Friday, but it will be windier so it may not feel much warmer. 2. Blood Drive: Mike Bucci hosts the 4th annual Community Blood Drive in memory of his father on Saturday at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. It runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 years of age with a signed parental consent form. 3. Dunkin Donuts: Win a $50 gift card to Dunkin Donuts, with a location in the Shoppes at Hamilton …

Today is Thursday, Jan. 3. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Freezing: Thursday morning is expected to be the coldest start to the day in a year, with temperatures not forecasted to even get all that high during the day. The sky will be sunny, the high temperature will be in the mid-20s and the wind chill will be as low as -5 degrees. 2. Sky Watch: The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks in the early morning hours of Jan. 4. Your next chance to spot a meteor is to look north (and a little east) and find the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) then look farther north (which would…

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 2. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Cold: The sun is forecasted to shine bright on Wednesday, but it will not do much the warm things up. The high temperature will be in the upper 20s with winds gusting to 25 miles per hour. 2. Governor’s Council: The Governor’s Council meets for the first time in the new year on Wednesday. Hamilton and Wenham have a new representative on the council, Eileen Duff (D-Gloucester), who was elected in November to replace Mary-Ellen Manning (D-Peabody), who decided to not seek reelection to run for the state…

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 1. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: The sun is expected to make an appearance on Tuesday, with high temperatures getting to the mid-30s - much the same as Monday. The winds will also be gusting as strong as 30 miles per hour. 2. Hike: The state Department of Conservation and Recreation wants to kick off the year on the right foot, quite literally, with a “First Day Hike” at Bradley Palmer State Park. It’s part of a statewide movement that started 20 years ago and now includes similar events across the country. The free, guided hike …

Today is Monday, Dec. 31. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Clouds: The sky will be mostly cloudy on Monday, with no precipitation forecasted, and high temperatures into the mid-30s. The wind will also continue to blow. 2. New Year’s Eve: The Kid’s Countdown event at Wenham Museum on New Year’s Eve is already sold out. But there’s plenty of other things going on, including Beverly’s New Year and the oldest and biggest First Night celebration in the county – First Night Boston. 3. Chinese Food: For some people, eating Chinese food in a tradition on New Year’s Eve…

Today is Thursday, Dec. 27. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Storm: A storm that moved in overnight on Wednesday is expected to last until at least midday on Thursday, starting as snow before changing over to rain for most of the day on Thursday. It will be very windy and temperatures will be in the 40s. 2. Family Skate: Here’s a great activity idea close to home during school vacation week – free family skating at Pingree School. The Johnson rink will be open to the public from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursday for skating. No pucks or sticks will be allowed and …

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 26. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Dry: Wednesday is forecasted to be a dry day with increasing clouds throughout the day with a high temperature in the mid-30s. 2. Trash: Trash pickup will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week because of Christmas Day on Tuesday. That means if your typical pickup day in Wenham is Tuesday you’ll be getting pickup this morning – Wednesday. And if you typically get pickup on Wednesday in Hamilton, make sure your recycling, organics and blue bags are out there on Thursday morning. 3. Snowstorm: …

Today is Thursday, Dec. 20. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Brightness returns: The forecast on Thursday is calling for a sunny day with a high temperature of about 40 degrees. 2. Museum coupon: Wenham Museum offered up some great coupons to its e-mail subscribers this holiday season and those coupons expire on Thursday. The coupons offered $10 off a $50 purchase, $20 off a $100 purchase and $40 off a $200 purchase in the museum store. 3. Toy Drive: State Senator Bruce Tarr’s 16th annual North Shore Holiday Toy Drive wraps up on Thursday. Tarr, who represents …