Free Flu Vaccine to be Available Sunday, Friday Clinics Postponed

A limited supply flu vaccine clinic will be open to public on Sunday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. until noon.

Beverly Hospital is running a limited supply flu vaccine clinic on Sunday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. The hospital, a member of Lahey Health which has medical offices in Hamilton, said it is offering the clinic in response to the recent rise in the number of influenza cases. The flu clinic will be held in the main entrance of Beverly Hospital. The clinic is open to members of the public ages 18-64. You do not need to be a Beverly Hospital patient to receive a flu vaccine. Following are some helpful tips to consider before attending the flu clinic: Due to a limited supply of flu vaccine, only 200 shots will be administered at the clinic. Due a shipping issue, the flu clinic at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester will not take place on…

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Boy Suffers Minor Injuries After Bicycle Crash

A boy on a bicycle and a vehicle collided on Tuesday afternoon in Hamilton, leaving the bicycle rider with non-life-threatening injuries.

An 8-year old boy who collided with a vehicle while riding his bike on Tuesday afternoon in Hamilton suffered non-life threatening injuries. The crash happened on Asbury Street at the intersection with Porter Lane near Christ Church at 3:09 p.m., according to Hamilton Police Officer Joe Achadinha. Rescue crews took “full C-spine precautions,” he said, and the boy was taken by Lyons ambulance to Beverly Hospital. His mom came to the scene and was able to ride with him to the hospital, said Hamilton firefighter Ryan Goodwin. The boy had a bump on his head and remained conscious as he was being treated, Goodwin said. “He hit his head,” Goodwin said. The vehicle driver was not injured. The police report was not complete on Tuesday afternoon …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: May 1

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Tuesday, May 1. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Wenham Water Ban: The annual summer water ban in Wenham begins on May 1, restricting residents from using sprinklers between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. - hand watering is still allowed. The Wenham Water Commissioners are meeting on Tuesday night to officially vote on the ban, according to Water Superintendent Erik Mansfield. Additionally, the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force is meeting on May 3 to evaluate all regions across the state because of the lack of rain this year. The task force may end up imposing other requirements. 2. Open Burning: The statewide open burning season comes to an end on Tuesday. Each year it runs from Jan. 15 to May 1. 3. National Grid: The new, …

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Robert Gates

11:48 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Thanks Lucy. Make that 5A. Here's the full Wenham Board of Selectmen agenda: http://patch.com/N-dz7T   more ›

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 11

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Thursday, Aug. 11. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: Expect a beautiful day with mostly sunny skies with highs near 80 today. 2. CPR: It’s well known that cardiopulmonary resuscitation – or CPR – saves lives. While defibrillators, or AEDs, are more common than ever, traditional CPR is still a valuable skill and a class for non-rescue professionals starts today at Beverly Hospital. The class runs 6-9 p.m. for three evenings and the cost is $46. To register call Robbin Miraglia at 978-922-3000, ext. 2236. 3. Bermuda of the North: While it is too late to sign up now (the bus leaves Hamilton at 5:15 a.m.), the “Retirees and Wannabees” program at the Community House leads a trip today to Block Island – called the “…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 7

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Thursday, July 7. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: There’s another sunny day in store for Thursday, with slightly cooler temperatures than Wednesday. 2. Organics: The curbside organics collection will happen today instead of Wednesday because of the Independence Day holiday last Monday. 3. Rubberbands: The Community House’s Fun Science series - focusing on what is possible with everyday materials – kicks off today with “Rubberband Racers.” Each session will focus on a different science topic. Children in grades 1-5 will have a chance to build a racecar propelled by rubberbands and learn about science at the same time. Fun Science runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. and is $29 per class. 4. Babysitting…

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