Artists Have Friday Deadline for 'Iron Ranger' Design

If you have a design plan for the Iron Ranger at Bradley Palmer State Park, submit a plan to the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

The “Iron Ranger” at Bradley Palmer State Park is one of the donation boxes that the state Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking artists to paint wildlife and landscape scenes on it. The Iron Rangers is a narrow metal contribution containers located in parks across the state and collect donations placed in it. The 42-inch-high steel containers are currently a dull grey until decorated by artists. The artist program, now in its eighth year, is open to the public.  “The Iron Ranger program promotes exactly the kind of partnerships that are important to DCR’s mission,” said DCR Commissioner Ed Lambert. “It fosters community engagement, adds value to our parks in colorful ways, and enhances the visitor experience. The Iron …

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Police Log

Shoplifting at Connolly's and a Car Break-in

A roundup of activity for the Hamilton Police and Fire Department. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following activity for the Hamilton Police and Fire Department comes from the Hamilton-Wenham Emergency Center log for Thursday, April 11 through Sunday, April 14. Thursday, April 11 Friday, April 12 Saturday, April 13 Sunday, April 14 For any questions on this blotter, please contact robertg@patch.com.

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Five Things to Know on Jan. 1: Starting the New Year with a Hike

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

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 starts in Bradley Palmer starts at 10 a.m. from the park headquarters off Asbury Street in Topsfield, and a free reception will be hosted at the park …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: Aug. 15

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

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 15. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Ice Cream: One of the most anticipated events of the summer at Hamilton-Wenham Library is the Super Summer Ice Cream Party – which is Wednesday night at 6 p.m. The event, which features Cherry Farm Creamery ice cream – actually requires advance registration and children need to bring their summer reading log, which serves as the entry ticket. 2. Fresh Air: We had several visitors to the two towns earlier this summer as part of the Fresh Air fund, when seven kids from “disadvantaged communities” in New York City came here as part of the program, which arranges visits for those children to suburban and rural communities in 13 Northeastern states. On Wednesday, another …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: July 25

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

Today is Wednesday, July 25. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Pick of the Week: Meteorologists are calling Wednesday the “pick of the week.” The forecast calls for the temperature getting into the low 80s with sunny skies. That sure sounds perfect to us. 2. Awesome Robb: Awesome Robb returns to the two towns on Wednesday to perform for kids. “Captain Robbie Bones” brings his Pirate Magic Show to Hamilton-Wenham Library at 6:30 p.m. The performance includes a rabbit, a skunk, and cannon in an “unusual show.” No registration is required and it is free and open to the public. 3. Wenham FinComm: There has been some recent discussion by Wenham officials about making improvements to the town government’s website. On Wednesday night, the…

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: June 27

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

Today is Wednesday, June 27. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: The dreary weather will continue with partly sunny skies and highs in the lower 70's.  2. Summer Reading: The summer reading program at Hamilton-Wenham Library kicks off with a concert on Wednesday evening. Vic ‘n’ Sticks Recycled Rhythm Band plays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the library – the performance is described as a “fast-paced family performance” that is “loaded with audience participation.” It is free and open to the public. 3. Winthrop Principal: Wednesday is the deadline to submit a letter of interest if you want to be considered for a position on the search committee for a new principal at Winthrop Elementary School. Submit your letter to the school …

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Meet Your Neighbor

This Family Jumped at the Chance to Move to Hamilton

Sue and Rich Mulley jumped at the chance six years ago to move back to Hamilton, where they serve as foster parents.

Name: Sue and Rich Mulley Street: Whipple Road, Hamilton Family: We have three kids; Daniel, 21 years old; Tyler, 17 years old; Elizabeth, 15 years old. Occupation: Sue is a full time Mom/Foster Mom and teacher by trade; Rich is an IT Architect in a financial firm. What are you passionate about? We are passionate about parenting, nature, and faith. We try to live in a way that pleases and honors our Creator. How did your family decide to become a foster family? For years, we felt a growing conviction about finding ways to help people in our community whose basic needs were not being met. We wanted something that offered the potential for long term and deep impact on the lives of others. The tipping point for us was when a pastor visiting …

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Get to Know Two Hamilton Neighbors from Holland

Two Dutch natives now live near each other in Hamilton.

Name: Johanna (Hannie) Falkena-Filipov   Street: Gifford Road, Hamilton   Family: husband Jeff, Sophia (5), Ben (3)   Occupation: Part-time Dutch-speaking software localization consultant. Also an International Flight Attendant currently on extended leave.   Hobbies/interests: Travel, skiing, biking, walking on Crane Beach   What are you passionate about? Fairness in life, well-being of children, family   What did you study in school? Kraamzorg (maternity nurse)   Are you utilizing this subject now? Not at the moment. Although I still love newborns!   When did you come to the U.S.? 1996   What do you miss about Holland? Culture, food, my family, the way the sky and grass and wide open spaces look, the fact that everyone bikes, ice skating …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 28

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

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 28. Here are five things you need to know. 1. Early High: Wednesday will start out “warm” and then get cooler and the day goes on. It will be sunny with temperatures dropping from the 40s into the 30s. 2. Shoveled out: Do you remember Dec. 28, 2010? We had just about finished shoveling out and were getting back to our usual routine after the blizzard that hit the day after Christmas. A big change this year, when the most snow we’ve seen came before Halloween. 3. First Day: On Tuesday, we told you about a few First Night events nearby. Here’s an event on the first day of the year even closer to home – a hike at Bradley Palmer State Park. The state Department of Conservation and Recreation started the “First Day Hike…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 17

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

Today is Monday, Oct. 17. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: We should start Monday where we left off on Sunday weatherwise. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the upper 60s and, again, gusty winds. 2. Bradley Palmer Bridge: The ribbon will be cut on Monday on a new pedestrian and equestrian bridge over the Ipswich River connecting Bradley Palmer State Park to Willowdale State Forest. The work was conducted this summer. The event will be held at the Asbury Street entrance to Bradley Palmer at 11 a.m. 3. Rain Postponement: Last week’s high school golf match – one of several high school sports games postponed last week because of rain – will be made up today in Rockport. The girls’ and boys’ soccer…

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