Local Gas Prices Hold Mostly Steady in Past Week

The gas prices at three out of four local gas stations held steady in the past week, with the lowest price of $3.72 at G & M Motors in Hamilton. Look below the photos for all the details.

The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline went up slightly in Hamilton and Wenham in the past week, with three out of four gas station holding their prices steady.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 6

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

Today is Wednesday, April 6. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Yard as Habitat: A great program has been put together for this evening at Hamilton-Wenham Library, where participants will learn from an Audubon Naturalist about how to attract birds and butterflies by planting native wildflowers, shrubs and trees. It begins at 7 p.m. 2. Powerball: For the second time in just a few weeks, there’s a lottery jackpot over $200 million. This time it is Powerball, where Wednesday night’s jackpot is estimated at $218 million. To buy a ticket locally, try Community Package Store, Hamilton Convenience, Oliver Gulf, G & M Motors and Richdale. 3. 15 Walnut: After undergoing an expansion from 36 seats to 97 seats, 15 Walnut Bistro on Monday …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 29

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

Today is Tuesday, March 29. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: After a beautiful day on Monday, another great day is in store on Tuesday. Forecasters are calling for a mostly sunny day with temperatures into the mid-40s. 2. Brad Hill: Our condolences go out to state Rep. Brad Hill on the passing of his father, Hamilton resident Howard “Taffy” Hill, who owned Hill’s Department store in Ipswich for more than 50 years. Taffy Hill died on Saturday at Beverly Hospital after a long illness, according to his obituary. He was also a World War II veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star. 3. Day on the Hill: Tuesday is the Massachusetts Association of School Committees’ “Day on the Hill,” where members of school committees from across…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 23

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

Today is Wednesday, March 23. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Snow: What? Yes, another inch of snow may be headed our way on Wednesday evening. Before that, Wednesday is forecasted to be a cloudy day with highs in the high 30s. 2. Early release: Wednesday is early release day at the schools. The Elementary schools get out at 12:45 p.m. and the high school and middle school get out at 1:30 p.m. 3. Free pool: Do you want a new pool in your yard but find a new one a little too pricey? One Hamilton resident has offered one for free on eBay if you take it away. 4. MBTA: A new MBTA commuter rail locomotive from Maryland that, while used, is half the age of the MBTA’s commuter rail engine fleet will make its way through Hamilton and …

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