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Five Things to Know on Jan. 11: Last Day to Drop-off Christmas Trees

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

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 law that makes human trafficking a felony in the state and creates services for victims. 4. Golden Globes: The red carpet will be rolled out on Sunday …

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Five Things to Know on Dec. 27: Free Family Skating

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

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 there are no skate rentals so bring your own skates. 3. Christmas Trees: Are you trying to figure out what you are going to do with your Christmas Tree? …

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How to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree in Hamilton and Wenham

There's several options to get rid of your Christmas tree in the two towns now that Christmas is over..

Christmas Day is behind us. The big holiday dinner has been eaten, the presents have been opened while the Christmas tree is still set up and decorated. Wondering how you'll get rid of it? Here are some answers: In both towns, recycle it: Hamilton-Wenham Green will be recycling Christmas trees this season. The tree chipping is donated by Dodge Tree and will be brought to Brick Ends Farm, who will donate $1 per tree. Bring your tree to Pingree Park in Wenham and drop it off in the parking lot in front of the baseball backstop or contact the Boy Scouts to pick up your tree at TheTreeGuy@juno.com or call 978-468-0019 before Jan. 6, the last day to drop off trees. Last year Hamilton and Wenham recycled 823 trees. Hamilton-Wenham Green is …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 18

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

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 18. Here are five things you need to know 1. Sunny: After more snow than expected on the ground on Tuesday morning, we return on Wednesday to weather we’ve seen more often this winter – sun and wind. In addition to the clear skies and temperatures around 30, there’s a wind advisory in effect for Wednesday with winds expected to gust to 50 miles per hour, with the strongest gusts around lunchtime. 2. Christmas trees: We now know exactly how many Christmas trees were recycled in the two towns this past holiday season – 823. That was the total announced on Tuesday by Hamilton-Wenham Green, which collected the trees at Pingree Park. The trees were recycled with the help of Dodge Tree Service and Brick Ends Farm. H-W …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 12

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

Today is Thursday, Jan. 12. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: There’s hardly a consensus about what Thursday’s storm will deliver to the two towns, but one thing is for sure – it will be windy. Otherwise, what will be a snowstorm for much of New England looks like it will be almost all rain here. Expect temperatures to rise into the mid-40s with wind gusts a high as 35 miles per hour. 2. Christmas trees: Did you see all the Christmas trees that were piled in the parking lot at Pingree Park during the past week? Well, they're gone but take a guess how many trees were there. Hamilton-Wenham Green, which was collecting the trees to recycle with $1 from each tree going to help the organization, is taking guesses on its …

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Caroling, Santa and Trees: Weekend Calendar Includes Many Holiday Events

This weekend's events calendar includes a Wreath Laying Ceremony in Hamilton, a good time to buy a Christmas tree and caroling on Sunday evening.

There’s an overwhelmingly holiday feel to this week’s weekend events calendar, with a Breakfast with Santa and caroling among the top events that are planned. Each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. The weekend calendar also includes many other things to do and we encourage you to look past this weekend guide into our full calendar of events, where we have other events listed. Remember, if you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom. 1. MAEVE BENEFIT CONCERT Where/When: First Congregational Church of Hamilton; Friday, 7-9 p.m. Why Go: Listen to a performance by Maeve in a …

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Local Places to Buy Christmas Trees

Not sure where to buy a tree this year?

Use our map to find out the closest place to buy a Christmas Tree. Did we miss a place? Add it to the comment section and we'll pin it on the map.  

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Katie Curley-Katzman

7:21 am on Monday, December 5, 2011

Hello, Thank you for the great suggestions. We will be adding those that aren't on the map already. Just so you know, the Edfund sale in Hamilton is on the map. Thanks everyone!   more ›