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Five Things to Know on May 17: Rediscover the Discover Hamilton Trail at Its Grand Reopening

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

Today is Friday, May 17. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: The skies should be dominated by sun again on Friday, with temperatures a bit cooler than Thursday. The thermometer will be in the 60s and the winds will be calmer than Friday too. 2. Birds: Mass Audubon’s Bird-a-thon, a “24-hour bird-spotting challenge,” gets underway on Friday. The event is in its 30th year and is the Audubon’s Society’s single largest annual fundraiser. Last year, 270 species were identified by more than 740 participants on 28 teams and the event raised about $200,000. The event runs from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 17 through 5:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. 3. Discover Hamilton: The Discover Hamilton trail will have a “grand re-…

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Five Things to Know on April 9: ‘Water Closet” Author to Present Wonderment of the Natural World

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

Today is Tuesday, April 9. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Better: Monday was a great day weatherwise, but forecasters are saying that Tuesday may be even better. It may start with a shower but eventually the temperature is expected to get close to 70 degrees. 2. Free Cones: Tuesday is Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s. This year, though, there’s no Ben and Jerry’s scoop shop anywhere nearby since the shop in Salem has closed since last year’s event. 3. ECTA: The Essex County Trail Association holds its spring annual meeting on Tuesday night. It is happening at Gould Barn in Topsfield, starting at 6 p.m. The special guest will be Lily Stewart, 16, a sled dog musher from Ipswich who recentlywon a bronze medal…

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Last-Minute, Unique Cross-Country Ski Trip Planned for Sunday

Essex County Trail Association has a unique cross-country ski adventure planned for Sunday, put together at the last minute after Friday's snowstorm.

Sled Dog Races 'Coming Back Strong'

After a nearly snowless winter forced the sled dog races in Hamilton to be cancelled in 2012, the races plan to return in January 2013.

The New England Sled Dog races plan to return to Hamilton again this winter after being completely cancelled last year because of a nearly snowless winter. “We’re coming back strong,” said Robert Henrici, co-chairman of the races and its non-profit organizer, Friends of New England Sled Dog Club Races. The most important thing right now isn’t snow, Henrici said, but instead that temperatures are cold enough for the ground to freeze solid. Solid ground is needed to use the parking area. And Henrici isn’t worried about whether it will snow or not. There’s "a lot of moving parts” plus “nuts and bolts” to get worked out, he said, and “I can’t worry about the things that I can not control.” What is under the control of organizers is coming …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: July 20

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

Today is Friday, July 20. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Relief: Wow, Thursday was a refreshing break from what had been quite a streak of hot and humid weather. And Friday is forecasted to be even cooler, with temperatures topping out around 80 degrees. The sun is also is the forecast straight through Sunday. 2. Teddy Bears and Trains: We’re coming up on two registration deadlines for popular summer events for kids at Wenham Museum – the Teddy Bear Picnic and Toot Toot Thomas. Friday is the deadline to register for the picnic, which happens on Tuesday, July 24 at 11 a.m. It will be “an afternoon of silly songs, teddy bear tales, and games” for ages three and up. It is free with museum admission. Saturday is the deadline to …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: May 30

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

Today is Wednesday, May 30. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Birthday: Happy birthday to Al Dodge of Wenham, who turns 98 on Wednesday. Albie, as he is known to most people, is essentially a living legend that last year was the subject of a book “A Man of the Trees” and is a former Selectman, tree warden and small business owner. 2. Geography: The fourth and fifth graders at Buker Elementary School will be hosting a geography fair at the school on Wednesday morning. 3. Special Education: The new members of the steering committee for the Hamilton-Wenham Special Education Parent Advisory Council will be voted when the committee meets on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Miles River Middle School. The council is open…

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Michelle Bailey

7:33 am on Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Happy Birthday Mr. Dodge! You continue to inspire all of us.   more ›

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Horses, 'Treasures' and an Air Force Band to Fill Local Weekend Calendar

The "Get Out" weekend events guide gives you a quick look at five local events happening this weekend close to home.

This weekend, horse owners and horse lovers will converge in the arena at the Topsfield Fairgrounds on Saturday in an event sponsored by Essex County Trail Association and the popular Attic Treasures sale runs all weekend at Wenham Museum. Plus, the annual Winthrop Pre-K yard sale is Saturday morning and the Air Force band comes to Gordon College on Sunday. Get all the details below. Each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. 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 …

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Woods Walk and Guitar Concert Top Weekend Events Calendar

A quick, fun look at local events in Hamilton and Wenham coming up this weekend, including a concert at the Community House and a walk in Chebacco Woods.

Spring is in full swing as we approach “Patriots Day Weekend,” which is a long weekend for some and the lead-in to April vacation for public schools. Close to home, there’s plenty to do, including a concert from a guitar virtuoso at the Community House and a walk in the woods led by a local resident. Plus, pick up some used book deals to benefit a local non-profit and hear a private school chorus at a Hamilton church. Get all the details below. Each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. 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 …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 1

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

Today is Thursday, March 1. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Snow: Thursday morning’s commute is expected to be one of the toughest of the winter, with a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain forecasted to have fallen overnight and more coming down through the day. 2. Super Tuesday: Next Tuesday is what is known as “Super Tuesday” – the biggest day of presidential primary votes since the primary season began in December. Among the states voting is Massachusetts. If you will be out of town or will physically unable to get to the polls, get in touch with the Town Clerk in your town now to get an absentee ballot. 3. Donovan/Sagamore trail: The new Donovan/Sagamore Hill Trail is closed to hikers until spring. The announcement was made …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 3

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

Today is Friday, Feb. 3. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Winter: For the first time all week, Friday will actually feel winter-like. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and a high temperature in the mid-30s. 2. Patton Advisory Committee: Friday is the final day for Hamilton residents to express their interest in being named to the Patton Family Gift Advisory Committee. There are three open at-large spots on the committee and as of earlier this week there were eight residents who were interested. An application should be submitted to Hamilton Town Hall and the Board of Selectmen are scheduled to decide on the at-large committee members on Monday night. 3. Buchanan: Friday is officially former school Superintendent Raleigh …

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