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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 7

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

Today is Wednesday, March 7. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Warm: The first of two days of exceptionally warm weather arrives on Wednesday. The high temperature on Wednesday should be into the high 50s with sunny skies. 2. Taxes: Each Wednesday through tax day in April, senior citizens can get help with their income taxes at the Hamilton-Wenham Library. Appointments for many Wednesdays – including today – are already full. There are still spots available for March 21 and 28 plus April 4 and 11. Call the library at 978-468-5577 to reserve a spot. 3. Fabrics: A session at the Community House of Hamilton-Wenham starts on Wednesday that will help make sure the sewing machine doesn’t go the way of the typewriter. “Fun With Fabrics: …

In this Article:

Hamilton-Wenham Library, The Community House of Hamilton & Wenham, Bessie Buker Elementary School, and 1 more ›

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 28

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

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 28. Here are five things you need to know: 1. 4 Cents: Maybe you saw the viral Internet video last week of the network news reporter standing in front of a gas station sign where the price went up by 10 cents during her report. We have a real life, local example of increasing gas prices in Hamilton on Monday, where the price at Hamilton Convenience went up from $3.65 to $3.69 between noon and 5 p.m. That equaled neighboring Oliver Gulf and was a cent more than G & M Motors. Fallon’s is at $3.79. 2. Golden Rule: Everyone knows the Golden Rule – treat others as you would like to be treated. Please remember that as you dive into the comments on Hamilton-Wenham Patch. Also, please remember our Terms of Use that, among …

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Hamilton Convenient Store, Oliver Gulf Service Station, G & M Motors, and 5 more ›

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 22

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

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 22. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Warm: Uncharacteristically warm weather moves in on Wednesday and it is forecasted to stick around through Friday. Temperatures will get into the 50s on Wednesday and there’s even the possibility of getting to 60 degrees. 2. Washington’s Birthday: Monday was the official federal holiday when government offices, bank and some businesses were closed, but Wednesday is actually George Washington’s birthday. The country’s first president was born 280 years ago. 3. Gas: The price of gas has surged to the top of the headlines in recent days, with continued proclamations that gas prices have never been this high in February and prices could rise far above $4 per gallon this …

In this Article:

What's Open and Closed on Presidents' Day, G & M Motors, Hamilton Convenient Store, and 6 more ›

Monday, February 20, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 20

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

Today is Monday, Feb. 20. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Just Wait: While Monday will be a sunny day with temperatures into the upper 30s, some warmer weather is headed our way later in the week. By Wednesday temperatures are forecasted to get into the 50s and the warm weather is expected to stick around through Friday. 2. Presidents’ Day: Monday is Presidents’ Day, officially known as Washington’s Birthday, which is a federal holiday. Government offices and school are all closed, plus some businesses. We have a full wrap-up of what is open and closed on Monday. 3. Food Trucks: The Food Truck Phenomenon has been building in recent years, and last week an announcement was made that it is coming very close to us here in the two …

In this Article:

What's Open and Closed on Presidents' Day, Topsfield Fair, Winthrop Elementary School, and 2 more ›

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 7

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

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 7. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Beautiful: Tuesday is looking to be a great day weatherwise, with mostly sunny forecasted with temperatures into the 40s. 2. Snow: A year ago at this time, we were all looking up at the roof of Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School and Miles River Middle School (and the elementray schools too) to see large snow drifts. The snow had piled up so deep there was concern about the building safety and workers cleared the snow for nearly a week before students returned to school, eventually making up the missed days during February vacation. 3. Gas: On Monday, AAA predicted that gas prices will top $4 per gallon this summer and could actually get quite a bit higher. In Hamilton …

In this Article:

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, Miles River Middle School, Memo Outlines Roof Clearing Timeline, Snow Accumulation Dangers, and 10 more ›

Thursday, February 2, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 2

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

Today is Thursday, Feb. 2. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Groundhog Day: Yes, Groundhog Day is a rather funny, classic Bill Murray film. But it’s also an actual day - today. Punxsutawney Phil will come out of his little hole down in Pennsylvania this morning and decide whether winter is over or not. Remember, if Phil sees his shadow winter will last for six more weeks, while if he doesn’t see his shadow winter will be over soon. 2. Super Bowl: We’re four days away from the big game in Indianapolis. And there’s signs of enthusiastic support for the Patriots emerging in both towns. Stop and take a look – Connolly’s Pharmacy has set up an impressive Patriots-themed display in its front window on Bay Road. 3. Babies and Books: The …

In this Article:

Connolly's Pharmacy, Babies and Books 25th Anniversary Reunion/Party, Hamilton-Wenham Library, and 6 more ›

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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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 …

In this Article:

Two Ways To Dispose Christmas Trees in Wenham, Pingree Park, Dodge Tree Service, and 8 more ›

Monday, December 5, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 5

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

Today is Monday, Dec. 5. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Winter? On Monday, you will probably be wondering, once again, if winter is really about to arrive. The forecast calls for temperatures well into the 50s with a mix of clouds and sun. 2. Wreaths Across America: For the past two years, truckloads of wreaths traveling from Maine to Washington, D.C. have passed through the two towns as part of the “Wreaths Across America” trip in early December. Unfortunately, this year the caravan will pass just to the west of Hamilton and Wenham with a stop at the Topsfield Fairgrounds between 10 a.m. and noon on Monday. 3. Dogs at Your Desk: Monday is “Dogs at Your Desk” Day at the state Attorney General’s office and some other employers, …

In this Article:

Wreaths Across America Convoy Rolls Through Both Towns on Monday, VIDEO AND IMAGE GALLERY: Wreaths Across America Stops in Hamilton and Passes Through Wenham, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, and 3 more ›

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 29

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

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 29. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Warm again: Tuesday is shaping up to be much like Monday, with overcast skies and temperatures well into the 60s. The chance of rain showers increases late in the afternoon and evening. 2. Gas: The least expensive gallon of regular gas in the two towns early this week is at G & M Motors in Hamilton at $3.17 per gallon. Downtown at both Oliver Gulf and Hamilton Convenience, a gallon of gas is selling for $3.29 per gallon. At Fallon’s in Wenham, a gallon of gas is selling for $3.79. 3. Football: The football Generals will be in playoff action on Tuesday night at Andover High School with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. If the team beats Newburyport, it advances to the Div. 3A Super …

In this Article:

G & M Motors, Oliver Gulf Service Station, Hamilton Convenient Store, and 10 more ›

Monday, November 28, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 28

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

Today is Monday, Nov. 28. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Warm: Forecasters are saying that temperatures may get close to 70, yes 70, on Monday as a warm front moves across the area. It will be partly sunny and winds may gust as high as 25 miles per hour. 2. Hamilton Fire Department: Engine 3 from the Hamilton Fire Department represented the two towns in the Beverly Holiday Parade on Sunday afternoon, which, as usual, ended with Santa riding a horse-drawn carriage. 3. Writing Contest: Monday is the deadline to submit a story for Hamilton-Wenham Library’s children and teenager story writing contest. All stories – from first through sixth graders - are due to the library at 8 p.m. The winners will be announced on Dec. 12. A contest…

In this Article:

Hamilton Fire Department, Hamilton-Wenham Library, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, and 3 more ›

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