Wednesday, July 4, 2012
All ages had fun celebrating the Fourth of July at Patton Park on Wednesday afternoon for the Two Town Fourth, which featured children's games, a bicycle parade and Cow Patty Drop contest, among other fun.
Hundreds of people came out in the hot weather to the Two Town Fourth festivities at Patton Park on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the Fourth of July in Hamilton and Wenham. Click through some photos from the fun and please feel free to add your own to share with other Hamilton-Wenham Patch users. Simply click on the green word "upload photos and videos" above and follow the prompts.
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Patton Park
Bay Rd & Asbury St, South Hamilton, MA
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The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a federal holiday. Here's what's open and closed on Wednesday.
It's the Fourth of July on Wednesday - officially known as Independence Day - which means some businesses are closed, others have limited hours and others are open with regular hours. The best bet is to call ahead to check - you can use Patch's directory page to find the phone number for any local business - but here’s a wrap-up of some of the businesses and government offices that you are most likely to be wondering whether it is open or not. Government: Hamilton Town Hall, Wenham Town Hall and Hamilton-Wenham Library are all closed. Mail: Hamilton Post Office, South Hamilton Post Office and Wenham Post Office are all closed. There is no mail delivery. Trash: There is no trash collection in Hamilton - it is delayed by one day. And trash …
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United States Post Office
146 Main St, Wenham, MA
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United States Post Office
589 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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/locations/7371078
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Connolly's Pharmacy
44 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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Weathervane Tavern
85 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA
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Hamilton Convenient Store
178 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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Crosby's Market
15 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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/locations/7371082
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CVS Pharmacy
15 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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/locations/7371083
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15 Walnut
15 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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United States Post Office
49 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA
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Richdale
143 Topsfield Rd, Wenham, MA
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An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.
Today is Wednesday, July 4. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Showers: While Wednesday is expected to be an OK day weatherwise for the Fourth of July holiday, there is a good chance that a shower or thunderstorm will move through at some point. It wil be cloudy and temperatures will be into the 80s. 2. Two Town Fourth: The big event of the day is at Patton Park from noon to 3 p.m. for the Two Town Fourth celebration. It starts with a kids bicycle parade from the First United Methodist Church to Patton Park, followed by everything from kids games and barbecue to Cow Patty Drop and antique cars at the park through the afternoon. 3. Trash: Government offices are closed on Wednesday for the Fourth of July, but, arguably, the most …
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Patton Park
Bay Rd & Asbury St, South Hamilton, MA
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First United Methodist Church
391 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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Monday, July 2, 2012
The Two Town Fourth of July event will run noon to 3 p.m. at Patton Park on Wednesday.
Wednesday’s Two Town Fourth of July festivities will start with a bicycle parade and end with "Cow Chip Bingo.” Between that, there will be everything from a barbecue, games and contests, craft vendors, antique cars and fire trucks - all from noon to 3 p.m. at Patton Park. The bike parade will start at the First United Methodist Church and make its way down Bay Road (Route 1A) to Patton Park. In addition to decorated bikes, the parade can include other decorated items, such as a wagon or a pet. A Marine Corps Color Guard will march into the park as part of the parade. After the parade makes it into the park., DJ Jill will provide entertainment and the Hamilton-Wenham Rotary Club will be running a barbeque, according to organizer Jeff Bird…
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First United Methodist Church
391 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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Patton Park
Bay Rd & Asbury St, South Hamilton, MA
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Celebrate the 4th of July with these fireworks displays scheduled in the Greater Boston area and North Shore of Massachusetts.
Where are Fourth of July fireworks displays near Hamilton and Wenham? Here's a list. Click on the links for more information about each event:
Sunday, July 10, 2011
A look back at the past week in local news with snapshots of five of the popular stories from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.
Here's a look back at the past week of news in Hamilton and Wenham, with some of the popular stories from Hamilton-Wenham Patch. Town of Hamilton Moves Money from Danversbank to Salem Five The sale of Danversbank to People’s United Bank of Connecticut last week caused the town of Hamilton to shop around for its banking options. It decided to move three accounts to Salem Five. Two Town Fourth Monday was a day of hot celebration at Patton Park for the Fourth of July. There was the bicycle parade and kids game plus barbecue food. It was a great day of hometown fun. Art Grows Here Preparations Continue The townwide art display “Art Grows Here” began to ramp up the past week, with the installation of two large pieces of public art and the …
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Patton Park
Bay Rd & Asbury St, South Hamilton, MA
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Asbury Grove
1 Pleasant Ave, South Hamilton, MA
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People's United Bank
25 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA
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/locations/4809192
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Salem Five Bank
2 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Hamilton and Wenham celebrated Independence Day on Monday at the "Two Town Fourth."
The patriotic spirit of the two towns was on display at Patton Park on Monday for the celebration of Independence Day.
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Patton Park
Bay Rd & Asbury St, South Hamilton, MA
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The Community House of Hamilton & Wenham
284 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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Monday, July 4, 2011
Some fun facts about Independence Day on July 4th.
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Monday, July 4, 2011
(According to ushistory.org) 1776 (According to the Web site allproudamericans.com) 1. It wasn't actually July 4 The 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence did not sign at the same time, nor did they sign on July 4, 1776. The official event occurred on August 2, 1776, when 50 men signed it. 2. John Adams thought July 2 would be remembered John Adams had written to his wife Abigail: "The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival..." 3. The Liberty Bell The Liberty Bell sounded from the tower of Independence Hall on July 8, 1776, summoning citizens to gather for the first public …
A look around the two towns and what businesses are open, closed or have different hours for the holiday on Monday.
Monday is Independence Day, which means some businesses are closed, others have limited hours and others are open with regular hours. The best bet is to call ahead to check - you can use our "Places" page to find the phone numbers - but here’s a wrap-up of some of the businesses that you are most likely to be wondering whether it is open or not. Government: Hamilton Town Hall, Wenham Town Hall, Hamilton-Wenham Library plus the Hamilton Post Office, South Hamilton Post Office and Wenham Post Office are all closed. There is no mail delivery. MBTA: Commuter trains will run on a Saturday schedule and fares will not be collected after 10:30 p.m. The last train to Hamilton-Wenham station leaves North Station at 11:15 p.m. An outbound train on …
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Hamilton Town Hall
577 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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Wenham Town Hall
138 Main St, Wenham, MA
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The Henderson's Cafe
300 Main St, Wenham, MA
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Richdale
143 Topsfield Rd, Wenham, MA
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Hamilton-Wenham Library
14 Union St, South Hamilton, MA
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15 Walnut
15 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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Black Cow Tap & Grill
16 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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803630
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Weathervane Tavern
85 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA
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803672
/locations/4761658
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People's United Bank
25 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA
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/locations/4761659
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Bank of America
15 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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Salem Five Bank
2 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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/locations/4761661
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United States Post Office
146 Main St, Wenham, MA
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/locations/4761662
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Community Package Store
45 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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United States Post Office
589 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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United States Post Office
49 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA
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803839
/locations/4761665
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Harrigan's Liquor Store
505 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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Hamilton Convenient Store
178 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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803696
/locations/4761667
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Connolly's Pharmacy
44 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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803636
/locations/4761668
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Crosby's Market
15 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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CVS Pharmacy
15 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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803766
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Dunkin Donuts
15 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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803639
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Grassy Roots
152 Main St, Wenham, MA
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Hamilton-Wenham Patch takes a quick look at the Independence Day celebration at Patton Park on Monday afternoon.
All eyes will be on Patton Park and downtown Hamilton on Independence Day on Monday where both towns will celebrate the country’s birthday at “Two Town Fourth.” Here’s a quick look at a few things you need to know before you head out to the fun. Opening Ceremony: The afternoon full of patriotic fun kicks off at noon at Patton Park with a military color guard presentation that will include a special guest. Parade: The parade begins at the First United Methodist Church at 12:15 p.m. and makes its way south on Bay Road to the Patton Park entrance. Participants should gather by noon with decorated bicycles. Spectators can grab a spot along Bay Road. Cookout: You’ll have everything to fill your stomach and keep cool on Independence Day with …
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Patton Park
Bay Rd & Asbury St, South Hamilton, MA
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First United Methodist Church
391 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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Carol A Mazzetta
3:12 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Driving through Hamilton & Wenham today I was thrilled to see all the American Flags flying in both downtowns. Thank you to all who are involved in putting the flags out! Carol Mazzetta more ›