Gas Prices Surge 28 Cents in a Month; Are you Driving Less?

The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline has gone from $3.43 to $3.74 in Danvers over the past month.

Gas prices in Hamilton and Wenham continue their upward march, with prices reaching the highest point ever in February and up more than a quarter in the past month. AAA Southern New England said its survey of prices in Massachusetts on Monday found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.72 per gallon, four cents higher than a week ago and up 31 cents over the past month. On Monday, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Hamilton was $3.76, up 28 cents from a month ago, according to AAA. The national average for self serve unleaded of $3.73 and a year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $3.60. The least expensive gallon of gas on Monday was being sold at G & M Motors for $3.73. At Oliver Gulf and Hamilton …

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Five Things to Know on Jan. 1: Starting the New Year with a Hike

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

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 1. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: The sun is expected to make an appearance on Tuesday, with high temperatures getting to the mid-30s - much the same as Monday. The winds will also be gusting as strong as 30 miles per hour. 2. Hike: The state Department of Conservation and Recreation wants to kick off the year on the right foot, quite literally, with a “First Day Hike” at Bradley Palmer State Park. It’s part of a statewide movement that started 20 years ago and now includes similar events across the country. The free, guided hike starts in Bradley Palmer starts at 10 a.m. from the park headquarters off Asbury Street in Topsfield, and a free reception will be hosted at the park …

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Five Things to Know on Dec. 28: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’

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

Today is Friday, Dec. 28. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: The sun is expected to return to the sky on Friday, with the forecast calling for high temperatures in the mid-30s and wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour. 2. Trash: Another reminder – trash pickup is delayed by a day all week. That means Friday morning pickup will be for residents that typically get pickup on Thursday in Hamilton. It is a “blue bag week,” so there will not be any collection of the black trash barrels, only recycling, organics and any paid blue bags. 3. Gas: The least expensive gallon of gas in the two towns is $3.37 at G & M Motors at Asbury and Highland streets. It is $3.39 at Hamilton Convenience and Oliver Gulf in downtown …

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Five Things to Know on Dec. 11: ‘Celebrity’ Bartender at the ‘Nut

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

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 11. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Clearing: Tuesday is forecasted to start out a little rainy, but by day’s end the sky is expected to begin to clear. Temperatures will be in the 40s. 2. ‘On the Edge’: A film detailing life growing up with epilepsy by a Hamilton filmmaker debuts at Pingree School on Tuesday night. The movie, titled “On the Edge,” is by Louis Stanislaw and told through his experiences as well as others with epilepsy. It starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Stanislaw will attend the showing, where he will introduce it and be available for questions afterward. 3. Gas: The least expensive gallon of gas for sale in the town towns on Monday was at G & M…

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Five Things to Know on Oct. 23: Half-Day Of School

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Today is Tuesday, Oct. 23. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham:  1. Half Day: All three elementary schools – Buker, Cutler and Winthrop – have a half day on Tuesday for parent conferences. School gets out at 11:15 a.m. at all thee schools and lunch will not be served. 2. Night at the Museum: Wenham Museum will be celebrating Halloween on Friday night with a popular event – A Night at the (Wenham) Museum. It runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and includes the museum’s collection coming to life and a moonlit tour of the 17th century Claflin-Richards House. The price is $8 for member or $26 for a family of four; $12 for non-members and $40 for a family of four. 3. Unemployment Rate: We’ll hear on Tuesday the latest unemployment…

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Five Things to Know on Oct. 2: Gas Prices Shoot Up

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Today is Tuesday, Oct. 2. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Warmer: Tuesday is shaping up to be a decent day weatherwise with partly sunny skies and temperatures well into the 70s. There's a chance of a shower in the afternoon. 2. Foliage: There’s already some incredibly bright trees here and there in Hamilton and Wenham as the foliage season gets closer. As part of this story, there’s a photo of some bright foliage at the corner of Essex Street and Miles River Road in Hamilton. Where have you seen a colorful tree? 3. Transportation: The state Department of Transportation is holding a series of meeting across the state this fall to encourage a “conversation” about the future of transportation in the state. On…

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: Sept. 11

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

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 11. Here are five things you need to know: 1. More Sun: Tuesday is forecasted to be a sunny day – another great fall-like day with temperatures in the upper 60s getting close to 70. 2. Cantemus: Cantemus Chamber Chorus is holding tryouts on Tuesday, either by making an appointment or showing up at the open rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. at Miles River Middle School. The chorus, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, will be preparing for its December program “Twilight in New England.” 3. Gas: The least expensive gallon of regular gas was on sale for $3.79 on Monday at G & M Motors. Regular gas was on sale for $3.85 per gallon at Oliver Gulf and Hamilton Convenience and $3.89 at Fallon’s Auto. 4. Pets: When a family pet …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: Sept. 5

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Today is Wednesday, Sept. 5. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Rain: Wednesday will be a rainy day – plain and simple. The temperature will be in the 80s. 2. Mary Maione: Mary Maione is being honored on Wednesday for her years of volunteering. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hamilton Council on Aging building, also known as The Meetinghouse or old library. State Senator Bruce Tarr and state Rep. Brad Hill plus the Hamilton Board of Selectmen and Town Manager have all been invited. After years of volunteering in a number of capacities throughout the town, Mary is retiring from the Hamilton Council on Aging Board of Directors. Refreshments will be served. 3. Cub Scouts: Signups happen on Wednesday for Cub Scouts Pack 28. …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: Aug. 21

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

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 21. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Even Nicer: Tuesday is forecasted to be a sunny day, with temperatures expected to get a bit higher than Monday and into the 80s. As icing on the cake, the humidity will be low. 2. Gas: The least expensive gas in the two towns on Monday was at G & M Motors, where a gallon of regular was selling for $3.69 per gallon. A gallon was $3.75 at Oliver Gulf and Hamilton Convenience and $3.89 at Fallon’s Auto. 3. Pets: Have a cute dog or cat? Or do you like to look at cute pets? Tuesday is the final day to enter and vote in Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s Pet contest. Upload a photo to enter or click through the photos and vote in the comments section. Voting closes on Tuesday at noon and…

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: July 31

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

Today is Tuesday, July 31. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Photo Contest: Tuesday at 8 p.m. is the deadline to enter Hamilton-Wenham Library’s “Dream Big, Read” children’s photo contest, where participants tell a story using photos mounted on a poster. There are two categories - children entering grades 1–3 and children entering grades 4-6 – and everyone who enters and meets the requirements gets a prize. 2. Gas Prices: Three of the four gas stations in Hamilton and Wenham were selling gas at or below the regional average on Monday. A gallon of regular was $3.54 at G & M Motors, $3.59 per gallon (the area average) at Oliver Gulf and Hamilton Convenience and $3.79 at Fallon’s Auto. 3. Duathlon: Congratulations to Brett Rickenbach …

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Michelle Bailey

1:35 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012

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