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Five Things to Know on April 5: Traveling to China

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

Today is Friday, April 5. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Sun: We should expect to see the sun again on Friday, with the temperature getting back into the 50s on Friday. The wind will blow out of the east up to 10 miles per hour. 2. China: Photographer and tour guide Richard Ferland arrives at Hamilton-Wenham Library on Friday morning to take audience members on a whirlwind tour of China. The program, which runs 10:15 a.m. to noon, will discuss communication, etiquette, and a few key phrases for China travelers. It is free and open to the public. 3. Who Knows?: Pingree School's special programs for middle school students called "Who Knows?" gets going on Friday. The classes include topics ranging from …

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Five Things to Know on March 29: Plan Out Your Garden Now

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

Today is Friday, March 29. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham:  1. 50s: The forecast calls for the temperature to get well into the 50s on Friday with increasing clouds and a slight chance of a shower. 2. Good Friday: It is Good Friday, always the Friday before Easter where Christians commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion. 3. Kevin O’Reilly: Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School history teacher Kevin O’Reilly is retiring this year after 36 years. One senior, Megan Smith, is putting together a “memory book” and is looking for photos, memories, and stories from community members. Anyone who has something to share should send them via e-mail to k.borges@hwschools.net. 4. Garden Planning: The community garden next to …

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Five Things to Know on March 28: Birdwatching is Thrilling

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

Today is Thursday, March 28. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. 40s: The temperature will get well into the 40s on Thursday, but it does not look it will get into the 50s we saw on Wednesday. Clouds are forecasted to be around for most of the day, with a chance to showers in the morning. 2. Birdwatching: The Massachusetts Audubon Society's Scott Santino, a naturalist from the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, has an evening program “highlighting the fascinating and enjoyable world of birdwatching” on Thursday night at Hamilton-Wenham Library. Santino will have a presentation showing local bird species and explain why birdwatching is increasingly popular. The event runs 7-8 p.m. and is free and open to the …

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Letter to the Editor: Maddern is a 'Fair-Minded and Far-Sighted Leader'

Annette Janes writes in support of Scott Maddern for Hamilton Board of Selectmen.

To the Editor: Hamilton is fortunate to have good, qualified people running for the office of Selectman this year. For several years, as a member of the Joint Library Committee, I worked closely with Scott Maddern during the planning and construction of the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library. Scott Maddern was the chairman of this vast, multifaceted and unprecedented project that required unique and exceptional diplomatic skills. Throughout all the difficult negotiations I found Scott to be a cool-headed, fair-minded and far-sighted leader with a sense of humor and always a gentleman. These same skills will serve well for the office of Selectman. The Hamilton-Wenham Public Library is still the only two-town library in the Commonwealth of …

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Five Things to Know on March 22: Drop-in Art Fun for Kids

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

Today is Friday, March 22. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham:  1. Clouds: Friday is forecasted to be a cloudy day, with temperatures into the low 40s. The wind will blow from the west at about 10 miles per hour. 2. Art Club: Hamilton-Wenham Library hosts an Art Club on Friday from 1-2 p.m. for preschool ages and up. Children can drop in for some free form art fun. 3. Powerball: This Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is anticipated to be $320 million, one of the largest jackpots in a while. You can buy a $2 ticket in Hamilton at Community Package Store, Hamilton Convenience, Oliver Gulf or G & M Motors and in Wenham at Richdale. 4. World Water Day: Friday is World Water Day, capping off a week designed to increase …

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Five Things to Know on March 8: Last Day for Candidates to Withdraw

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

Today is Friday, March 8. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Snow: The snow will wrap up by early afternoon with temperatures in the mid-30s. Winds will really blow, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour. 2. Withdraw: Friday is the final day to withdraw from the election if your name is on next month’s local ballot and you do not want it there. 3. Mini Golf: The Community House of Hamilton-Wenham has organized a trip for middle school students over to Monster Mini-Golf in Danvers on Friday night. It requires pre-registration but it may be worth checking to see if there are any last minute openings. The cost is $8. 4. Preservation Project: Friday is the deadline for submissions for the Massachusetts Preservation …

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Robert Gates

10:24 am on Friday, March 8, 2013

The Community House has announced that the Monster Minigolf event has been cancelled.   more ›

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5 Things To Know on March 5: Understanding Suburbia's Biggest Predator

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in the two towns.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily source for community events, happenings in the two towns and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Tuesday, March 5. 1. Warmer: Clouds will still linger on Tuesday but the temperature will get a little higher than Monday – up to the mid-40s.  There’s an outside chance of a morning shower and there will be a light north wind. 2. Howls: The mystery of suburban coyotes is explained in an evening program on Tuesday night at Hamilton-Wenham Library. Dr. Jon Way will talk about how eastern coyotes have increase its range in the past 100 years and are the top predator in New England. The program runs from 7-9 p.m and is free and open to the public. 3. Blogs: Have you …

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Five Things to Know on March 1: State Rep. Brad Hill Holds Office Hours

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

Today is Friday, March 1. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Mix: The sky on Friday is forecasted to be a mix of clouds and sun, with the temperature topping out at about 40 degrees. There’s a chance of a shower. 2. Brad Hill: State Rep, Brad Hill (R-Ipswich), who represents Hamilton and Wenham in the state House of Representatives, is holding office hours in both towns on Friday. Hill will be at Hamilton Town Hall at 9:15 a.m. and Wenham Town Hall at 10:30 a.m. 3. Museum: Friday marks the final day to sign up for Wenham Museum’s summer programs at a discounted rate. Programs are part of the “History Alive” program and include sessions of the Civil War, a Fashion Design Workshop and Legos. 4. Commandant: …

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Five Things to Know on Feb. 27: Presenting Summer in Paris

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

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 27. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Rain: Wednesday will be a rainy day, with more than an inch of rain expected by the end of the day. The temperature will be in the 40s and winds will blow from the east up to 20 miles per hour. 2. Paris: “The Traveling Librarian” Jeff Klapes comes to Hamilton-Wenham Library on Wednesday evening with his “Paris in the Springtime” program. Klapes will talk about food, the sights and deliver a tour of the countryside starting at 6:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. 3. Fair: The Topsfield Fair may be eight months away, but the fair is looking for college interns this summer, according to a recent post on its Facebook page. 4. Senate: Wednesday…

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Hamilton Withholding, Hoping to Renegotiate Library Fees

Hamilton pays an additional 10 percent to cover the administrative fees for Wenham to run the Hamilton-Wenham Library but wants to lower that number.

Hamilton officials feel the 10 percent administrative fee that is paid for Wenham to administer the Hamilton-Wenham Library is too high and are working to renegotiate it. "We feel it is not justified at the high rate," said Town Manager Michael Lombardo. The fee amounts to about $50,000 per year, Lombardo said. That's essentially the salary of a full-time employee but Wenham has not hired a Town Hall employee to administer the finance, insurance and human resources functions of the library, he said. At issue is the so-called "indirect costs," and not the pay or operating cost for the library. When the two towns runs a combined department, one town takes the lead and charges the other town a 10 percent fee to cover the "indirect costs" with…

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