Where to Pick-Your-Own Strawberries in and Near Hamilton and Wenham

Here's a look at where strawberries are available in Hamilton and Wenham and nearby areas of the North Shore.

Strawberry season has begun!  Despite the rain, strawberry season has started at several local farms. Some farm are not open yet or open this weekend. Strawberries are available for picking at the following farms near Hamilton and Wenham. (We strongly suggest that you call ahead to confirm picking times): Green Meadows Farm 656 Asbury St., Hamilton Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Connors Farm 30 Valley Road, Danvers 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Marini Farm 259 Linebrook Road, Ipswich 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Russell Orchards 143 Argilla Road, Ipswich 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Brooksby Farm 38 Felton St., Peabody 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Festivals Topsfield Common, June 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Green Meadows, June 15, 2-6 p.m. Connors Farm, June 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Marini Farm, June 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. What …

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Five Things to Know on June 6: Cooking Classes Get Started at Appleton Farms

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

Today is Thursday, June 6. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham. 1. Repeat: Thursday is shaping up to be very similar to Wednesday. There will be partly sunny skies and temperatures will get to about 70 degrees. 2. Seniors: Starting Thursday, senior citizens get 30 percent off at Ocean Job Lot in Danvers. The discount is for anyone 62 years old and older and runs through June 12. The store is calling it the “Silver Salute” week. 3. Culinary Workshop: Appleton Farms has added cooking classes to its growing array of programs called “Appleton Cooks” and on Thursday one of those first classes will be held: “From the Fields: An Early Summer Culinary Workshop.” It runs from 6-9 p.m. and is $75 for Trustees of the …

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Musical Road Race and a Visit by Miss Massachusetts This Weekend

Get a look at the quick info about some of the local events happening this weekend in Hamilton and Wenham and nearby on the North Shore.

The long weekend that is the unofficial kickoff to the summer is here. Maybe you had a trip off to the mountains, lake or Cape Cod planned but - let's be honest - the forecast doesn't look that great. Why not stay close to home, save on the gas money and enjoy what the North Shore has to offer? There are several road races, a play and an appearance by Miss Massachusetts listed below, plus there are several other events going on in Hamilton and Wenham and the nearby area of the North Shore this weekend. And Memorial Day is the reason it is long weekend. Observances are planned to remember our fallen heroes. Get the when and where below for several events and other happenings in the Hamilton-Wenham area. Always check our events calendar for …

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Five Things to Know on May 7: Wenham to Get Update on Finance Department

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

Today is Tuesday, May 7. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Clearing: Tuesday is expected to start out much the way Monday started, with some fog before eventual clearing with the temperature getting into the 60s. 2. SeniorCare: SeniorCare, a non-profit that helps senior citizens in both Hamilton and Wenham as well as much of the North Shore, opens as new office in Cummings Center on Tuesday. The organization’s headquarters are still in Gloucester and the Beverly office will be a satellite office. There will be a ribbon cutting with coffee and a light breakfast at 8 p.m. a Suite 106H in the 100 building. 3. Crafts: Every Tuesday is craft day for kids at Green Meadow Farm. Kids Craft Days is for ages 3-8 and …

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Two Hamilton Easter Egg Hunts, Others in the Area This Weekend

Check out our local guide to Easter Egg hunts around the Hamilton and Beverly area plus nearby on the North Shore.

The hunt is on this weekend...for Easter Eggs. If you're looking for a place to bring the kids for some candy-filled loot and fun, check out the following egg hunts planned in Hamilton plus nearby in the area. This article has been corrected to indicate the Easter Egg-travaganza at Liberty Tree Mall will not include an Easter egg hunt. If you know of any other egg hunts happening this weekend, share the details in the comment section below.

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Carols, Cruisers and Mr. Claus All Part of Weekend Happenings

A look at events happening in Hamilton and Wenham this weekend.

Christmas celebrations kick into high gear this weekend, with everything from events with Santa at Green Meadows Farm and the Hamilton Police Department on Saturday, to holiday music events on both Saturday and Sunday evening. Below, get the when and where for those events and others happenings in Hamilton and Wenham during the coming weekend. Remember, each Friday Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. If you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom. 1. 6TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD EXPRESS MODEL TRAIN LAYOUT AND CONTEST Where/When: Wenham Museum; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Why Go: It is the …

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Patton Praised for Her 'Important Role' on the North Shore

Joanne Patton was one of the Distinguished Leaders recognized by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday night.

Joanne Patton was honored Wednesday night as one of eight "Distinguished Leaders" for her years of local involvement, ranging from the ownership of Green Meadows Farm to the recent donation of her family's estate to the town of Hamilton. The awards were handed out during a dinner ceremony at Danversport Yacht Club hosted by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce. Patton lived in 27 homes before settling in Hamilton, said Karen Andreas, publisher of the Salem News and outgoing chairman of the Chamber who handed out the awards. "Name a non-profit on the North Shore and Mrs. Patton has played an important role," Andreas said. She served on the North Shore Music Theater Board of Trustees for many years and remains involved at her church. St. John…

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Five Things to Know on Nov. 20: Rockin’ the ‘Nut

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

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 20. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Streak: By continually mentioning all of our great weather hopefully we are not jinxing us, but we’re happy to report that another spectacularly beautiful fall day is in store for Tuesday, with partly sunny skies forecasted along with temperatures into the low 50s. 2. Craft Time: Green Meadows Farm hosts craft time on Tuesday at the farm. The farm educator gathers items from the farm “and magically creates some beautiful pieces for you all to take home.” Best of all, its free and open to the public. There are two sessions, one at 10:30 a.m. and another at 3:30 p.m. 3. Unemployment: The state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development will …

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Patton Named 'North Shore Distinguished Leader'

Joanne Patton has been named a North Shore Distinguished Leader, a honor announced Thursday for eight prominent North Shore residents.

Joanne Patton, who earlier this fall completed the donation of her family’s homestead to the town of Hamilton, is one of eight winners of this year’s North Shore Distinguished Leader Award. The winners were announced on Thursday morning by the Danvers-based North Shore Chamber of Commerce. They will be honored on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 5-8 p.m. during a dinner event at Danversport Yacht Club. The award is designed to honor “distinguished leaders in business, industry, community and profession” on the North Shore. It is the second year that the award has been given out. Other award winners include Carlton Berry of C.P. Berry Homes, retiring state Senator Frederick E. Berry (D-Peabody), Henry and Donna Bertolon of Beverly, Tim Collins of …

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Jay Burnham

6:18 am on Friday, November 9, 2012

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Joanne Patton Serves as Chairwoman of Pingree Outdoor Art Exhibit

The Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit returns this fall to Pingree School for the third straight year, with Joanne Patton serving as the honorary chairwoman.

The honorary chairwoman of the third annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit at Pingree School is Joanne Holbrook Patton. Patton, who lives not far from the Pingree campus, is the widow of Major Gen. George S. Patton IV and daughter-in-law of World War II General George S. Patton. She just moved to Topsfield after donating her family’s Asbury Street estate to the town of Hamilton. In announcing the show, Pingree said Patton is a strong supporter of the arts. She has also used Green Meadows Farm, which she owns, to display outdoor art. The Pingree show features 36 pieces by 25 New England artists displayed throughout the school's 100-acre campus. Exhibitors include Copley Society sculptor and Marblehead resident Beverly Seamans; "…

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