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Five Things to Know on May 20: Storytelling for Seniors in Wenham

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

Today is Monday, May 20. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Clouds: The sky will be dominated by clouds on Monday, but it will be relatively warm. The high temperature should get up into the 70s.  There will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms all day. 2. Magic Moments: A storytelling program called “Magic Moments to Treasure” arrived at the Wenham Senior Center on Monday.  Storytelling with Sylvia Reilly Collins starts at 10 a.m. with light refreshments. 3. Student Loans: U.S. Rep. John Tierney, who represents Hamilton and Wenham in Congress, is one of the hosts of a roundtable discussion on Monday about student loan debt. Tierney and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren will meet students, professors, college …

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Five Things to Know on Nov. 19: Chess Games for Kids

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

Today is Monday, Nov. 19. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Perfect: The streak of beautiful days continues on Monday, with the forecast calling for sunny skies and the high temperature getting close to 50 degrees. 2. Recipes: We’ll be bringing you some of the best Thanksgiving Day recipes from Patch readers here on the North Shore in the next few days. Monday is the last chance to submit your best recipe to share. Send it to Associate Regional Editor Chris Helms at chrish@patch.com. 3. Chess: Playing chess makes you smart – or so they say. If you want to introduce your kids to chess, or they want to get better, they can join Chess for Kids, which starts a three week long program on Monday at Hamilton-Wenham …

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Five Things to Know on Oct. 8: Fire Safety With Pizza and Ice Cream

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

Today is Monday, Oct. 8. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Cooler: It is shaping up to be sunny, but cool, on Monday. The forecast calls for clear skies with temperatures topping out in the 50s. 2. Music Man: Typically, Music Man Brian Doser delivers his performances for kids at the Community House on Mondays, but he is off on Monday for Columbus Day. He returns at 10 a.m. on Thursday and then again next Monday. 3. Final Day: The final day of the Topsfield Fair is on Monday. It is open the regular hours of 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. 4. Fire Prevention: Fire Prevention Week starts on Monday, marking the week each fall with increased efforts by public safety crews to educate children and those of all ages about the …

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Robert Gates

9:15 am on Monday, October 8, 2012

Due to the ban on outdoor organized activity after 5 p.m. in Wenham, the Fire Department open house has been postponed, according to Fire Chief Bob Blanchard. The new date will be Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.   more ›

Letter to the Editor: Thank You to the Hamilton Fire Station

A thank you to Hamilton firefighters.

To the Editor: Each week on Monday and Thursday mornings, parents and children attend Brian Doser’s “The Music Man”; an open children’s music and play hour at the Hamilton-Wenham Community House. As a mom who enjoys seeing her son experience a variety of childhood thrills, I approached the Hamilton Fire Department across the street to see if they would allow us to tour the station for a Meet-and-Greet with the firemen. They were more than agreeable and accommodating. I learned that fire stations greatly enjoy inviting children to visit their stations, climb on trucks and most importantly to teach them not to be afraid of firefighters. I’d like to express my gratitude to Firemen Ryan Goodwin and Jarod Dolan for welcoming the large group of …

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: July 30

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

Today is Monday, July 30. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Top Pick: Weather forecasters are calling Monday the top pick of the week, weatherwise, with sunny skies and temperatures into the upper 70s. 2. Regional Dispatch: The Essex County Regional Communications Center’s Police Working Group meets on Monday afternoon to select a new chairman, since Wenham Police Chief Kenneth Walsh held the position until his retirement last week. Wenham plans to become part of the regional dispatch center in Middleton starting next year. Thomas Perkins has taken over as interim chief and Walsh will become director of safety at Endicott College. 3. Music Man: The Music Man does not take a summer vacation as long as the kids who come to his shows……

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: July 16

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Today is Monday, July 16. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Warm: The forecast on Monday says it will be warm, but not hot. Temperatures should be in the 80s - and humid - but should not rise into the 90s, like it was during the weekend. Any early clouds should eventually break-up and lead later to a sunny day. 2. Fall Sports: Registration for fall sports starts on Monday at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. Paperwork and athletic fees are collected in the athletic office from 10 a.m. to noon each day this week, plus 6-7 p.m. on Thursday. Athletic fees for this year range from $242 for cross-country to $674 for football. 3. Chipolte: We know that there are many Hamilton and Wenham residents that like to keep tabs on the comings…

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Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: June 25

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

Today is Monday, June 25. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Rain: Monday will be a mostly cloudy and rainy day – a real 180 from Sunday’s spectacular weather. There may be some heavy showers that will move through and more than an inch of rain may fall during the day. Temperatures will get into the lower 70s. 2. Winthrop Principal: Parents interested is having a say on the characteristics for the new Winthrop Elementary School principal are encouraged to show up at the school’s library on Monday at 10 a.m. The search is getting underway after Principal Carrie Vaich announced last week she is leaving to become a principal at an elementary school in New Hampshire. Interim School Superintendent Peter Gray is hosting a focus group that…

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Books and Family Fun Highlight Local Weekend Calendar

A quick, fun look at local events in Hamilton and Wenham coming up this weekend.

The weekend has it all, from a piano improviser at Gordon College to the semiannual book sale at the library. There’s also a chance to get a look at the many options for children in the two towns plus entertain the kids and get some food at Familypalooza and there’s a “My Daddy Rocks” concert to the Community House too. Get all the details below. Each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. We encourage you to look past this weekend guide into our full calendar of events, where we have other events listed. Remember, 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. GREGG KALLOR …

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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 …

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A Weekend of Choices, from Concerts to Chili

A look at the top events on the weekend calendar in Hamilton and Wenham, including a chili cookoff.

It’s a weekend of choice – choose which Beethoven quartet you want to hear on Friday night at Gordon College and choose your favorite chili at a chili cookoff to benefit local football players on Saturday. That’s just two of the five events on this week’s local weekend guide. Each Friday morning Hamilton-Wenham Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities. We encourage you to look past this weekend guide into our full calendar of events, where we have other events listed. Remember, 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. THOMPSON CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: LEIPZIG STRING QUARTET Where/When: Phillips Music …

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