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Keyser: Busy Saturday Coming Up in Both Towns

Between the Wenham Days during the day and the Air Force Band plying a free concert at Asbury Grove at night, make plans for all to do on the 27th.

I think the daily rain showers are finally over and now can we get some summer weather before its time to have white stuff around. The coming weekend should be busy one for folks in both Hamilton and Wenham. The annual Wenham Day celebration will take over most of the area around the Town Hall, with many displays and events. The Fire Department will be topping off things with their big barbecue, which has folks waiting in line to enjoy the meal. A yard sale will be also in full swing at the lawns at the Wenham Tea House, so plan to come early and stay late so you don’t miss all the events. Just don’t stay late however, as the other big event of the day is the free concert at Asbury Grove, put on by the U.S. Air Force Band. This is the band…

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Pros and Cons of Closing Wenham's School Street [POLL]

A snapshot look at some of the pros and cons to closing a section of School Street in Wenham to improve playground safety.

A plan to possibly close a portion of School Street in Wenham to improve safety near the Buker Elementary School playground was considered by the Wenham Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night. No final decision was made, but there were several advantages and disadvantages discussed about whether it is a good idea to close the northern end of the road. Below are some pros and cons followed by a reader poll. Attached to this story as a PDF also find two memos, one from Wenham Police Chief Ken Walsh and one from Wenham Fire Chief Bob Blanchard, each with their professional opinion about whether closing School Street is a good idea. Pros Cons

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