Snow on School Roofs Has Not Reached Dangerous Depths

Snow accumulation of school roofs has not approached the amount that was on roofs in 2011.

The snow that piled up on school roofs after the weekend blizzard was not deep enough to prompt safety concerns, according to School Superintendent Dr. Michael Harvey. Several parents, residents and students asked Hamilton-Wenham Patch whether the blizzard would prompt the need to shovel and snowblow the school roofs in the same way that was done in Febraury 2011. Harvey said that he checked with both the Hamilton building inspector and Hamilton Fire Department and was told that snow removal from school roofs is not needed after the weekend blizzard. "The Hamilton Fire Department and the building inspector have told us that we do not need to clear the roofs," Harvey said. "I think the high winds took most of the snow off of them." Almost …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 7

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

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 7. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Beautiful: Tuesday is looking to be a great day weatherwise, with mostly sunny forecasted with temperatures into the 40s. 2. Snow: A year ago at this time, we were all looking up at the roof of Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School and Miles River Middle School (and the elementray schools too) to see large snow drifts. The snow had piled up so deep there was concern about the building safety and workers cleared the snow for nearly a week before students returned to school, eventually making up the missed days during February vacation. 3. Gas: On Monday, AAA predicted that gas prices will top $4 per gallon this summer and could actually get quite a bit higher. In Hamilton …

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The Top Stories of 2011 on Hamilton-Wenham Patch

Looking back at 2011 in Hamilton and Wenham, here's a look at the most popular stories on Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

The most popular stories of 2011 on Hamilton-Wenham Patch included coverage of the new trash and recycling program in Hamilton, the school and town budget debate in the spring, the snow that accumulated on school roofs and a top ranking of the school district. 1. UPDATED: Police Search for Two Teen Runaways Who Took Cab from Wenham Dec. 4  The pair of runaway teenagers who were gone for two days before turning themselves in near “Occupy Newark” in New Jersey captivated local residents. 2. Hamilton Leaders Approve Biweekly Trash Pickup, Weekly Townwide Recycling and Organics Oct. 20 The Hamilton Board of Selectmen voted to overhaul the town’s trash collection, by limiting collection to one barrel every other week along with weekly recycling…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 9

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

Today is Thursday, June 9. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: Thursday will bring the hottest and most humid weather of the summer to date. There’s also a chance of thundershowers on Thursday afternoon and if any of those storms in the area of Hamilton and Wenham are reportedly severe, we will let you know on Patch. 2. Snow: Four months ago, we had just finished shoveling off the roofs of all five schools after feet and feet of snow accumulated. Think about that as you sweat on Thursday. 3. Talbots: The red front door at Talbot's in downtown Hamilton may be on the way out. CEO Trudy Sullivan told Boston Magazine in a recent story that the stores will get a makeover and the “iconic” will be eliminated, to be replaced with a …

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