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Five Things to Know on Feb. 1: Learn How to Use Google Earth

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

Today is Friday, Feb. 1. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Wind: The sun is expected to be in the sky for most of the day on Friday, but the wind will still stick around. The wind is forecasted to blow at 15-20 miles per hour with gusts up to 30 mph. Temperatures will get into the mid-30s. 2. Google Earth: Google Earth is a pretty amazing program – if you know how to use it. On Friday, there’s an opportunity to learn more about Google Earth at Hamilton-Wenham Library from 10:15 a.m.-noon. Dennis Dixon will put on the free program and will demonstrate “some clever features.” 3. Tourism: The North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau is holding it 7th annual “Tourism Summit” on Friday at the Boston Marriott…

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As Deadline Approaches, Wenham Tax Abatement Applications Drop to New Low

Last year was nearly a record high and this year appears to be headed toward a record low year for the number of abatement requests in Wenham.

The number of property owners applying for a tax abatement in Wenham appears to be on track to be at the lowest point in more than two decades. It comes a year after nearly a record number of abatement requests were filed. The deadline to submit an abatement request is Feb. 1. It must be dropped off at Town Hall or postmarked by that date. There is no fee. As of Tuesday, 18 abatement requests had been filed at Wenham Town Hall, according to Principal Assessor Steve Gasperoni. In a typical year, 40-50 abatement requests come in, Gasperoni said. In a revaluation year, the number often goes up to about 70 and last year there were more than 70 requests filed, he said. This year, he expects fewer than 30 abatement requests to be filed. "During …

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Michelle Bailey

6:51 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013

Here are some other ideas on Patch from last year that may help reduce your property tax bill: http://hamilton-wenham.patch.com/blog_posts/save-money-on-your-tax-bill   more ›