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Five Things to Know on Feb. 19: Final Day for Candidates to Pull Papers

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

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Warmer: Tuesday will be much warmer than Monday, with temperatures getting well into the 40s. The day will start cloudy and rain is forecasted to move in later. 2. Reading: People who are blind or who can not hold a book can still read, and on Tuesday an expert will be at the Wenham Senior Center to explain how. The program is called “Reading is for Everyone” and starts at 1 p.m. when Gayle Yarnall, who is totally blind herself, will explain the Talking Book Library. She’ll help people sign up for the free program and explain how it works. 3. Candidates: Tuesday is the final day for candidates to pull papers to run for office this year. Potential …

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Wenham Seniors Can Get Ice-Gripping Shoe Accessory at Half Price

Yak Trax are being offered top Wenham senior citizens at half price.

Wenham residents are being offered winter traction devices for their shoes at half price. The Wenham Council on Aging is selling neon green Yak Trax for $7, about half of the normal price. The COA has 50 pairs available in size small, medium and large. The Yak Trax are being made available at a discount by the Friends of the Wenham Council on Aging. The "handy little grabbers" slip over shoes or boots to provide traction outside in snowy or icy weather, the COA said when it announced the offer on Thursday. The winter traction devices are being offered to Wenham seniors because of "a sincere wish to improve senior safety during winter months," the COA said. Senior who want a pair are asked to call 978-468-5534 or stop by the Wenham Senior …

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mary beth lawton

7:59 am on Monday, December 3, 2012

The full price that was paid for the TakTrax was $13.50, still quite a discount from the retail price of $20. I will speak with the Friends and see what they would like to do after the Wenham seniors have purchased what they want. Mary Beth Lawton, Director, Hamilton and Wenham Councils on Aging   more ›

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Five Things to Know on Nov. 16: Dick Eddy Day

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

Today is Friday, Nov. 16. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham:  1. Sun: Another great fall day is in store on Friday with sunny skies forecasted along with temperatures again into the 40s. 2. Dick Eddy: The longtime volunteer behind events such as Kite Day will be honored on Friday – it is Dick Eddy Day at the Wenham Senior Center. The event starts at noon and will include visits from state Senator Bruce Tarr and state Rep. Brad Hill with legislative citations plus the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator with a municipal proclamation. 3. Facebook: If you want a chance to have your photo featured at the top of the Hamilton-Wenham Patch Facebook page, the deadline to submit a photo is noon on Friday. 4. Ballots…

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Senior Van Windshield Smashed for Second Time in Six Months

Vandals smashed the windshield on the senior van overnight - the second incident in six months.

For the second time in six months, vandals have smashed the front window of the Hamilton-Wenham Councils on Aging van. Shared Councils on Aging Director Susan Carp said 11 seniors were scheduled for rides to medical appointments and other trips on Tuesday. They will have to either cancel their appointment or find another ride, she said. Vandals threw a rock through the van's windshield, Carp said. Carp said the van will be out of service for at least a day, or possibly longer, while repairs are made. She will give riders an update as more information becomes available. The windshield on the van was smashed overnight back in August. Both times it was parked in the parking lot at the corner of School Street and Ellis Avenue in Wenham, next …

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Get Out

Diaper Races and Free Movies on Weekend Calendar

A look at local events in Hamilton and Wenham and nearby on the North Shore.

It is the final weekend of Black History month and crawling babies will race on Saturday – just some of what is going on locally this weekend. 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. MALCOLM AND MARTIN Where/When: North Shore Community College, math science cafeteria area; Friday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Why Go: It is the final weekend of Black History Month, and a month worth of activities at North Shore…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 28

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

Today is Thursday, July 28. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: A great day is in store on Thursday with sun and temperatures around 80. 2. Appliances: Your chance to get a rebate on a new, energy efficient appliance starts today. There’s a limited amount of money to go toward the program, which is limited to $150 per family. It’s a best bet to get an early start to make sure you get in on it. 3. Margaret Sprague: Thursday is the final day that artwork of local artist Margaret Sprague will be on display at the Wenham Council on Aging. Sprague, who today lives in Peabody, has been painting the North Shore for nearly 60 years. 4. Stories and Adventures: The Stories and Adventure Abroad storytime on Thursday from 3-4 p.m. at …

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Wenham Senior Center to Expand Hours in Heat

The Wenham Senior Center on School Street will be open until 6 p.m. because of the expected heat and humidity on Thursday.

When the weather “becomes consistently hot,” the Wenham Senior Center will be open until 6 p.m. Council on Aging Director Susan Carp, who is shared between Hamilton and Wenham, said the Wenham building on School Street would be open until 6 p.m. on Thursday because of forecasted temperatures into the 90s. There are programs in the building until noon, but afterward it will be open. “I will keep the doors open from noon-6 p.m. for those that want shelter,” Carp said on Wednesday. Carp said she would develop and distribute “a more concrete plan” for periods of hot and humid weather this summer. “We do have a microwave and refrigerator if folks want to bring their lunch or have an early dinner here,” Carp said.

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Talk of the Towns

Keyser: School Budget Headed for Town Meetings

Differing school budgets will likely go to town meetings for discussion and votes.

It is nice to look out the window and see green grass instead of snow, which seemed to stick around for weeks on end. Spring, I suspect, is here, so get out there and enjoy it. Around the two towns, it's been fairly quiet news wise but there is some activity within the school system. There still appears to be no school budget, as yet, and we're still hearing about the fact there are two budgets. There is $350,000 in the school budget that is being debated - whether to give it back to the towns or keep it in case next year's budget is short of funds. It looks like this matter will end up being discussed and voted on at the town meetings in both towns. During a discussion with town officials, it was noted that there was budget line for a …

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