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Local Government This Week - February 23 through 27

Your guide to boards and committees meeting in the public interest in the community.

Posted Sun, Feb 22, 2015 at 10:24 am ET|Updated Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 11:40 am ET

Check the towns’ websites for up-to-date information on additions or cancellations to the schedule.

7am at HWR High School - Wellness Committee - School food services, implementing district wellness policy
9am at Hamilton Town Hall - CPC Subcommittee on Bylaws and Process - prepare for public hearings
7pm at Hamilton Town Hall - Board of Selectmen - preparations for Town Meeting, license for Cumberland Farms, cable TV license renewal.
7:30pm at Wenham Town Hall - Conservation Commission - Construction of 60 unit housing project at 62 Maple partial within 100 foot buffer zone.

1pm at Wenham Town Hall - Board of Assessors - Real estate exemptions and motor vehicle excise tax report
6:30pm at Wenham Town Hall - Historic Commission - Demolition Delay Bylaw and Conant photographs at Wenham Museum.

8:30am at Wenham Town Hall - Board of Health - e-cigarettes, proposed construction projects and inspection updates.
6pm at Wenham COA/American Legion - Town Administrator Screening Committee - meeting in executive session to consider candidate applications.
7pm at Wenham Town Hall - Board of Selectmen and Finance and Advisory Committee - FY 16 budget and Town Meeting preparations.
7pm at Hamilton Town Hall - Conservation Commission - 292 Bridge St & 37 Beech St
7pm at Hamilton Senior Center - Board of Health - Plastic Bag and Styrofoam ban update, Mosquito Control, movie on GMO foods, Septic Assess Cover Regulations
7:30pm at the Buker Multipurpose Room - Wenham Zoning Board of Appeals - Special permit for Mullen Property reuse as a mental health, substance abuse, and rehabilitation center.

Last day to return nomination papers for town offices to Town Clerk for Hamilton and Wenham (4:30pm).

7pm at Wenham Town Hall - Community Preseration Committee - vote on grants for town meeting, including Wenham Museum, Town Hall, and Pool.

Friday, February 27

Last day to return nomination papers for School Committee to the District Offices (4pm).

March 5 - School Committee will meet for input and deliberation on the graduation to be held at Gordon College.
April 11 - Town Meetings will be held in both communities.