A Planning Board member has objected to some legal advice provided to the board.
Compost is now available, for free to participants in the two town's curbside organics collection program, at the Wenham Highway garage.
The Hamilton Board of Selectmen plan a walk to look at the width - and condition - of some of the town's sidewalks.
Patch readers nominated the best place for kids in Hamilton and Wenham, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
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The Wenham Historic District Commission recommends that no sign be allowed to be erected on the car barn lot once it becomes home to the Wenham War Memorial.
A roundup of Wenham Police and Fire Department activity for July 16-17.
A roundup of activity for the Hamilton Police and Fire Department for July 16-17. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Mechanical watering is banned around the clock in Hamilton and hand-held watering is allowed in the evenings.
The Hamilton Planning Board still has questions about a proposal to sell used cars at Mike's Auto in downtown Hamilton.
On Turesday, the Wenham Board of Water Commissioners announced a mandatory water ban.
A roundup of Wenham Police and Fire Department activity for July 13-15.
A roundup of activity for the Hamilton Police and Fire Department for July 13-15. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The developer of Carriage House Junction in Hamilton is asking the town whether it will accept payments instead of the construction of the final two affordable units at the condominium development.
Republican challenger Richard Tisei raised more money than Democratic incumbent John Tierney in the second quarter in the Sixth Congressional District race.
Parents, faculty and community members will be able to meet the two finalists to become the next Winthrop Elementary School principal on Tuesday, July 24 from 6-8 p.m.
In our inaugural “Red Commonwealth" survey, influential Republicans paint an early picture for November's general election
The Black Cow restaurant closed in April to undergo renovations and this week the changes that had required town approval got underway.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren joined us live on July 13 to answer your questions. Here's a short recap of the Q&A session.
A roundup of Wenham Police and Fire Department activity for July 11-12.
There's two finalists, from an initial pool of 40 candidates, to become the next principal at Winthrop Elementary School in Hamilton.
Interim Wenham Town Administrator Mark Andrews now has a contract that runs through June 30.
A roundup of Wenham Police and Fire Department activity for July 9-10.
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Hamilton officials are grappling with the question of whether the town's zoning byalws require used cars to be sold from inside a "salesroom."
A roundup of activity for the Hamilton Police and Fire Department for July 9-10. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Wenham Police Department's pickup truck was declared surplus on Tuesday and will soon be transferred to the water department.
Wenham Police Capt. Thomas Perkins will serve as interim chief for two months after Chief Kenneth Walsh retires later this month.
With a live Q&A chat coming up on Friday, Patch wants to know what questions you'd as the U.S. Senate candidate from Massachusetts.
A roundup of Wenham Police and Fire Department activity for June 29-July 8.
Do you have questions for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren? Join the live chat Friday at 1:15 p.m. to have your voice heard.
There's a new manager at 15 Walnut Bistro, the popular restaurant in downtown Hamilton.
As town residents push the Board of Selectmen to address the issue of whether to reappoint town counsel Donna Brewer, the town manager and chairman of the Board of Selectmen says state law gives the town manager total control to name the town attorney.
A roundup of activity for the Hamilton Police and Fire Department for July 5-8. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Will Congressman John Tierney's family legal issues impact the 2012 District 6 campaign?
Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett says the Essex Anti-Scam Task Force was formed to share information between law enforcement agencies on current scams. The DA says the public also needs to be more aware of organized scam tactics.
Here's how to check if you have malware on your computer that could cut your Internet service on Monday.
A roundup of activity for the Hamilton Police and Fire Department for June 29-July 4. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Wenham Selectmen will hear a transition plan for the Police Department on Tuesday night, with plans for the department following the retirement of Kenneth Walsh.