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Wayland Planning Board Pushes Subdivision Rules Overhaul Toward Mid-May Final Draft

WENHAM — April 22, 2026 — Wayland Planning Board works through second draft of subdivision rules overhaul at special session. The board, chaired by Ann Weeks and joined by members David Anderson, Scott Schoenberger, and new member Marcus Wright, met Wednesday with consultants from Innis Land Strategies Group and Expedited Engineering to

Wenham Select Board Approves Police Promotion, Purple Heart Status, and Park Restroom

WENHAM — April 14, 2026 — Wenham Select Board votes unanimously on police promotions, Purple Heart designation, park restroom, and historic district vendor. The board, meeting virtually on April 14, approved the appointment of Officer John Phillips as Patrol Sergeant effective April 26 and the transition of retiring 20-year veteran Sergeant

Wenham Voters Pass $27.3 Million Budget and School Override at Annual Town Meeting

WENHAM — April 9, 2026 — Wenham voters approved a $27.3 million FY2027 operating budget and a $438,589 school override appropriation at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting on April 9, sending both questions to the April 16 town election for final determination. Finance and Advisory Committee Chair Phineas Sprague told

Wenham Planning Board Adopts Federal Stormwater Rules, Hears Penguin Hall Housing Pitch

WENHAM — April 8, 2026 — Wenham Planning Board adopts federal stormwater rules and hears first public look at Penguin Hall redevelopment. The board voted unanimously April 8 to adopt new construction and post-construction stormwater management regulations, satisfying a compliance requirement under the EPA's MS-4 permit tied to

Wenham Select Board Votes 4-0 on Override, Special Election Set for June 16

WENHAM — April 6, 2026 — Wenham Select Board and Finance Committee clear 23-article warrant ahead of April 9 town meeting. Meeting in joint session Monday, the boards worked through the full warrant, with Select Board Chair Ben Tymon leading a 4-0 re-vote to recommend the Hamilton-Wenham Regional

Wenham Boards Back Override, Roof Debt Exclusion, Two New Stabilization Funds for Town Meeting

WENHAM — March 3, 2026 — Wenham Select Board and Finance Committee jointly endorse override, roof debt exclusion, and new stabilization funds for April 9 Town Meeting. The two boards met jointly Tuesday and voted favorable recommendations on more than 20 warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting, which will be held

Wenham Select Board Hires Finance Director 2-1 Despite Lack of Municipal Experience

WENHAM — February 27, 2026 — Wenham Select Board approves new finance director 2-1 despite unanimous concern over lack of municipal experience. The board voted Friday morning to hire Ernest Jackson as finance director and town accountant under a memorandum of agreement running from March 23, 2026 through June 30, 2029,

Wenham Select Board Sets April 9 Annual Town Meeting at Gordon College

WENHAM — February 24, 2026 — Wenham Select Board sets April 9 Annual Town Meeting at Gordon College, with $450,000 school override on the warrant. The board voted 4-0 Tuesday to hold the meeting at 6 p.m. at the Bennett Center, departing from the town's traditional Saturday-

Wenham Select Board Opens Town Meeting Warrant, Lists 15 Potential Articles for April Vote

WENHAM — January 20, 2026 — Wenham Select Board opens 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with up to 15 articles, including a potential override. The board voted 5-0 Tuesday to open the warrant for the April 11 meeting at the Buker School, targeting a February 17 closing date, and previewed a

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