Wenham

Government · Planning Board

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

Townbrief reporting · Apr 22

Government · Select Board

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

Townbrief reporting · Apr 14

Government · Town Meeting

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

Townbrief reporting · Apr 9

Government · Planning Board

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

Townbrief reporting · Apr 8

Government · Select Board

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

Townbrief reporting · Apr 6

Government · Select Board

Wenham Sets June 11 Special Election For Board Seat

Wenham set a June 11 special election to fill a vacant Select Board seat.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 31

Government · Select Board

Wenham Select Board favors solar lease deal

Wenham leaned toward leasing, not buying, a solar array ahead of Town Meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 17

Government · Select Board

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

Townbrief reporting · Mar 3

Government · Select Board

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

Townbrief reporting · Feb 27

Government · Select Board

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

Townbrief reporting · Feb 24