Hamilton Wenham Educational and Community Updates - July Edition
The community of Hamilton Wenham has experienced a busy month filled with significant developments and community activities. Here's a comprehensive update on recent events and meetings in the area:
- Town Center Visioning Workshop: A town workshop on July 25 focused on future planning for Hamilton Wenham's Town Center using form-based code to enhance zoning practices and maintain the area’s unique character. Residents participated via live polls and discussions (source: Hamilton Wenham Newsletter).
- Hamilton Planning Board Developments: Several infrastructure projects were discussed, notably the Trustees of Reservations' expansion of the Appleton Grass Rides parking lot and refining Hamilton’s Master Plan for sustainable development. Community engagements for feedback were emphasized (source: Hamilton Wenham Newsletter).
- Select Board Meeting Discussions: The Hamilton Select Board focused on community involvement, addressing zoning, stormwater management, and potential new recreational facilities, including discussions on a skate park or pickleball court (source: Hamilton Wenham Newsletter).
- Zoning Board Decisions: In a recent meeting, the Hamilton Zoning Board closed applications due to lack of updates from applicants and supported a project withdrawal for residential units due to legal reviews (source: Hamilton Wenham Newsletter).
- Community Activities: The annual "Sundays in Patton Park" concert series continues, providing musical entertainment and promoting local arts alongside a Farmers Market every Friday (source: Hamilton Wenham Newsletter).
- Public Safety Updates: Pleasants Pond Beach was temporarily closed due to E. coli but has since reopened safely (source: Wenham Police Department). Recent promotions in the Wenham Fire Department have been noted, and recruitment efforts for on-call firefighters are underway (source: Wenham Fire Dept).
- Weather Advisories: Recent high temperatures prompted advisories reminding residents of available cooling centers, such as the senior center and the public library (source: Hamilton Fire Department).
These meetings and activities highlight ongoing efforts to engage the community, address local priorities, and promote a collaborative environment for residents of Hamilton and Wenham.
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