Hamilton Wenham Monthly Recap

In December 2024, the communities of Hamilton and Wenham consolidated their efforts through various public meetings and social media updates, touching on budgetary challenges, community involvement opportunities, and notable public events. The month was marked by strategic discussions on school budgets, zoning board regulations, and select board initiatives, highlighting priorities of financial prudence, community engagement, and safety awareness across both towns.

• Hamilton-Wenham School Committee Meeting
  • Proposed a 5.1% increase in the FY26 budget, with a $1.1 million reduction to avoid operational overrides (source: HW School Meeting).
  • Renovations updating costs for elementary school projects at $142 million (source: HW School Meeting).
  • Implementing a National Grid-funded energy assessment for potential cost savings (source: HW School Meeting).
• Hamilton Select Board Meeting Highlights
  • New police chief selection timeline aimed for March (source: Hamilton Select Board Meeting).
  • Smooth license approvals for local businesses (source: Hamilton Select Board Meeting).
  • Authorizations for Fire Chief and Recreation Director on specified projects (source: Hamilton Select Board Meeting).
• Hamilton Zoning Board on ADU Legislation
  • Deliberations on adapting local bylaws to new ADU regulations beginning February 2025 (source: Hamilton Zoning Board).
  • Concerns over property aesthetics and utility services for ADUs (source: Hamilton Zoning Board).
• Wenham Finance and Select Board Meetings
  • Focused on negotiations for non-union personnel and assessment of department performances (source: Wenham Town Meeting).
  • Stress on aligning with balanced budget policies and exploring financial policies (source: Wenham Town Meeting).
• Community Safety and Public Engagement
  • Emphasis on impaired driving prevention and safe celebration during the holiday season (source: Wenham PD Post).
  • Successful community events like the Santa Meet at Wenham Fire and the "Stuff-A-Cruiser" toy drive by Hamilton Police Department (sources: Wenham FD Posts, Hamilton PD Post).
  • New officers welcomed into the Wenham Police Department (source: Wenham PD Post).

The month's activities within these towns illustrate a continuous commitment to ensuring both Hamilton and Wenham's public services are efficiently managed and community needs are met while preserving fiscal responsibility and safety.

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