Hamilton-Wenham Education and Municipal News Update: November 2024
November brought a series of vital discussions, financial planning challenges, and community engagement initiatives across Hamilton-Wenham's educational and municipal sectors, as seen through recent town meetings, events, and official communications.
- School Committee Budget Deliberations (Nov. 21): The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee assessed fiscal health and projections, highlighting a proposed 7.12% budget increase for FY26 ((source: Hamilton-Wenham School Committee Meeting)).
- Quintuple Board Meeting (Nov. 20): Discussions at the special meeting focused on the Cutler School building project proposed at $117 million, with community members concerned about financial impact ((source: Quintuple Board Meeting)).
- Hamilton Town Planning Meeting (Nov. 27): The meeting focused on zoning updates, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs), as the state mandated municipalities allow them by right ((source: Hamilton Town Planning Meeting)).
- Hamilton Historic Town Hall Renovation (Nov. 21): Officials marked the commencement of the Town Hall's green transformation aimed at achieving a net-zero carbon footprint ((source: Hamilton Town Hall Meeting)).
- Wenham Select Board Meeting (Nov. 6): Covered topics like the fiber-optic upgrades in town offices and acknowledgments to honor community members like Kathy Tomas ((source: Wenham Select Board Meeting)).
- Veterans' Day Celebration (Nov. 11): The community gathered at Hamilton Post 194 for a breakfast honoring veterans, featuring music and speeches highlighting sacrifices and community support ((source: Veterans’ Day Breakfast)).
These updates reflect the ongoing commitment of Hamilton and Wenham to address economic realities while also fostering educational and community-oriented developments.
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