Hamilton Wenham Monthly Education Update: June 2024

Members of Hamilton Wenham were engaged through various educational and city governance events in June 2024. From celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2024 to deliberating on future town planning, here's a recap of last month's significant activities:

• Hamilton-Wenham School Committee Meetings:
  • Major discussions included the consolidation of the school district to resolve overcrowding and improve facilities, amid mixed public feedback (source: Hamilton-Wenham School Committee, source: Hamilton-Wenham School Committee).
  • Adjustments were made to the Student Handbook concerning academic integrity and AI policy (source: Hamilton-Wenham School Committee).
• Class of 2024 Celebrations:
  • Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School commemorated the graduation of the Class of 2024, emphasizing resilience amid the pandemic and the pursuit of future opportunities (source: Graduation Ceremony Highlight).
  • The Academy at Penguin Hall also celebrated its graduates, marking the day with traditional ceremonies and community bonds (source: Penguin Hall Celebration).
• Hamilton Planning Meetings:
  • The Planning Board continued discussions on stormwater management bylaws and refocusing the town's master plan to align with community needs (source: Hamilton Planning Board).
  • Ongoing dialogues to preserve Hamilton's historical character were a priority amid new development discussions (source: Planning Board Meeting).
• Wenham Planning Initiatives:
  • Wenham is working to comply with the state's MBTA Communities housing law, introducing zoning overlays for denser housing, a topic of extensive community debate (source: Wenham MBTA Housing Forum).
• Safety and Community Service:
  • Local police and fire departments provided safety tips for Independence Day and responded to a water emergency at Chebacco Lake (source: Wenham PD, source: Hamilton Fire Department).
  • The Hamilton Police introduced a community engagement program with Cherry Farm Creamery, incentivizing good citizenship (source: Hamilton MA Police Dept).

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