High-End Wenham Sales Push Price Range Toward $4 Million

Eleven Wenham property deeds were recorded between June 19 and July 18, seven with disclosed sale prices ranging from $400,000 to $3,985,000 and a median of $1,100,000. The month's top sale was 120 Grapevine Rd Lot 4, which sold for $3,985,000 on July 9 from Ledges LLC to 120Grapevine L…

This Week in Wenham: Jul 5 - Jul 11

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Wenham Planning Board Continues Iron Rail Solar Hearing to August 12

Wenham Planning Board continues Iron Rail solar hearing, endorses Greenbelt land plan.

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Wenham ZBA Unanimously Approves Gordon College Music Center and ADA Bathrooms

Wenham ZBA approves Gordon College music center and ADA bathroom addition unanimously.

Obituary notices, week of June 29 through July 5, 2026

The Wenham town report obituary column for the week of June 29 through July 5, 2026, carries one notice: Plummer, Lester Linden, age 79, of Wenham, who died June 17, 2026; visitation and funeral services were held June 30, 2026, at Campbell Funeral Home in Beverly. He is survived by his…

Wenham Conservation Commission Delays Gordon College Music Hall Vote, Seeks Peer Review Response

Wenham Conservation Commission continues Gordon College music hall permit, recommends new member.

Wenham's Route 1A Traffic Project Won't Break Ground Before Spring 2027

Wenham Select Board learns Route 1A traffic project will not begin construction before spring 2027 and could last two to three years.

Wenham Select Board Orders Cherry Street Survey, Withdraws Route 97 Speed Limit Request

Wenham Select Board authorizes Cherry Street boundary survey and approves landmark $2.425 million conservation deal.

Wenham ZBA Continues Gordon College Music Center Hearing Pending Drainage Peer Review

Wenham Zoning Board continues Gordon College music center hearing, orders $4,900 drainage review.

Wenham Commission Continues Gordon College Music Center Hearing to May 11

Wenham Conservation Commission continues Gordon College music center hearing, citing missing lighting documents.

Wayland Planning Board Pushes Subdivision Rules Overhaul Toward Mid-May Final Draft

Wayland Planning Board works through second draft of subdivision rules overhaul at special session.

Wenham Select Board Approves Police Promotion, Purple Heart Status, and Park Restroom

Wenham Select Board votes unanimously on police promotions, Purple Heart designation, park restroom, and historic district vendor.

Wenham Voters Pass $27.3 Million Budget and School Override at Annual Town Meeting

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 the April 16 town election for final determination.