Wenham Boards Back Override, Roof Debt Exclusion, Two New Stabilization Funds for Town Meeting Wenham Select Board and Finance Committee jointly endorse override, roof debt exclusion, and new stabilization funds for April 9 Town Meeting.
Wenham CPC increases Town Hall debt service to $96,900 Wenham CPC votes $96,900 for Town Hall debt service after catching error. The Community Preservation Committee unanimously approved the increased amount after learning the original $1,900 recommendation covered only interest, not the $95,000 principal. The committee also unanimously amended Civil
Wenham Select Board Hires Finance Director 2-1 Despite Lack of Municipal Experience Wenham Select Board approves new finance director 2-1 despite unanimous concern over lack of municipal experience.
Cemetery Commission discusses 2026 burial lot sales and Bicentennial research Wenham Cemetery Commission addresses 2026 burial plot sales and Bicentennial research initiatives. Chair Bill Wilson and members Kristen Harnisch and Linda Smith unanimously approved January 29 meeting minutes and discussed the May 4-22 application window for burial and cremation plots. Harnisch
Wenham schedules April town meeting, settles FY27 budget Wenham Select Board schedules spring town meeting for April 9 at Gordon College. The Board and Finance Committee confirmed the FY27 budget will come in below the levy limit, avoiding a tax override, through reductions from regional school assessments and a townwide 2 percent expense cut; the town