The Wenham Board of Health backed police training funding with opioid settlement funds. The Board held its annual reorganization, unanimously electing newly appointed member Regina Baker, RN, as Chair; David Frenkel as Vice Chair; and Andrew Ting, MD, as Secretary. The Board also voted unanimously
Wenham Council on Aging expanded services for local seniors with new programming. Director Jim Reynolds reported formation of a new garden group at the resource center and monthly social worker office hours for seniors with complex cases.
Wenham Select Board approved a five-year waste contract with Casella featuring a 20 percent first-year cost increase and new recycling carts starting July 13. Town Administrator Steve Poulos said the town will use previously reserved funds to lessen budget impact.
Wenham Select Board locks in a five-year, costlier trash contract and swears in two new officers.
Wenham Conservation Commission extended review of Gordon College's proposed 14,800-square-foot Adamas Center for Music to July 13, pending stormwater peer review. Chair Philip Colarusso and the Commission unanimously voted to continue the hearing to allow review of the applicant's response to
Wenham Conservation Commission continues Gordon College music hall permit, recommends new member.
Wenham Climate Committee agreed to update emissions inventory under new leadership. Matthew DiGuiseppe volunteered to lead the 2025 data update against the 2022 baseline. Chalmers Congdon took interim chair duties; Nicole Castagnozzi took on minutes and recordings. The Select Board provisionally
Wenham Cemetery Commission approved four residential lot applications. Chair Bill Wilson reported that Margaret Larned with five points, Peter Polsonetti with four points, Franks S. Woodland and Robert O. Corcoran with one point, and Peter Clay and Julie Clay with one point were selected for
Planning Board approved a $144,975 surety bond for the Maple Street/Cynthia Way Definitive Subdivision and released three development lots.
Wenham Finance Committee Appointing Committee unanimously reappointed Sarah Bishop to the Finance Committee for a three-year term beginning July 1. Ms. Bishop, a sitting member with project management and financing experience, expressed eagerness to continue learning and serving. The reappointment