Select Board Approves Purple Heart Community Gateway Signage
Wenham Select Board unanimously approved Purple Heart Community gateway signage. The Board voted to allow signs at two initial locations on Route 1A, near Pingree Park and the former Lakeview/Flynn Golf Course area, pending approval from MassDOT Highway Division.
Select Board · Meeting of September 8, 2026
Wenham Select Board unanimously approved Purple Heart Community gateway signage. The Board voted to allow signs at two initial locations on Route 1A, near Pingree Park and the former Lakeview/Flynn Golf Course area, pending approval from MassDOT Highway Division. Police Chief DiNapoli presented a one-year review of the town-wide 25 mph speed limit, showing total crashes decreased 18 percent, speeding complaints fell 40 percent, and violations exceeding 40 mph dropped 62 percent.
The Board made no changes to the town-wide policy but agreed to continue discussion after further review of specific roadway sections and the Essex Street/Grapevine Road intersection.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of September 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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