Select Board Presents Iron Rail Development Plan at Community Forum
The Wenham Select Board presented Iron Rail property development recommendations at a September 17 community forum.
Select Board · Meeting of September 17, 2026
WENHAM — The Wenham Select Board presented Iron Rail property development recommendations at a September 17 community forum. The 80-acre property would be reconfigured to include a ground lease for the DPW and recreation center, retention of soccer fields, and potential zoning for up to 40 homes on a third site. The Town seeks to address approximately $6 million in needed repairs and ongoing management costs.
Public comment strongly emphasized preserving Iron Rail Gymnastics Academy, the Scout Barn, and youth and recreation uses. Unresolved issues include how a ground lease arrangement would affect the gymnastics academy's financing and the future of the Scout Barn.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 381 words
Source: the Select Board meeting of September 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Wenham meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Wenham who follows town government? Share Townbrief Wenham: they can sign up free.