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Finance panel weighs Iron Rail building options

Wenham's Finance Committee discussed possible costs of replacing or rehabilitating the town's Iron Rail building and gym without taking any substantive votes.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 14

Government · Finance Committee

Wenham Finance Committee Votes to Seek School Capital Split If June Vote Fails

Wenham Finance Committee votes to pursue school capital separation if June consolidation vote fails.

Townbrief reporting · May 14

Government · Finance Committee

Wenham Finance Committee Assigns Town Meeting Roles, Names School Building Committee Rep

Wenham Finance Committee approves minutes, assigns school building committee seat, and debates town meeting roles.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 12

Government · Finance Committee

Wenham Finance Committee Approves FY26 Budget at $16.16 Tax Rate

Wenham Finance Committee unanimously approves FY26 operating budget at a projected $16.16 tax rate and votes to challenge health insurance costs.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 26

Government · Finance Committee

Wenham Finance Committee Votes to Retire Short-Term Debt, Clears Most Capital Articles

Wenham Finance Committee advances capital articles and votes to pay off short-term debt early.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 19

Government · Finance Committee

Wenham Finance Committee Backs New School as Cheapest Option in 4-1 Vote

Wenham Finance Committee recommends new elementary school 4-1, projects $2,200 first-year tax hit.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 5

Government · Finance Committee

Wenham Finance Committee Moves Toward School Project Vote Ahead of Town Meeting

Wenham Finance Committee edges toward recommending the $142 million elementary school project.

Townbrief reporting · Jan 29

Government · Finance Committee

Wenham Finance Committee Moves Toward School Endorsement Based on Cost Comparisons

Wenham Finance Committee moves toward endorsing new school as cheapest available option.

Townbrief reporting · Jan 23

Government · Finance Committee

Wenham Finance Committee Sets February Deadline for Cutler School Project Recommendation

Wenham Finance Committee targets late February for Cutler school recommendation, closes budget gap to $128,000.

Townbrief reporting · Jan 8