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Commissioners approve deck and solar array projects

Conservation Commission approves two projects under jurisdiction and advances major easement. Commissioners voted 3-2 to grant an order of conditions for a 366-square-foot deck at 107 Topsfield Road, with Jeff Ham and Chair Philip Colarusso voting against, after applicant Cathryn Kent sought

Pingree Park redesign moves forward with community survey

Wenham Open Space and Recreation Committee advances Pingree Park redesign with community survey plan. The committee agreed to survey residents and conduct direct outreach before proceeding with plans to replace four tennis courts with two courts, three pickleball courts, and a potential skate park.

Select Board Approves Liquor License; Reviews FY27 Capital Plan

Wenham Select Board approves First Church liquor license; reviews capital plan. In a unanimous consent vote, the board approved a one-day liquor license for First Church on February 7, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The board and Finance Committee held a joint meeting to review capital spending and

Board approves tax-deferral warrant article, endorses Waddell reappointment.

Board of Assessors approves warrant article lowering tax-deferral interest rates. Chair John Bucco, Vice Chair Patrick Waddell, and Member Lisa Craig voted unanimously to propose cutting the deferral rate from 8 percent to 5 percent for the April town meeting, bringing Wenham closer to surrounding

Wenham Community Preservation Committee recommends $718,170 in FY27 funding

Wenham Community Preservation Committee recommends $718,170 in FY27 funding to Town Meeting. Chair Janet Burt led the committee in voting unanimously on grants for the Civil War Memorial Monument restoration ($78,500), Town Hall roof replacement ($170,000), and Wenham Museum building projects