Wenham climate committee charts path for building codes and solar projects. The committee approved prior meeting minutes and discussed ongoing High School solar expansion to 40 percent roof coverage, an Iron Rail ground-mounted project, and a Solar Canopy, with members raising concerns about light
Wenham Affordable Housing Trust seeks $100,000 in additional funding for Dexter Lane repairs. Trustees voted unanimously to request Select Board approval for the additional funds as costs exceed the original $220,000 appropriation, with $143,120 already spent and approximately $108,000 remaining.
Wenham Select Board approves solar project for municipal power. The board voted unanimously to recommend a credit-purchase agreement with operator Solect for a ground-mounted solar installation at Iron Rail expected to offset approximately 65 percent of the town's municipal electricity usage and
Wenham Planning Board continues solar installation hearing at Iron Rail, cites concerns. Solect Energy, on behalf of the town, proposed 508 485-watt solar panels on 79.45 acres under a 25-year power-purchase agreement. The board unanimously voted March 11 to continue the public hearing to April 8,
The Wenham Board of Assessors approved its February 3 meeting minutes and accepted the motor vehicle excise tax abatement report for February, each by unanimous vote of 2 to 0. Chair John Bucco and Vice Chair Patrick Waddell were present; member Lisa Craig was absent. Principal Assessor Therese
Conservation Commission unanimously approves Order of Conditions for 27 Juniper Street. Chair Philip Colarusso and Vice Chair Kenneth Whittaker, joined by members Leo Maestranzi and Michael Novak, granted the permit for Joseph DeLorenzo's single-family addition, floating dock, and stormwater
Committee seeks middle school input on Pingree Park courts. The Open Space & Recreation Committee discussed conceptual designs for tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts at Pingree Park and a potential name change for West Wenham Park to Higgenson Park. Clerk Maribeth Ting and Land Use Director
Select Board backs town meeting warrant with mostly unified vote. The Select Board and Finance Committee jointly recommended 21 of 22 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles, with dissent only on the Operational Override for Schools and Town, which received a 4-1-0 recommendation from the Select Board
Wenham CPC votes $96,900 for Town Hall debt service after catching error. The Community Preservation Committee unanimously approved the increased amount after learning the original $1,900 recommendation covered only interest, not the $95,000 principal. The committee also unanimously amended Civil
Wenham Cemetery Commission addresses 2026 burial plot sales and Bicentennial research initiatives. Chair Bill Wilson and members Kristen Harnisch and Linda Smith unanimously approved January 29 meeting minutes and discussed the May 4-22 application window for burial and cremation plots. Harnisch
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