Wenham Select Board unanimously opens 2026 warrant amid twin budget pressures. The board set a February 17 closing date for the April 11 annual meeting as the town faces a $122,000 operating deficit and the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District confronts $500,000 in potential cuts. Finance
Wenham Select Board opens 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with up to 15 articles, including a potential override.
Wenham Select Board warned a property tax override is increasingly likely as the town faces a $300,000 budget gap for fiscal 2027.
Wenham Select Board sets spring elections and appoints public safety personnel. The Board uniformly swore in Sergeant Bart Connors, Sergeant Michelle Princi, and Officer Marissa DeLucia with Town Clerk Dianne Bucco administering oaths, and appointed Officer Brian Pratt to full-time status. Michael
Wenham Select Board approves solar contract switch that cuts Town Hall project cost by up to $300,000.
Wenham Select Board votes unanimously to negotiate new trash contract with Casella, escaping feared 80 percent rate hike.
Wenham Select Board promotes Officer Michelle Princey to patrol sergeant and races a federal tax credit deadline on a solar canopy project.
Wenham Select Board votes unanimously to send up to $25,000 in reserve funds to Accord Food Pantry amid federal SNAP benefit disruption.
Wenham Select Board unanimously renews 10-year Comcast cable license, more than tripling capital payments.
Wenham Select Board directs school agreement working group to explore separating capital costs by town after Cutler School vote fails.
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