{
 "city": "Wenham",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/wenhamma.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to vote on tax request for 7-9 Maple Street",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to reorganize the board and approve prior meeting minutes. The body will discuss and vote on the fiscal year 2027 quarter one real estate tax request for a subdivided parcel. The board will also review the July 2026 motor vehicle excise abatement report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-1465",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear three wetland-jurisdiction proposals",
   "summary": "The Wenham Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three property proposals: invasive knotweed removal at 28 Batchelder Park, septic system replacement at 35 Arbor Street, and construction of a single-family home at 6 Nicole Avenue. The commission will also review the Planning Board's proposed Subdivision Rules and Regulations and vote on minutes from prior meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-1464",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Finance Committee Appointing Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to interview and vote on new member Alex Varelis",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee Appointing Committee will interview candidate Alex Varelis for a FinCom seat and may vote on the appointment. The committee will also select its own officers for FY2027 and evaluate current membership needs. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes total.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1459",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Historic District Commission to discuss proposed Demo Delay and guidelines rewrite with Select Board",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission will meet jointly with the Select Board to discuss a proposed Demolition Delay and an update on the Historic District Guidelines Revamp/Rewrite Project. No other substantive items are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1462",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board meeting with procedural items only",
   "summary": "This agenda contains only references to documents and a single numbered item with no substantive description. The meeting appears to be entirely procedural boilerplate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1461",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Finance and Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee and Select Board to discuss FY27 goals and initiatives",
   "summary": "The Finance & Advisory Committee will meet jointly with the Select Board to discuss proposed FY27 finance-related goals and initiatives. The discussion will focus on prioritizing these goals based on urgency, feasibility, and staffing capacity.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1463",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Climate Action & Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Climate committee to elect chair, review recycling restrictions",
   "summary": "The Wenham Climate Action and Sustainability Committee will meet to elect a chair and clerk, and receive updates on the town's Climate Leader Designation and recycling restrictions. The committee will also discuss initiatives for the upcoming year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1458",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Historic Commission to review guidelines rewrite and demo delay",
   "summary": "The Wenham Historic District Commission will receive an update on the Historic District Guidelines rewrite/revamp project from consultant Jennifer Doherty of Barrett Planning Group, LLC. The board will also discuss a demo delay update and how to recruit for a vacant commission seat.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1448",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Historic District Commission to vote on renovations to 1697 Gott-Porter House at 153 Main Street",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing and potentially vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness for renovations and an addition to the historic Gott-Porter House at 153 Main Street. The project includes removing two existing additions and constructing a new addition with a kitchen, mudroom, guest bedroom, and owner's suite. The existing cobbler's shed will remain.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1449",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Meeting canceled",
   "summary": "This Select Board meeting was canceled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1460",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Finance and Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Wenham Finance Committee meeting canceled",
   "summary": "The Finance and Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, was canceled. The agenda included only procedural items such as public comment and year-end transfers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1456",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Veterans Committee",
   "headline": "Veterans Committee to discuss Purple Heart flag raising and Moving Wall event",
   "summary": "The Wenham Veterans Committee will meet to review the May 2026 minutes, hear the treasurer's and Veterans Service Officer's reports, and discuss several upcoming events. Key items include a Purple Heart Proclamation and flag raising on July 31, 2026, and the Moving Wall display at Beverly High School with an opening ceremony on July 30, 2026. The committee will also review the status of the Civil War Monument and consider challenge coins and apparel for members.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1454",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Gordon College music center hearing continued to July 13",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on Gordon College's proposal to build a Music Center at 255 Grapevine Road, including walkways, stormwater structures, and a generator. The hearing, opened April 27, has been continued multiple times. The commission will also review the Planning Board's proposed Subdivision Rules and Regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1455",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-1455",
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Climate Action & Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Climate committee to elect chair, review recycling restrictions",
   "summary": "The Wenham Climate Action and Sustainability Committee will hold a meeting to elect a chair and clerk, receive updates on the town's Climate Leader Designation and recycling restrictions, and discuss initiatives for the coming year. The agenda is largely procedural and status-oriented, with no votes on specific ordinances or contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1453",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Cemetery Commission",
   "headline": "Wenham Cemetery Commission meets July 9 to review FY2027 reorg and lot sales",
   "summary": "The Wenham Cemetery Commission will hold a public Zoom meeting on July 9, 2026, to discuss FY2027 board re-organization, the status of FY2026 lot sales, two intestate succession cases, an Eagle Scout project update, a tree-falling complaint, and general action items. The meeting is procedural and does not include formal decisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1452",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Finance and Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to vote on chair, year-end transfers",
   "summary": "The Finance & Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly vote on committee membership and a new chair for the next fiscal year. They will also review and approve year-end transfers under state law, and discuss recent changes at the Fire Department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1443",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to continue hearing on solar installation at 91 Grapevine Road",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a proposal by Solect Energy for a large-scale ground-mounted solar installation at 91 Grapevine Road (Iron Rail Property). The board will also consider an Approval Not Required plan for 7-9 Maple Street and receive updates on subdivision regulations, the Penguin Hall Property, and the Iron Rail Property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1450",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Community Preservation Committee",
   "headline": "CPC to elect officers and review past grants",
   "summary": "The Community Preservation Committee will discuss and vote on new officers for FY27, review unclosed grants from prior years, and approve June meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1447",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1451",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Open Space & Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Open Space Committee to discuss Higgenson Park signage and Pingree Park event",
   "summary": "The Open Space and Recreation Committee will meet virtually to review signage and possible amenities for Higgenson Park, discuss use of the Pingree Park tennis court area and planning for a community event, and approve past meeting minutes. No votes or binding decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1444",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Gordon College music center site plan hearing continued",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on Gordon College's petition for Site Plan Approval to build a new music center at 255 Grapevine Road. The board will also review minutes from prior meetings and discuss future meeting dates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1445",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Wenham Board of Health to reorganize and discuss opioid training funding",
   "summary": "The Wenham Board of Health will reorganize its leadership and hear updates on opioid settlement funding, water testing, and regional public health initiatives. The meeting is virtual and includes public input and staff reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-1446",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Board of Registrars",
   "headline": "Board of Registrars plans Fall 2026 election season",
   "summary": "The Wenham Board of Registrars will discuss the Fall 2026 election season, including polling place logistics, early voting schedule and shifts, and central tabulation facility. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-1436",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to set FY2027 property tax commitment",
   "summary": "The Wenham Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign the preliminary Real Estate and Personal Property Commitment for Fiscal Year 2027, which sets the tax levy. They will also consider a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes bill, a Chapter Land application for 40 Pleasant Street, and motor vehicle excise abatement reports. The board may vote on a valuation policy and will discuss data collection status.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-1442",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Council on Aging",
   "headline": "Wenham COA board to discuss senior center programs and capital improvements",
   "summary": "The Wenham Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet to approve May minutes, hear the director's report, and discuss upcoming events, the Lunch & Linger program, team building for small senior centers, and capital improvements. No votes on ordinances, budgets, or contracts are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1438",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wenhamma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}