December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, which raises awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and implements strategies for people to get home safely. Impaired driving is heightened during the holiday season, and the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration
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Stay Safe this Halloween
The night of Oct. 31 is quickly approaching. Children will be out trick-or-treating, and everyone should take precautions to keep Halloween a safe event. From wearing appropriate attire to checking your children’s candy to driving safely, everyone plays a role
Read MoreThank You, First Responders!
National First Responders Day honors all the men and women who respond to emergencies to ensure the public’s safety — paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and 911 operators. These workers sacrifice their time and risk their personal safety to protect
Read MoreWenham Pleasant Pond Beach Reopened
Wenham Police would like to share that Pleasant Pond Beach is now open to the public.
Read MorePleasant Pond Beach Closed Due to High Levels of E. coli Present
Wenham Police Department reports that Pleasant Pond Beach is closed until further notice due to high levels of E. coli. On Thursday, July 11 the Town of Wenham was notified by Biomarine Laboratories that testing samples from Pleasant Pond Beach,
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Recognize Suspicious Activity
Suspicious activity is any observed behavior that may indicate pre-operational planning associated with terrorism or terrorism-related crime.
Read MoreHamilton Police and Wenham Police Joint Statement to Communities
Wenham Police Chief Kevin DiNapoli and Hamilton Police Chief Russell Stevens issue the following statement: “As first responders, the Hamilton and Wenham Police Departments were heartbroken to learn of the senseless violence at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. Our thoughts
Read MoreWenham Police Department Provides Tips to Prevent Scams This Tax Season
WENHAM — With tax season now underway, Deputy Chief Kevin DiNapoli and the Wenham Police Department would like to advise the community to be careful with personal and financial information when filing, in order to avoid falling victim to common scams.
Read MoreWenham Animal Control Provides Safety Tips to Prevent Wild Turkey Interactions
Animal Control Officer Steve Kavanaugh would like to inform residents about recent turkey encounters reported by residents, and share tips for avoiding aggressive behavior. Recently, sightings have been reported on Pleasant Street. Wild turkeys can be dangerous and Wenham Police
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