We received a visit from Aiden who is a Project 351 Ambassador for Wenham. Project 351 is a leadership program for eighth graders, with one student selected for each town/city in Massachusetts. Throughout the month of April and some of
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Wenham Police Chief Thomas Perkins to Retire after 35 Years of Service
For over three decades, Thomas Perkins has been committed to the safety and wellbeing of the community he was born and raised in. On May 1, Chief Perkins will retire after 35 years with the Wenham Police Department. He has
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We have recently received calls in regards to a scam involving National Grid. This can be very deceiving as the caller ID will display National Grid with the local number. National Grid representatives who do call you will already have
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
Read MoreWenham Police Department Receives $10,359 in Grant Funds
Chief Thomas Perkins is pleased to announce that the Wenham Police Department has been awarded a total of $10,359 in federal grant funds allocated by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR).
Read MoreWenham Police Department Advises Residents to Use Caution When Using Ride-Sharing Services During National Crime Prevention Month
As part of National Crime Prevention Month, Deputy Chief Kevin DiNapoli and the Wenham Police Department would like to advise residents to always use caution when using ride-sharing apps as a means of transportation. “Ride-sharing is a great resource for
Read MoreWenham Police Urge Residents to Secure Their Homes During National Crime Prevention Month
As part of National Crime Prevention Month, Deputy Chief Kevin DiNapoli and the Wenham Police Department wish to share with residents ways they can keep their home safe from criminals, both in the real world and digitally. October is National
Read MoreWenham Police Department to Take Part in National Drug Take Back Day
WENHAM — Deputy Chief Kevin DiNapoli and Detective Jason Lucontoni are pleased to announce that the Wenham Police Department, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will once again be participating in National Drug Take Back Day this weekend.
Read MoreWenham Police Warn Residents about Common Scams During National Crime Prevention Month
As part of National Crime Prevention Month, Deputy Chief Kevin DiNapoli and the Wenham Police Department wish to warn the public about common types of scams. October is National Crime Prevention Month. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that in
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