The Hamilton Select Board has officially approved the scheduling of a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. The meeting will take place at the Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School auditorium, located at 775 Bay Road in Hamilton. To ensure residents are informed and prepared, we will continue to share details on this important event to this page.
Voting at STM is in-person only. All registered voters in the Town of Hamilton are encouraged to attend. The primary topic anticipated for discussion and a potential vote is the proposed zoning changes related to the Town Center (Route 1A) area.
Check-In
- Check-in opens at 5 P.M.
- Electronic clickers will be assigned at check-in.
Warrant
- The Warrant will be posted to the Hamilton website on June 30 2025.
- Residents should bring a copy of the Warrant to the meeting.
Anticipated Key Warrant Articles
In January 2021, the Massachusetts Legislature adopted an Economic Development Bond Bill (H.5250) that made changes to the state’s Zoning Act. The “Housing Choice” sections of the bill required each municipality in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) service area to zone for multifamily housing by right.
To help residents learn more and prepare for the upcoming Special Town Meeting, the following resources have been provided by the Planning and Land Use Department.
Town of Hamilton Town Center Zoning
This includes the latest draft zoning language and related materials:
https://hamiltonma.gov/town-center-zoning/
Project Website
This page provides detailed background on the planning process, including maps, data, and community input:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5ebfaf29795942a29999c96a1a599b4c
Voter Registration
The last day to register to vote for the July 14 Special Town Meeting is Thursday, July 3, 5 P.M.
Check your voter registration status – or register to vote – online >>
Transportation Assistance
Cape Ann Transportation Authority, CATA, rides may be scheduled in advance by calling CATA Dispatch: 978-283-7916 or calling the Hamilton COA. The Hamilton COA is able to assist with account creation for CATA.
Accommodations
In Massachusetts, towns must provide reasonable accommodations at special town meetings to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Town of Hamilton is committed to hosting accessible meetings and to ensure that Special Town Meetings are accessible. Requests for reasonable accommodations can be made prior to a Town Meeting session. Hamilton’s ADA Coordinator is Richard Maloney. Requests for accommodations must be requested in advance.
ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) also known as closed caption is available on the HW CAM app.
Additional Links
Town Meeting – Everything you need to know about Town Meetings, Roles and How to Participate
Hamilton Wenham Regional School District School Building Committee and Proposed HW Elementary School Project Tax Calculator
Town Moderator
Town Clerk
Check your voter registration status
Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Citizens Guide to Town Meeting
Cape Ann Transportation (CATA)
WiFi Connection
SSID: HW-Guest
Passcode: SchoolDays
Additional updates will be shared on the Town’s website and social media as they become available. Questions? Contact the Town Manager’s Office at the Town Hall at 978-626-5202.
Town Manager’s Office Hours on July 14
The Town Manager’s Office will close to in-person service on July 14 at 3:30 P.M. to set-up for town meeting.
Mobile Alerts
Code Red Text notification from 855-969-4636 will be scheduled as we get closer to the meeting date. To receive mobile text notifications, sign-up online>>
