Where Do I Go For?
Below we have provided an alphabetical list to help you find where to go and access many of the popular uses for this site and links to other helpful web sites. Please contact us if you are having trouble finding what you are looking for or if you have any questions.
A
Abutters, List of – Request Form
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Information
ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Agenda/Meeting Notice Form for Town Clerk – Fillable – 2021
Animals, Minimum Standard for Keeping of – Town of Hamilton Bylaw, Chapter VIII
Application for an Auction License
Application for Appointment to a Town of Hamilton Board/Commission/Committee
B
Banner & Sign Policy, if proposed Banner or Sign is to be located on Town Property
Barn/Stable, Application for License to Erect, Occupy, or Use
Bedrooms, Can I add one to the property I own?
Building Committee, Hamilton Town Hall
Burn Permit Application & Renewal Site
Business Emergency Contact List
Bylaws, Zoning – Town of Hamilton
C
Camps, Recreational Application & Information
Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector Information
Certified Plot Plan – What is one?
Change of Address Form – Assessors
Chapter Land Forms & Information
Chebacco Woods and Walking Trails
Chicken/Poultry, Free Poultry Testing for Avian Influenza
Child Safety Seats Information
Community Preservation Committee Eligibility Application
Community Preservation Committee Funding Application
Complaint/Concern Form regarding a Zoning Issue to be submitted to the Building Department
Comprehensive Permit Application Directions – ZBA
Conservation Commission Meeting Packets
2025 Conservation Commission Meetings & Deadlines Schedule
Conservation Commission Information on Native & Invasive Plants
Council on Aging Monthly Congregate Lunch Menu
Council on Aging Monthly Newsletter
Council on Aging Nutrition Program
Council on Aging Outreach/SHINE
CTPC, training for citizens involved in municipal planning and land use
Cultural Council, Hamilton-Wenham
Cultural Council, Massachusetts
D
Demo Delay, Scenic Roads, Historic District Properties Information
Demo Applications – to be attached to a Building Permit Application
Department of Environmental Protection, Massachusetts
Disability Indicator Form for 911
Discolored Water, Reporting of
Disposal of Prescription Drugs & Syringes Information
Drinking Water & Wells Information
Dumpster/Rubbish Container Form – Fire Department
E
Emergency Communication Center
Emergency Contact List for Businesses
Emergency Preparedness Resources Information
Employment/Career Opportunities with the Town of Hamilton
Essex County Landscape Inventory
Excise Tax Abatement, Information
Exemptions (Seniors, Veterans)
Extension or Alteration of a Non-Conforming Use Application Directions – ZBA
Extension or Alteration of a Non-Conforming Use Applications/Forms – ZBA
F
FEMA Flood Maps: Important Information regarding the changes to the maps as of July 8, 2025
FEMA: National Flood Hazard Layer Viewer (pre changes of July 8, 2025) (Interactive Map of the U.S.)
FEMA Flood Plain Study – Essex County – includes Hamilton – Updated as of July 8, 2025
FEMA – How to Appeal and Comment on FEMA Flood Maps – Information for Property Owners
Fences, Do I need a permit to put one on my property & what are the Regulations?
Field & Facility Permit Information
Finance and Advisory Committee
Fire & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Inspections
Firearms Laws, Forms & Applications
Food/Ice Cream Truck Information
G
GIS Maps, Massachusetts (Mass Mapper)
H
Hamilton Development Corporation
Hamilton Foundation, Neighbors helping Neighbors
Hamilton Housing Production Plan – Prepared by JM Goldson LLC, 2019, Approved by DHCD 2020
Handicap Exemption, Information
Heart Attack, Choking & CPR Information
Historic Commission Meeting Packets
Historic District Bylaw and Demolition Delay Bylaw
Historic District Properties, Scenic Roads, Demo Delay Bylaw Information
Home Owner Emergency Contact List
Household Hazardous Waste Program
Housing & Sanitary Code Information
I
Indigenous People’s Day Proclamation 03.07.2022
Indoor Skating Rink Guidelines and Misc. Forms
Interactive Town Mapping System/GIS
L
Legally Blind Tax Exemption Information
Library, Hamilton – Wenham Public Library
Licensing Board for Class II, Entertainment, Liquor, Victuallers
Liquor License, One Day, Application 06.07.22
Liquor License, One Day, Policy as of 06.06.22
M
Massachusetts General Laws Accepted by the Town of Hamilton
Massachusetts Municipal Association
Mass.gov MBTA Communities Law (3A) Information
Mercury Thermostat Disposal Regulation
Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax FAQs – DOR
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Information
Mosquitoes & Ticks Information
N
Neighbors helping Neighbors – the Hamilton Foundation
O
Organics, Recycling, Trash and Yard Waste Disposal Information
P
Parking Clerk – Town Clerk’s Office
Patton Homestead Rental – house, grounds
Patton Park Use Form & Regulations
Planning Board Agendas and Minutes
Planning Board Meeting Packets
Planning Board Proposed Zoning Bylaws & Bylaws Amendments 2025
Planning Board & Land Use Department
Policy on Boards and Committees
Public Hearing On-Line Portal of Salem News for submitting Legal Notices
R
Recreational Camps Information
Recycling Committee (now Waste Reduction)
Recycling, Organics, Trash and Yard Waste Disposal Information
Registry of Motor Vehicles Crash Report
Restaurant Inspections & Permitting
S
Scenic Roads, Demo Delay, & Historic District Information
Schools, Hamilton Wenham Regional School District
Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Application & Information
Senior Services, Programs, Activities & Tips
Septic, Recent Certificates of Compliance
Septic, Reviewed & Approved Title 5 Inspection Reports
Sex Offender State Registry Board
Sheds & Accessory Structures: When do you need a permit?
Site Plan Review Application – Planning Board
Skating Rinks, Indoor Code & Application
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Information
Solicitor Application – Police Department
Special Permit Application Directions – ZBA
Special Permit Applications/Forms – ZBA
Stable or Barn, Application for License to Erect, Occupy, or Use
Street Map of the Town of Hamilton
Stormwater Management Regulations
Subscribe to the Town of Hamilton Newsletter
Swimming Pools, Operate Public/Semi-Public
Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa, Requirements – Covers, Fencing, Etc.
Syringes and Prescription Drugs; Disposal of, Information
T
Tax Bills – Treasurer’s Office
Tents and Other Membrane Structures Fire Code
Thermostats; Mercury Thermostat Disposal Regulation
Town Meeting Information, on Town Moderator page
Trash, Organics, Recycling Calendar [2022]
Trash, Organics, Recycling and Yard Waste Disposal Information
Trash Pickup Schedule by Street
Trench & Street Opening Permit
V
Veteran Eligibility Requirements
Veterans Memorial Pool Information
W
Y
Yard Waste, Organics, Recycling, and Trash Disposal Information
Z
Zoning Board of Appeals Applications
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule 2025
