Make way for races!

On Tuesday, Feb. 26, the Board of Selectmen approved the use of Wareham roadways for two races this spring and summer.

The "MyTeam Triumph" race will be held on Saturday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to noon.

"MyTeam Triumph is an organization that aims to provide an athletic experience" for handicapped people, according to Chrissy Gurrey.

The event will raise money to purchase athletic equipment for the organization.

Also revving engines for the upcoming warm weather is the Gleason Family YMCA.  The YMCA received approval from the board to hold its 11th annual 5k road race through Onset on Saturday, May 18, from 7 a.m. to noon.

The money raised during the 5k will go toward supporting the YMCA scholarship fund.

"The purpose of the event is to raise money for people to go to the YMCA who can't afford to go on their own," said Gleason Family YMCA Marketing and Development Director Jo-Ann Watson.