Residents raise concerns about public areas

Members of the community raised concerns about the upkeep of community areas during the Wareham Select Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 21. 

According to Susan Noonan, Bayview Park in Onset has become overgrown. The park is used for everything from picnics to Illumination of the Bay. 

“It is unfortunate that the plants that surround the park, specifically the ones on the edge of the bluff by the Buzzards Bay Coalition Beach House, have been left to grow out of control,” said Noonan, “The view of the beach is blocked by weeds and fast growing plans.” 

The park has native bushes and grasses, with a stone border. 

Noonan also mentioned the plans for the West Boulevard sidewalk project, which will be resumed in September between Onset Boulevard and West Central Avenue. 

The project required that a fence be put up for the safety of turtles in the area, which Noonan stated have not been spotted in the area by long-time locals. She feels this is an eyesore, that is impeding people’s ability to enjoy the water. 

Katelyn Jordan raised the issue of potholes on Longneck Road. She stated that there is an assisted living community in the area, and the road poses a threat to those in wheelchairs. 

While she stated municipal maintenance will “rarely” come and fix the roads, the potholes return every time it rains. She asked that they consider either having the municipality come out more, or find another way of fixing the potholes. 

Due to open meeting laws, the Select Board can only discuss what was on the agenda prior to the meeting. This means they can hear resident comments, but cannot respond or discuss them.