Wareham litter-bugs might be on their way to being stamped out for good.

Onset resident David Willis, who is launching the "Onset/Wareham Clean Streets, Parks and Beaches" campaign in conjunction with several other residents, appeared before the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday to express his concern about trash removal in town and to suggest solutions to clean up the problem.

The sound of Neil Young's "Natural Anthem" filled the Board of Selectmen Meeting Room as photos of trash strewn about Wareham appeared in a slideshow Willis created with images he's captured over the ten years he's lived in Onset.

A second slideshow showing possible solutions - including signage and trash barrels used in other towns - followed, set to the more upbeat "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" by Starship.

The presentation was met with applause from the audience.

Willis said his work as a plumber has inspired him to protect the health of the nation and he's interested in starting a conversation to bring about long-term positive change.

"I do this only because I care about where I live," he told the board.

Some of Willis' requests include making sure trash cans are covered and emptied regularly, that road kill is disposed of in a timely manner, and that an education program in implemented in local schools. He also proposed forming a committee to help Wareham stay litter-free in the long-term.

"We need to know how to move forward," Willis said. "I definitely don't have all the answers."

Selectman Cara Winslow noted that Wareham faces a unique situation because of the many vistors the town sees throughout the summer months, but added that there is a good amount of time to make goals and put plans into motion before those visitors return.

The Selectmen made favorable comments about the presentation and proposed ideas, though tension ran a little high at the end of the discussion with Willis worried the cause was falling on deaf ears.

"This is on all of us," Selectman Ellen Begley stressed. "Every one of us has to be responsible."

The Selectmen assured Willis that the board would discuss the formation of a committee, noting that creating a committee Tuesday evening would violate the Open Meeting Law, as only Willis' presentation was on the the agenda.

In other town business:

• Bethany Gay was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees. She told the Board of Selectmen that her daughters are avid readers and she wants to give back to her community.
• Three of the four Road Commissioner positions were filled. Appointed were Sara Forrest, Joseph J. Cardoza, and Peter Williamson. The Selectmen are still accepting applications for the fourth volunteer position.
• Kenneth Healy was granted his application for Class II License for a used car dealership at 2234 Cranberry Highway in West Wareham.
• Rosemary Lackey was recognized by the Selectmen for being named a BankFive Hometown Hero for her work with Damien's Place Pantry.