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Dinner and a movie a success at the COA

The Wareham Council on Aging hosted a dinner and movie night on Nov. 19, with food from Mumma Mary’s and the WCTV documentary “Postcards from Onset” as entertainment. COA Clerk Jody Santagate said that the group hopes to host another event soon,...

Discuss GATRA route changes at a Dec. 2 meeting

GATRA will be hosting a meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, in the Town Hall auditorium to discuss planned changes to the bus service’s routes through Wareham. Those who can’t attend in person can go to a virtual public meeting on Thursday at 6:...
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Select Board order euthanasia in dangerous dog hearing

The Select Board voted on Nov. 30 to order the euthanasia of a dog who bit and seriously injured a man. The owner of the dog in question, Adam Bruneau, was not present at the virtual meeting, but Ernie Trox, the man bitten, was. Garry Buckminster,...

5th annual Stuff-A-Bus

The Wareham Public Schools bus drivers will be hosting their 5th annual Stuff-A-Bus drive to support Turning Point on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot on Main Street next to the Fire Station. Donations of items including...

Wareham Police Department’s No-shave November benefits CYE

The Wareham Police Department let their hair down a little during No Shave November — with the proceeds going to support CYE. A total of 36 officers donated money to CYE for the privilege of letting their facial hair grow — for male officers — or...

Solar Bylaw Committee seeks public input at Dec. 8 meeting

The Wareham Solar Bylaw Study Committee will be holding a public comment meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8. The meeting will be dedicated to hearing comments, questions and concerns from fellow citizens, said Nancy McHale, the committee’s chair...

We want to see and hear about your remembrance trees!

Have you sponsored a remembrance Christmas tree in Besse Park? If so, Wareham Week wants to hear from you! We’re interested in writing a story about the new town program and the residents who decided to honor their loved ones with a tree. Please...

Nearly 90 new covid cases reported in past week

The number of new covid-19 cases in Wareham spiked in the past week, with the town reporting 87 new cases, according to the state’s Nov. 25 data. That’s 39 more cases than last week’s total of 48. The increase continues a recent trend of rising...

Council on Aging events in December

The Council on Aging has planned a busy month of activities for Wareham seniors this December. For a complete schedule, visit https://www.wareham.ma.us/council-aging . All activities take place in the Multiservice Center at 48 Marion Road unless...

Pre-lit trees set up, nearly ready for decorations in Besse Park

Wareham’s Municipal Maintenance staff has set up 73 pre-lit Christmas trees in Besse Park, as part of a new town program. The “remembrance trees” — which could become an annual holiday tradition — line the sidewalks at Besse Park. During a Nov. 23...

Town trash program prices to stay the same next year

Residents participating in the town’s curbside trash pickup program can expect to pay the same amount next year that they paid this year, Town Administrator Derek Sullivan reported during a Nov. 23 Select Board meeting. Sullivan presented an...

Celtic Harpist Áine Minogue at the Library

Celtic Harpist Áine Minogue will perform at the Wareham Free Library at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13. She will celebrate the holiday season through music, song, and stories. This event is free, and no registration is required. Doors will open at 6:30 p...

Garden Club Christmas Holly Faire planned for Dec. 4

The Wareham Garden Club’s annual Christmas Holly Faire will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church Hall, located at 82 High St. in Wareham. The fair will feature traditional favorites, including member-made...

Church of the Good Shepherd Christmas Fair planned for Dec. 4

The annual Christmas Fair at the Church of The Good Shepherd will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. Located at 74 High St. in Wareham, the fair will feature baked goods, a children’s gift room, crafts, gift baskets, jewelry, scarves...

Town one step closer to creating Wareham Village urban renewal plan

In the months ahead, the town will be developing an urban renewal plan for Wareham Village. The Wareham Redevelopment Authority met with a consultant on Nov. 18 to discuss Wareham Village and explore the various parts and benefits of an urban...

Bourne voters oppose regional wastewater plan involving Wareham, Marion

Bourne residents have voted to oppose the use of an existing sewage outfall pipe at Mass Maritime Academy to discharge treated wastewater from Wareham’s treatment plant into the Cape Cod Canal. The Nov. 15 Town Meeting vote was non-binding. But the...

Covid-19 cases on the rise in town with Thanksgiving around the corner

Heading into a holiday known for family gatherings, the number of new covid-19 cases in town increased slightly. Wareham saw 48 new covid-19 cases in the past week, according to the state’s Nov. 18 data. That’s 12 more cases in town than last week’s...

Photos: Celebrating Thanksgiving early on the courts

What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than by giving away dozens of basketballs to kids? On Sunday, Nov. 21, Aaron Strothers of Village Hoops did just that at his second annual Thanksgiving basketball giveaway. “Thanksgiving is about family and...

Weweantic River Reserve Horseshoe Mill now open

Where once a crumbling dam obstructed the Weweantic River, the water now flows freely, allowing fish to travel to ancestral spawning grounds and people to safely explore the area. The Weweantic River Reserve at Horseshoe Mill is the newest Buzzards...

‘Remembrance trees’ to light up Besse Park this December

Wareham residents will have the opportunity to enjoy a bit of extra holiday cheer this December, as the town plans to begin a new tradition of lighting up an array of “remembrance trees” in Besse Park. Town Administrator Derek Sullivan announced the...

VFW Christmas dinner for seniors, veterans, those in need

The Onset VFW at 4 Gibbs Ball Park Rd. will be hosting its sixth annual Christmas Dinner for seniors, veterans and people in need from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18. The VFW is seeking “any and all donations you may drop off” at the Onset VFW...

Christmas in the Parks, parade to return this season

The Wareham Village Association Christmas Parade and Onset Village’s Christmas in the Parks will both return this year after a one-year absence due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Leaders from both village associations joined the Select Board...

Everett School auction delayed

The auction of the Everett School has been delayed, Town Administrator Derek Sullivan said at the Nov. 16 Select Board’s meeting. The school will soon be appraised. Another property will be auctioned on Dec. 9, however — a house located on Apple...

Community members recognized for their service, contributions to town

The Wareham Select Board honored several community members by issuing two certificates on Nov. 16 — one that recognized Raymond and Alfreida Cardoza’s years of service and another that expressed appreciation for Stephen and Theresa Beranger’s...

#WarOnMS White Christmas Gala

The Alves family will host the second annual #WarOnMS White Christmas Gala Ball on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Onset VFW, 4 Gibbs Ball Park Rd. The event is in memory of Nadine M. “Cha-Cha” Alves-Williamson. The event will include...

Personalized pickets available for Swifts Beach playground

The Swifts Beach Improvement Association is selling personalized pickets made from recycled milk jugs to raise money for new equipment and upgrades at the Joseph w. Conway Sr. Playground at Swifts Beach. A similar fundraiser proved successful for...

Village Hoops basketball giveaway

Village Hoops will be celebrating Thanksgiving early by giving kids ages 13 and under free basketballs on Sunday, Nov. 21, at noon. The event will be held at 13 Highland Ave. in Onset. For more information, contact Village Hoops @villagehoops on...

Weekly addiction drop-in support

Wareham Fighting Against Addiction and Wareham Community Outreach host a weekly addiction support drop-in center each Monday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grace Lighthouse Church at 3065 Cranberry Highway. The events are intended for those who need...

Agawam River Trail’s November ‘mindfulness walk’

Interested in a self-guided mindfulness walk this November? The Wareham Land Trust has set up such a walk along the Agawam River Trail, located at 20 Knowles Ave. in Wareham. “Signs along the trail will lead you through a range of different...

Wareham Land Trust trail clean-up day: Tweedy and Barnes preserve

The Wareham Land Trust is looking for volunteers to attend a trail clean-up day at the Tweedy and Barnes Preserve on Nov. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will be asked to cut back overgrown vegetation on trails, pick up trash, and install new...

Buzzards Bay Coalition to host grand opening of new Weweantic River Reserve at Horseshoe Mill

The Buzzard Bay Coalition’s restoration of a portion of the Weweantic River at the Horseshoe Mill Dam in Wareham is complete, and the group is now ready to formally welcome the public. The coalition — in cooperation with the Town of Wareham, the U.S...

Wareham Free Library to resume hosting non-fiction book club

The Wareham Free Library will restart its non-fiction book club with a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. In November, the club will be reading “West with the Night” by Ethyl Markham. Copies of the book are available at the library circulation...

Wareham Free Library adds film streaming service

An on-demand film streaming service, Kanopy, is now available for free at the Wareham Free Library. Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly by visiting https://warehamfreelibrary.kanopy.com . Library...

Seasonal good cheer at Harvest and Holly Fair

For decades, the First Congregational Church of Wareham has ushered in the holiday season with a fair complete with handicrafts, homemade apple pies, decorations and lunch. “We have a lot of talented people here and an excellent chef,” said Michele...

Town covid numbers hold steady as cases among Wareham students rise

The number of new covid-19 cases in town held steady this week. Wareham saw 36 new covid-19 cases in the past week, according to the state’s Nov. 11 data. That’s three more cases in town than last week. Cases of covid-19 in Wareham schools are on...

Students and local, state officials honor Wareham veterans

A crowd gathered at the Dudley Brown Onset VFW to celebrate, honor and thank veterans at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. “This is a great moment to take pause,” said Onset VFW Commander Benjamin Baptiste as he welcomed ceremony attendees. “Let’s...

Zoning Board rules proposal to convert development to rentals will require new hearing

The developers behind the Settler’s Glen housing development now underway on Red Brook Road in East Wareham will have to undergo another round of public hearings to determine whether or not the 20 condos can be converted from for sale units to units...

Reign Car Wash approved by Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved plans for a new car wash on Cranberry Highway at the board’s Nov. 10 meeting. Reign Car Wash will be located at 3005 and 3013 Cranberry Highway, where the former 99 Restaurant is located. Board members had...

Cape Cod Central Railroad car named in memory of Thomas Bartholomew

The newest railcar on the Cape Cod Central Railroad has been named “Silvershell” in memory of former Chief Mechanical Officer Thomas Bartholomew, who passed away in February 2021. According to the company, Bartholomew loved swimming from Silvershell...

Tremont Nail master developer adjusts plans following public input

After hearing from the public, Bentley Companies — a Rhode Island-based developer in the process of becoming the master developer for the Tremont Nail Factory — has adjusted its plans slightly. For months, the town has been working to move forward...

Meals on Wheels drivers needed!

Calling all drivers! The Wareham Council on Aging needs volunteer drivers for its Meals on Wheels program. The Town has many seniors who use this program, but it is short on drivers. The program provides mileage compensation. A volunteer’s visit and...

Select Board honors exceptional JROTC cadet

The Select Board issued a proclamation on Nov. 9 to recognize Wareham High School senior Austin Tripp, who was recently awarded a Legion of Valor with Bronze Cross. The award was given to just 33 Junior ROTC cadets this year who have shown...

Wayfinding signs planned for Tobey’s new emergency center

The expansion of the emergency center at Tobey Hospital is set to be complete early in 2022. In preparation for the new center’s opening, a number of Southcoast Health officials met with the Select Board on Nov. 9 to discuss the placement of...

New winter coats available for those in need

New England Family Chiropractic has collected more than 150 brand new winter coats that will be available for free for people who need them. Chris Thornell of New England Family Chiropractic said the coats are primarily children’s sizes ranging from...

Historian Marian Wrightington ‘Oldies but Goodies’ presentation on Nov. 15

On Monday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., the Wareham Historical Society will host Attleboro historian Marian Wrightington’s “Oldies but Goodies” presentation, focused on early American culture. Wrightington will “discuss American culture and bring history to...

Veterans Day ceremony at the Onset VFW

The Town of Wareham will be honoring Veterans Day this Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Dudley Brown Onset VFW at 4 Gibbs Ball Park Rd. The ceremony, sponsored by the Wareham Veterans Council, will include a tribute to the town’s veterans with...

Wareham High grad to support diversity, inclusion at Berklee College of Music

Natara Gray, a proud Viking alumna of Wareham High School, is now the first Assistant Dean of Admissions, Diversity, and Inclusion Recruitment at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. She is the first person to fill this role, and will be focused...

Frosty morning no match for competitors in Grumpy’s 5k

Despite the dazzling sunshine, frost still coated much of the ground as 104 runners and walkers competed in the annual Grumpy’s Cranberry Harvest 5k on Saturday, Nov. 6. Proceeds from the run benefit the Cranberry Educational Foundation, which gives...

Get vaccinated for free and get a $50 grocery store gift card

Seven Hills Behavioral Health will be offering covid vaccines at the Gleason Family YMCA from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11. The following vaccines will be available: - Pfizer (two-shot series for those ages 5 and up) - Pfizer booster -...

The bear that wasn’t there?

The Marion Police reported on Oct. 28 that a bear was spotted near the Marion-Wareham town line — but the photo of the bear that police claimed was in the region was actually taken in Connecticut. The photo was taken at around 9 a.m. on Oct. 28 by...

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