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The Tremont Center reports 11 coronavirus deaths

The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham has now reported 11 confirmed or probable coronavirus deaths. According to Tim Brown, t he Director of Marketing and Communications of Athena Health Care Systems, which owns Tremont in...

June is ‘Friends Membership Month’ at the Wareham Free Library

June is officially “Friends Membership Month” at the Wareham Free Library. "It's already June and we haven't held one used book sale this year," said Friends President Priscilla Porter. According to a press release from the Friends of The Wareham...

Protest calls for friendship between races

BUZZARDS BAY — The Bourne/Wareham Race Amity Committee held a small, socially-distanced demonstration in the park on Main Street in Buzzards Bay on Sunday to spread their message of justice and friendship. The committee was first formed in the 1990s...

Grace Lighthouse hosts drive-in church service

The Grace Lighthouse Church held its first-ever drive-in church service on Sunday, giving parishioners a chance to safely gather together while remaining socially distant. The service was held at the church’s land at 2703 Cranberry Highway, across...

Fishing captain navigates financial struggles

Head boats have been allowed to resume fishing trips as part of Massachusetts’ first phase of reopening, but for Chris Whitton, the captain of the “Miss Chris,” recent restrictions have made it nearly impossible to make a profit. Whitton said that...

Verilife reopens for recreational sales in a ‘new era’

Now that marijuana dispensaries are allowed to make recreational sales again in Massachusetts, lines of customers wearing masks and standing six feet apart can be seen outside of Wareham’s Verilife. Customers are now asked to schedule an appointment...

Controversial affordable housing development makes slight changes

The developers of Woodland Cove, a controversial affordable housing development set to be built on Cranberry Highway near the intersection with Red Brook Road, unveiled some slight tweaks to their plans at Wednesday’s Zoning Board of Appeals...

Meals on Wheels seeks volunteer drivers

The Council on Aging and Old Colony Elder Services are seeking volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels to seniors’ homes. Meals on Wheels are currently serving more than 150 homebound seniors over the age of sixty in Wareham. During the pandemic...

New gas station receives final approval

A new gas station across the street from Walmart, next to Tow Road, has been approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The convenience store and gas station will be owned and operated by Nouria, the same company which now runs the gas station near...

Coronavirus cases continue to increase, total reaches 200 in Wareham

Coronavirus cases in Wareham have continued to increase, as the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported that the town had a total of 200 cases as of Wednesday, May 27. This marks a small increase from last week, when the state reported...

Town Meeting in June to be limited to finance articles

Town Meeting will decide on financial articles during a shortened meeting on June 15, leaving the rest of the warrant for a meeting in August or for the fall meeting. The Board of Selectmen voted on the articles that will be decided in June at their...

Scholarships awarded in honor of Dr. Thomas Gleason

Two students have been selected to receive scholarships in honor of Dr. Thomas Gleason. Gleason, who passed away in February, was a Wareham physician who served the community for more than 38 years. A memorial scholarship in his honor was...

Honoring Memorial Day amidst a pandemic

Veterans, officials, and family members gathered on Monday morning to solemnly honor those who died while serving the country. The ceremony included a wreath laying by Julio Rodericks, as well as comments by Bob Powilatis, the Commander of the...

Beaches reopen, to the relief of beachgoers

Wareham’s beaches are now reopened to the public, and on Sunday, beachgoers were cautiously returning despite the relatively low temperatures. Kim and Tom Heath live close to Little Harbor Beach, and usually come to the beach almost daily -- so the...

Southcoast expands testing, works on new treatments for coronavirus

As the state begins to reopen, the doctors and nurses at Tobey Hospital and Southcoast Health are continuing to learn more about coronavirus and to work with new tests and treatments for the disease. Initially, all the swab tests for coronavirus had...

Memorial Day ceremony

Veterans groups will lay wreaths at various monuments and cemeteries around Wareham to honor Memorial Day. The group will meet on the town green, across from WCTV at 505 Main Street, at 8 a.m. The public is invited to attend and watch from a...

Grand old flag, grand new pole

After a fierce storm in March blew down the flagpole in front of the American Legion post on Main Street, Eagle Scout Doug Santos sprung into action. For his original Eagle Scout project, he built a fire pit behind the Legion which can be used to...

St. Patrick’s Church to reopen for Vigil of Pentecost

St. Patrick’s Church in Wareham is preparing to reopen for the Vigil of Pentecost on Saturday May 30, but there will be several precautions in place to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus. Pastor Antonio da Silva said that after months of being...

Onset Bay Association cancels summer events

Onset Village will be quieter than usual this summer, as the coronavirus pandemic has forced the Onset Bay Association to cancel all of its events through Labor Day. This includes the Summer of Love Concerts on Wednesday nights, the Canal Cruise and...

Onset Fire District updates voters on plans for meeting, election

Officials at the Onset Fire District want to remind voters that the annual District Meeting will be held on June 8 with the annual election to follow on June 9. Arrangements for both have been altered in light of the pandemic. Here are the specifics...

Jody Santagate hopes to lead with empathy

Wareham Week spoke to each of the four candidates for the Board of Selectmen ahead of the town election. Two seats are available, and the top two vote-getters will be elected. For links to profiles of the other candidates, click here...

Four candidates run for two seats on the Board of Selectmen

Wareham Week spoke to each of the four candidates for the Board of Selectmen ahead of the town election. Two seats are available, and the top two vote-getters will be elected. Below are links to profiles of each candidate: Ron Besse Jody Santagate...

Judith Whiteside hopes to bring her 30 years experience to the board

Wareham Week spoke to each of the four candidates for the Board of Selectmen ahead of the town election. Two seats are available, and the top two vote-getters will be elected. For links to profiles of the other candidates, click here...

Ron Besse says he’d bring business savvy to the board

Wareham Week spoke to each of the four candidates for the Board of Selectmen ahead of the town election. Two seats are available, and the top two vote-getters will be elected. For links to profiles of the other candidates, click here...

Incumbent Peter Teitelbaum plans to bring stability during pandemic

Wareham Week spoke to each of the four candidates for the Board of Selectmen ahead of the town election. Two seats are available, and the top two vote-getters will be elected. For links to profiles of the other candidates, click here...

Wareham officers rescue fox from storm drain grate

A young fox found itself in a sticky situation on Wednesday morning, May 20. Luckily, Wareham Natural Resource officers were able to set it free with the help of some common household items. According to a Facebook post from the Wareham Department...

Town Meeting likely to be in two-parts

The Wareham Town Meeting on June 15 will likely be shorter than average, as selectmen and Town Moderator Claire Smith said they plan on limiting it to a few key articles, and then having another town meeting later this summer. At the Board of...

Coronavirus cases, deaths continue to rise in Wareham

The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in Wareham has continued to rise in recent weeks. According to Town Administrator Derek Sullivan, the town had 175 confirmed cases, and 14 deaths as of Tuesday, May 19. During the Board of...

Town beaches to reopen on May 23 – with safety restrictions

Town beaches in Wareham will officially be reopening on Saturday, May 23, but there will still be some limitations and guidelines set in place to keep people safe during the coronavirus pandemic. During the Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday, May...

Photos: Onset Bay Center adds a ‘green roof’ to its facility

The new Onset Bay Center is nearly complete, and its newest addition adds a sense of style to the facility, while also benefiting the environment around it. Renovated from the old Onset Bathhouse, the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s new facility is...

Businesses look toward reopening

Hair stylists, manufacturers, churches, and pet groomers across Wareham are getting ready to reopen — with some changes for safety — following Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement of a four-stage reopening plan for the state. Phase one, which...

Wareham woman shares a new way to celebrate with ‘yard cards’

Across Wareham, people’s yards have been turning into cards celebrating birthdays and graduations. Eileen Smith Scully said “Scully’s Yard Cards” started when she got a set of single-letter yard signs to spell out “Happy Birthday” for her niece on...

Church of the Good Shepherd offers takeout meals during pandemic

For years, the Church of the Good Shepherd has opened its doors every Thursday evening to those in need of a meal. When the coronavirus pandemic reached Wareham, the church didn’t stop helping others -- it simply changed its strategy. Instead of...

Read the ‘paper’ online!

The May 14 eEdition of Wareham Week is now live on our site. It's a pdf version of this week's edition — looking just like the paper version. Our papers are still available at all regular distribution spots that remain open in this period of...

Coronavirus cases hold steady at Tobey Hospital

Note: This story has been updated to include additional information about All American Assisted Living, which has no current coronavirus cases. Weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, cases are holding steady at Tobey...

Town to reopen brush pile

The town’s brush pile will reopen on four Saturdays at the Municipal Maintenance facility, 95 Charge Pond Rd. The pile will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 16, 23, 30, and on June 6. Residents can dispose of brush, leaves, and other yard waste...

Road work scheduled for Sandwich Road railroad crossing

The section of Sandwich Road near the Narrows railroad crossing will be closed for construction during the week of May 18. Construction is scheduled to start on Monday, May 18, resulting in lane closures. The section of road will then be fully...

Town of Wareham to discuss disaster preparedness

The Town of Wareham will host a public presentation on the town’s plan for responding to local and natural disasters on Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. The Wareham Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting will be held remotely. Participants can join...

Ten houses approved on Charlotte Furnace Road

The Planning Board approved a plan for ten new housing lots on Charlotte Furnace Road at their Monday night meeting. The board met virtually for the first time since early March. The plan includes open space and an easement allowing access to a...

St. Patrick’s Church offers divorce support

St. Patrick’s Church is offering support for those who are dealing with the pain, suffering and anger associated with divorce or separation. In a press release, a representative of the church wrote “given the present situation with coronavirus...

“Throwing a dart at a board with your eyes closed”: Restaurateurs work through pandemic

Restaurants across Wareham have had to dramatically change their business model since the ban on dining in restaurants in mid-March, and those that are open are continually working to adjust to customer demand. The Stonebridge Bar and Grill, Ella’s...

Cranberry farmers tend bogs at a distance during pandemic

While many businesses have closed completely or radically shifted their way of working, many cranberry farmers are working largely as normal. The work required in the bogs early in the season is largely solitary, so workers can mostly continue as...

American Legion remembers end of WWII

May 8, 2020, is the seventy-fifth anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, when the Nazis declared unconditional surrender to the allied forces. “The allied forces marched through Austria and France and everyplace else and freed the...

Golfers tee off with limitations

Golf courses in Wareham are teeing off again after being shut down for over a month, with some new policies to keep golfers safe while they enjoy the sport. “This is a first phase opening,“ Timothy Faye of the Bay Pointe Club said. Faye said that he...

Staying home? Read Wareham Week online!

The May 7 eEdition of Wareham Week is now live on our site. It's a pdf version of this week's edition — looking just like the paper version. Our papers are still available at all regular distribution spots that remain open in this period of pandemic...

Stone Path Malt poised for a comeback

Like many businesses, Wareham’s Stone Path Malt has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but according to co-founder Mark St. Jean, Stone Path is looking to expand on its already unique business model once its tap room finally reopens to the...

Wareham Healthcare residents receive floral baskets for Mother’s Day

Residents at Wareham Healthcare were treated to an unexpected gift on Tuesday, May 5. The healthcare facility was given over 150 “Happy Mother’s Day” floral baskets, courtesy of Lowe’s Home Improvement. According to Activities Director Stephanie...

Pandemic devastates town budget

The pandemic will take a heavy toll on the town’s budget, as revenues from meals, hotels, new homes, and other sources fall while the town is in lockdown. State aid will also drop. At Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Administrator...

As coronavirus cases climb, selectmen urge caution

At Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Administrator Derek Sullivan reported that the number of coronavirus cases in Wareham has climbed to 143. Nine Wareham residents have died from coronavirus, while 26 have recovered. Of those...

“Cooks for Community” to feed more people for more weeks

The Cooks for Community Program, led by the Marion Institute’s South Coast Food Policy Council with help from the Gleason Family YMCA, is now serving 175 hot meals each day to Wareham seniors and homeless people. The program was launched with...

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