Opinion

Sen. Pacheco urges constituents to stay home, safe

To the Editor: These are dark and difficult days. The global COVID-19 pandemic has shaken our world to the core and put countless lives into sudden turmoil. In the blink of an eye, the Coronavirus has left thousands of reputable Massachusetts...

Thank you to workers

To the Editor: While remembering and thanking those who work in the medical field -- doctors and nurses who perform heroically every day -- please also remember those that support them. Heroes, equally, are the housekeepers, food workers, supply...
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A good man gone too soon

Mary Rose is the oldest resident of Wareham, and has lived in Onset her whole life. She submitted this letter in remembrance of Corey Andrews, who passed away earlier in March. To the Editor: I was so heartbroken to read that my friend...

Town Moderator gives a Town Meeting update

Letter to the Editor: In the past couple of weeks, I have gone before the Board of Selectmen to discuss the process by which a Moderator can recess a Town meeting when a state of emergency is declared. State law requires that we complete our Annual...

Poem: ‘Coronavirus’

Reader Susan Grebber submitted this poem about recent events: Coronavirus Coronavirus It snuck up upon us We are all frightened And our nerves heightened This is a very serious matter But don’t believe all the rumors and chatter All Americans must...

‘Veterans’: a poem

To all our Veterans who served our country I thank you humbly I respect your courage and loyalty If it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t truly be free I am truly grateful to the nth degree You leave your loved ones behind With bravery, a strong will and...

Thoughts on the “Gateway”

To the Editor: I have been living in East Wareham for over ten years, having grown up in Natick, MA. I moved here to live near the ocean, which I always wanted to do all of my life. I chose Wareham as I cannot afford the other side of the bridge. I...

Thank you to those who helped with PAWject Runway

To the Editor: Thanks to the Community Pack! The PAWject RUNWAY Video Premiere PAWty was held at Stone Path Malt on January 17th. The event was filled with ooh-ahs, laughs, tears and suspense, ingredients for a great success! PAWject RUNWAY is now a...

Thank you to Chief Walcek

To the Editor: I am writing to express my fondness and respect for Wareham Chief of Police John Walcek. I have lived in Wareham for the past seven plus years and it wasn't until John became Acting Chief that I've had the pleasure of engaging in...

Thank you to first responders

To the Editor: On Friday afternoon January 24, 2020, I took a bad fall in our yard which required the dispatch of emergency services to our home on Division Ave. The fall caused a ruptured hamstring and tear of another large muscle in my thigh. It...

Superintendent of Schools weighs in on name controversy

To the Editor: While I appreciate and respect the comments made by the Board of Selectmen, it is my hope the citizens of Wareham would have an opportunity to decide on the name of the new elementary school. When the vote occurred to approve the...

Honoring fallen veteran

To the Editor: When the founding fathers of our great organization of the Benevolent and Protected Order of Elks was established over 150 years ago (1868) one of the cardinal principles of the order stated "So long as there are Veterans, the...

Thank you from the VFW

To the Editor: The Dudley L. Brown, Post #2846 would like to thank everyone who participated in making the 5th annual Christmas dinner for the seniors, vets and those in need a success. We would like to thank all the volunteers who came out to serve...

Thank you letter from Marion transfer station workers

To the Editor: To all the people who come to the transfer station in Marion during the holiday weeks, over Christmas and New Year’s: We can’t thank all of the residents who come here during those times enough. We can’t thank you enough for all the...