Opinion

Opinion: Select Board responds to Police Building Study Committee

To the Editor: Following is a letter sent to Claire Smith, chair of the police building committee, explaining the Selectmen's decision on town building usage. Judith Whiteside Chair, Board of Selectmen Good evening, Claire, Thank you for the...

Opinion: Appreciate those who clean our beaches

To the Editor: For over two years, Jo-Ann Harper Finn of Harborview Lane in Wareham, has made it her almost daily mission to keep the roads from her home to Little Harbor Beach on Buzzards Bay, free from trash. Her constant companion and trusted pet...
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Opinion: Cranberry Highway traffic pattern creates hazard

To the Editor: Construction along the Cranberry Highway has already resulted in a hazard. This is located by the Water Wizz complex. As I turned into this turn around. Two large SUVs pulled in from the oncoming lane. Because of them, I was blind to...

Opinion: Thanks to everyone who donated

To the Editor: The Wareham Democratic Town Committee (WDTC) would like to thank the many people who donated schools supplies to help fill backpacks that the Committee purchased for Wareham students who may find themselves with a need. The Blue Crew...

Opinion: ‘Unleash the PAWsibilities’ art contest was a success

To the Editor: With the support of our collaborators & sponsors, DPAW’s Unleash the PAWsibilities Youth Creative Arts Contests 4 was a colorful success. We had 20 submissions for the first year. This year we had 69 submissions celebrating dogs...

Opinion: Lead by example?

To the Editor: The repercussions of drought can be very severe. Municipal water supply drawdowns can reverse hydraulic gradients, upsetting wetland habitats. Low water levels effectively halt hydropower. I applaud the Town of Wareham applying a...

Opinion: Thank you from the (former) editor

To Wareham: I’m moving on from Wareham Week, but couldn’t leave without saying goodbye. Working for the paper over the last three years has been such a privilege, a delight and a challenge. I’ve fallen in love with this town – both the people and...

Opinion: Pickleball has a positive impact on town

To the Editor: I want to applaud Wareham Week for your recent article about the growing sport of pickleball and its positive impact on our town. This inexpensive, healthy, and fun sport is growing in popularity nationwide. Athletes of all ages are...

Opinion: Town should take action on Decas community center

To the Editor: It’s been almost three months now since town meeting voters approved another article supporting the creation of a new community center at the Decas School, but in the time since, despite the best efforts of the steering committee and...

Opinion: Nip ban makes sense

To the Editor: I'm writing in appreciation of the ban on selling "nips" in Wareham. Daily some of us walk the neighborhoods of Swifts Beach collecting random trash from the streets. Before the "nip" ban we were finding dozens of these discarded...

Opinion: Honoring Memorial Day

Memorial Day will soon be here A day to remember our fallen soldiers and hold them near They paid a hefty price Losing their life was the ultimate sacrifice Our hearts are filled with thanks and pride For the brave men and women on our side who...

Opinion: May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day

To the Editor: I'm an ovarian cancer survivor of 10-plus years as I continue my quest to raise awareness against this deadly disease and to help other women and their loved ones by knowing some of the symptoms to look out for like bloating, pelvic...

Opinion: It’s worth waiting for all the information about Decas

To the Editor: On Monday, April 25 th , Town Meeting will get two petition articles relating to the Decas School, both from the same lead petitioner. I write to clarify whether both articles are even necessary and where they fall short of compliance...

Opinion: What’s the urgency around Decas?

To the Editor: Spring town meeting is on Monday, April 25th at 7 pm at Wareham High School. We will hear an interim report from the Decas Steering Committee about community use of the building. I urge you to vote yes on articles 23 and 24 to hear...

Opinion: Vote to approve both the solar bylaw and moratorium

To the Editor: Please vote for both solar by-law articles 15 on the special town meeting warrant and 19 on the regular warrant. Large-scale ground-mounted solar installations have brought significant destruction to Wareham’s environment with...

Opinion: Paraprofessionals need public support

To the Editor: The paraprofessionals that work with our students every single day are some of the hardest working, caring, and influential members of our school community. They spend their day helping ensure our children are getting the best...