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Opinion: Ode to a Gleason YMCA legend
Dear editor, Physical issues prevent me from going the Gleason YMCA as I once did. What follows below is a shout out to one of the many people I enjoyed knowing there. On what I say you can depend, About a certain local legend. If you go to the "Y...
Opinion: Make sewer billing more fair
I moved to Wareham a little over 5 years ago mainly because of the low real estate tax rate. I couldn't stay in my hometown the taxes were so high. My first sewer bill was $313.00. I called the sewer department on 2/22/19 hoping there would be an...
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No injuries reported in Fearing Street house fire
Logan J. Smolinsky, 20
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Adrienne (Hebert) Houdlette, 79
Russell Kriehn resigns from Select Board race
Updated: Candidates night introduces town election contenders
Meet Deneen Rose
Betty Jo (Todd) Kashner, 92
Onset man indicted for 2022 death of toddler
Onset VFW presents car show
Opinion: Vote for climate representation
We are in a planetary climate crisis. If it were World War II, each neighborhood would be mobilized, sacrificing for our troops overseas. But this is not a finite war. It’s an immediate, endless and intensifying battle that presents unimaginable,...
Opinion: Why forests and sand matter
To the editor: Most of Wareham gets its water from a single place, the Plymouth-Carver sole-source aquifer, underneath the Town. Whether it is a private well or a town public well, almost all of them draw water out of this aquifer, like giant straws...
Opinon: Boys basketball expresses ‘heartfelt grattitude”
To the community: We, the members of the Wareham Vikings Boys Basketball Team, would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your generous support in making our journey to the KSA Tournament in Florida possible. Your contributions have made a...
Opinion: Easter’s greetings from Wareham Village Funeral Home
To the editor: The Consoletti family, along with the staff of the Wareham Village Funeral Home gratefully acknowledges all those who participated in our Easter Contest. We have made matching gifts to: The Church of the Good Shepherd, Evangelical...
Opinion: Senior center move overdue
To the editor: It’s long overdue for senior citizens to move to Decas School. The school has one level floor. At the current Council on Aging, senior citizens either have to go up or down concrete stairs — even to use the elevator. Buzzards Bay and...
Opinion: Support the PRICE fund
To the editor: I was thrilled at last week’s release of the PRICE, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) details. It’s a significant step toward addressing the manufactured housing needs nationally and here in Massachusetts, where there are 259...
Opinion: In favor of preserving town forests and open spaces
To the editor: Is there anyone else in the town of Wareham that would like to see an attempt to preserve all our remaining forests and opens spaces? Yes, it sounds idealistic, but what if it was possible? The recent solar farm developments on A. D...
Opinion: Seeking clarification on town taxes
To the editor: I am writing in response to the recent article titled, "Where Town Taxes Go," where our Town Administrator, Derek Sullivan, made a comparison between Wareham's real estate taxes and those of the town of Bourne. After reading the...
Opinion: Act now to protect Wareham’s water
To the editor: Wareham has always had clean water. I can remember as a child swimming all day in White Island Pond, and going out fishing in a rowboat. We drank water from our well, the same water that flows into White Island Pond. Clean water for...
Opinion: A letter regarding resident-owned mobile home communities
To the editor: Leighah Beausoleil’s Feb. 13 article “Royal Crest keeps rents down and spirits up” highlighted the community initiatives and support networks that have been instrumental in homeowners improving their own neighborhoods. These are...
Opinion: A troubled path down Tihonet Road
To the editor: I am a resident who feels Wareham is one of the most beautiful locations in Massachusetts with its unspoiled woodlands and wildlife all around. But I am horrified by what has been allowed to happen over the last several years. I could...
Opinion: A thank you from the Singletary brothers
To the editor: My brother and I would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to everybody that contributed to our outdoor wheelchair lift fundraiser. We couldn't be more grateful for the support that the community has shown us. We want to send a...
Opinion: A thank you from the Brentons
To the editor: My wife Laureen Brenton and I (Roy Brenton) would like to thank from the bottom of our hearts the following for their tremendous support for our recent Santa & Mrs. Claus community event held on Saturday, Dec. 9: Charlie’s, the...
Opinion: Thankful for Christmas Dinner volunteers
To the editor: Thank you to all the volunteers who came out and supported us on this great day [the community Christmas Dinner held Saturday, Dec. 16]! And a special thank you to the committee who without them this could not have happened: Myrna...
Opinion: A thank you from the Rose Room
To the editor: This letter is to express my gratitude to the Onset Bay Association and all the people who helped organize The Christmas in the Village stroll on Saturday. Britt Rose and I, Jennifer DuBerger, from The Rose Room felt tremendous...
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Real Estate
SOLD! Stunning Colonial in Randolph
Hometown
531,000.00
Great work by Agent Evan Antonangeli for listing and selling this Randolph Colonial Stunner $42k...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 16 Woodbury Street, Wareham
Wareham
299,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 16 Woodbury Street in Wareham! This...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Waterfront Bungalow in Rosepoint
Wareham
300,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 64 Canedy Street in Wareham!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD in East Sandwich
Sandwich
375,000.00
This FIXER UPPER was a sought-after one for sure - multiple offers, tons of calls, emails and...
Upper Cape Realty
55 Plus community Rochester
Rochester
659,900.00
The Village at Plumb Corner. EMBRACE Rochester’s newest Active Adult community in Historic,...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
UNDER AGREEMENT - Mark’s Cove
Wareham
249,900.00
Attention savvy builders looking for an opportunity! This beautiful 3.58 acre lot is located on...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD!! 25 Admirals Way. Onset
Wareham
1,900,000.00
SOLD!! SueAnn Murley, Realtor. Onset Waterfront. Lovelingly restored and ready for your beach...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Indian Mound Cottage
Wareham
260,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 7 Martin Street in Wareham! Listing...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Hanover has closed
Hometown
699,900.00
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OWNERS AND MUCH HAPPINESS MOVING ON TO THE SELLER! It’s official .....
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! 16 Woodside Ave
Wareham
400,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 16 Woodside Avenue in Wareham!...
Upper Cape Realty
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