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Citizens voice concerns over proposed West Wareham affordable housing project

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Dozens of citizens voiced several concerns regarding a proposed affordable housing project that would create 20 new apartments in West Wareham. The project was presented at the Wednesday, Oct. 22 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting by the property...

Wareham Fire Department warns of sprinkler recall

The Wareham Fire Department is issuing a notice to the public of a recall on Central Sprinkler Company Fire Sprinkler Heads made from 1975 to 2001 due to potential failure during a fire. Affected locations could include hospitals, residences,...

One citizen is bringing three petitions to Town Meeting

Brenda Eckstrom at the Tuesday, Oct. 21 Select Board meeting. Photo by Brandy Muz

Wareham citizen and former Select Board member Brenda Eckstrom is bringing three proposals to Town Meeting Monday, Oct. 27. Her three proposals include putting term expiration dates for town officials on the town website, requiring town officials...

New Taco Bell proposed along Cranberry Highway

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A new Taco Bell replacing the old BB’s Bar and Grille could be coming to Wareham as soon as the end of this year. The plan was recently approved by the Planning Board and Director of Development and Construction for Desert De Oro Foods, a company...

Perry's Last Stand to close Wareham location permanently

Perry's Last Stand closed for what the owners believed was just the season Sept. 4. Photos by Brandy Muz

After 15 years serving summertime treats, Perry's Last Stand is closing the doors to its Cranberry Highway location for good. Perry's Last Stand announced Monday, Oct. 20 via Facebook that the 2025 season was its last. Owners Jim and Mardie...

Scary strong competitors in annual scarecrow competition

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When scarecrows start popping up along Main Street and Onset Avenue don’t be alarmed, its local businesses entering the Wareham Village Association’s annual scarecrow contest. The contest will run from Monday, Oct. 20 to Friday, Oct. 31. Judging...

Check out some fall photos around Wareham

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From sunsets to skeletons, see what other Wareham residents have captured this fall! Got some of your own good photos? Send them to editor@warehamweek.com.

Voters to consider over $2.3 million in spending, zoning changes at Town Meeting

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Zoning changes, ballfield lights, sewer plant repairs, restoring the 300-year-old Fearing Tavern, and more are on the agenda for next Monday’s Fall Town Meeting. The Oct. 27 meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in Wareham High School auditorium. All...

All treats and no tricks at the VFW

Robert Flowers IV awaits his princess.

With trunks open and bags at the ready, the field outside of the Dudley Brown VFW brought Halloween a little early this year. The Ashley Faye Foundation and JKA Memorial Scholarship Foundation hosted a trunk or treat event Saturday, Oct. 18 that...

Over 800 protestors fill the sidewalks of Town Hall for 'No Kings'

One of many signs that were held high during the protest. Photos by Brandy Muz

As political tensions in the United States boil amid government shutdowns, assassinations and federal funding cuts, dozens of movements across the nation have put freedom of speech at the forefront. Wareham residents took to the sidewalk in front...

School administrators present early math and reading skills compared to students across the country

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Wareham Principals and Director of technology, Curriculum and Teaching Tracie Cote assessed how Wareham students in grades kindergarten through tenth compared in math and reading with other students across the country. The North Western Evaluation...

Pedestrian hit on Cranberry Highway was in crosswalk, signal lights not flashing

The accident backed up traffic for about 20 minutes but the scene is clear. Photo by Bobby Grady

The pedestrian struck while crossing Cranberry Highway was in the crosswalk, but the signal lights were not flashing, according to Wareham Police. It was learned last week that the pedestrian was struck Saturday, Oct. 4 while running across the...

Six more weapons seized in arrest of Wareham man

Marion Police seized multiple firearms, over 175 rounds of ammunition, and drugs following the execution of a search warrant following a drunken driving arrest. Source: Marion Police Department

The Marion Police Department seized six additional firearms after an initial arrest of a Wareham man who was found passed out in a car in Marion with guns, drugs and open alcohol on Saturday, Oct. 4. Brian M. Ewan, a 67-year-old Wareham resident,...

Wareham not walloped: Preparation helps limit impacts of nor'easter

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Following a two day nor'easter, Wareham Police report little damage and few power outages across town. The storm began Sunday, Oct. 12 and carried into early Tuesday Oct. 14 and while the storm hit Cape Cod and the eastern seacoast the worst,...

New rates to stabilize energy supply costs issued

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New prices for the Wareham electricity aggregation program have been announced with the goal of giving users stability in their electricity bill for the next three years. “A big part of this is protecting Wareham residents and businesses from the...

‘Do you have any ghost stories’? Because this Wareham resident has many

Carlston Wood stands outside of the famously haunted Fearing Tavern. Photo by Brandy Muz

Wareham resident Carlston Wood has seen it all when it comes to what goes bump in the night. With dozens of paranormal investigations under his belt, disembodied voices and apparitions are nothing new to the seasoned investigator. Wood deals with...

Emergency Management advises residents ahead of nor'easter

Swifts Beach during a stormy day. File photo

Wareham Emergency Management is preparing for a forecasted Nor’easter that could bring damaging wind gusts to Wareham, with the strongest gusts expected in coastal regions. The storm is expected to begin in the afternoon Sunday, Oct. 12 and...

‘Intent’ is issue in hearing on explosion charges

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In court on Thursday, Mark Halpin’s court-appointed defense attorney argued that her client’s handling of explosives – which caused an Oct. 3 explosion at his West Wareham home – did not include intent to harm anyone. Halpin, 50, is being charged...

Hey Wareham! We want your Fall photos

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Whether it's a sunrise rising above fall foliage, or some of the spookiest scarecrows and skeletons you've ever seen, we want to see your Fall photos! If you've got decorations or a killer costume, especially if your pets are getting dressed up, we...

Acushnet residents propose new play-based learning daycare

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Where the former First Citizen’s Federal Credit Union sits will soon be home to Scribbles, the newest preschool learning center in Wareham. Acushnet residents Melissa and Marc Cordeira are looking to open the preschool after Melissa stepped down...

Police list bomb-making materials found in home after explosion

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A West Wareham man is being held without bail following a chemical explosion at his home where authorities found materials commonly used in the illegal creation of explosives. Mark Halpin, 50, of Wareham was arraigned and charged Monday, Oct. 6...

Wareham man arrested in Marion, found with guns and drugs

Marion Police recovered two firearms, ammunition, and cocaine during an OUI investigation on Saturday. Photo Source: Marion Police Department

A Wareham man was arrested in Marion after authorities found him passed out in a car with guns, drugs and open alcohol containers. Brian M. Ewan, 67, was arrested Saturday, Oct. 4 at Cumberland Farms in Marion and charged with possession of a...

Family and friends remember Amy Nadolny

Amy Nadolny's son, Joshua Veary, 7, passes a flame between candles of family members and longtime friends during the vigil for Nadolny, Saturday, Oct. 4. Photos by Sam Tucker

MIDDLEBORO — Family members, longtime friends and past high school classmates of Amy Nadolny shared joyous memories and remembered the longtime Middleboro resident and mother of two at a vigil, Saturday, Oct. 4. Nadolny, 41, was last seen and heard...

Wareham Middle School announces September students of the month

September students of the month. Photo source: Wareham Middle School

With the end of September brings a highlight of standout students. The student of the month for fifth grade is Evelyn Schroth, for sixth grade is Jamey Carpenter and for seventh grade is Mila Hunter.

Church of the Good Shepherd says ‘good boy’ to all during animal blessing

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The Church of the Good Shepherd invited pet lovers and their furry friends to be blessed Sunday, Oct. 5. Close to a dozen people showed up to the church located at 74 High Street some with their pets others with pictures to be blessed by Reverend...

Many hands make light work in weekend long cleanup event

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There was a mad dash for trash across Wareham as over one hundred people spent two days picking up garbage big and small. Don’t Trash Wareham is a town wide clean-up event that took place both Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5. Organizer and...

Hundreds ride through town in the name of environmental conservation

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Every year, hundreds of cyclists hop on a bike and ride through the South Coast’s beaches, cranberry bogs and more in the name of environmental conservation. The Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 19th annual Watershed Ride took place Sunday, Oct. 5 that...

Boo! WaterWizz transforms into Halloween festival for all

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Don’t be scared by the goblins, giant spiders and even gianter skeletons at WaterWizz, the park is just getting into the Halloween spirit. Waterwizz is transforming the park from an aquatic array of fun into a scary good time for all during the...

Wareham man taken into custody for West Wareham chemical explosion

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Mark Halpin, 50, of Wareham has been taken into custody for a chemical explosion at his home on Aunt Maryville Lane. The explosion occurred the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 3 and officials remained on scene for over 10 hours investigating. Aunt...

Pedestrian hit by car on Cranberry Highway, in serious condition

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One pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being struck by a car on Cranberry Highway around 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, according to the Onset Fire Department. The accident occurred near the Go Bananas outdoor sports store and an employee said...

Update: Chemical explosion injures one, no immediate safety threat reported

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A chemical explosion at a Wareham house injures one and Massachusetts State Police investigators from the Bomb Squad and Crime Scene Services were at the scene of the explosion for over 10 hours Friday, Oct. 3. The explosion occurred at Aunt...

High school recognized for growing unified sports program

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Wareham High School was recently designated as a unified champion by the Special Olympics for the school’s unified sports program's continued success. Superintendent Matt D’Andrea told the School Committee during the Oct. 2 meeting the high school...

Drive for Damien’s Food Pantry in motorcycle run

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Go full throttle for food with Damien’s Food Pantry in a 45 mile motorcycle ride through the South Coast. Riders will take off from Damien’s at 242 Marion Road Sunday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. and take a scenic drive of the area before ending at Redmen...

Upper Cape region sees record low international tourists, political tension could be to blame

Wareham on the Cape Cod map in the Bourne Information Center. Photos by Brandy Muz

As tensions between the U.S. and other countries, especially Canada rise, the Upper Cape Cod region is seeing record low numbers of international tourists. The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce serves Wareham, Bourne and Sandwich and runs...

Wareham man arrested in New Hampshire following car chase

A Wareham man is in police custody after attempting to elude law enforcement in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in a car chase that crossed state lines. Dominick Howard, 20, was caught reaching speeds of 100 miles-per-hour as he crossed into New...

Candlelight vigil to be held for Amy Nadolny

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A candlelight vigil for Amy Nadolny will be held at the South Middleboro school house at 546 Wareham Street in Middleboro Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Nadolny, 41, of Middleboro was found in a wooded area near the train tracks behind Dunkin Donuts...

A recycling day you can't refuse

Have a load of plastic? Don't let the day go to waste. The Wareham Recycling Center will be accepting rigid plastics on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. These are the kinds of plastic will be...

MCAS results show improvement in math, English results vary

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MCAS results from the 2024-2025 school year have been announced and while Wareham is taking steps in the right direction in math — growth in English language arts varied and scores in the high school dipped during the first year without MCAS as a...

State honors Wareham Council on Aging Director Sharon Rice

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Wareham Council on Aging Director Sharon Rice was recently honored by the Massachusetts state senate for her work. Rice was given an official citation from the state by Wareham’s state senator Kelly Dooner commending her service to the community....

Hop in it’s time for a rowing challenge

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Row, row, row the boat in Onset Bay during the Buzzards Bay Rowing Club’s annual Onset Rowing Challenge Saturday, Oct. 25. The challenge will be held at Onset Beach, 186 Onset Avenue and the 3-mile row will take participants out and around Wickets...

Harvest Moon Festival celebrates community in end of summer hurrah

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As the summer winds to an end and “busy season” in Onset comes to a close, the Onset Bay Association had one more event to keep the village lively. As the association’s annual Harvest Moon Festival saw hundreds of classic cars fill Onset Pier, over...

Transfer station purchase up for vote at Town Meeting

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After years of land agreements with neighboring towns, the transfer station at King's Highway and Cranberry Highway may be in Wareham's hands. Town Administrator, Derek Sullivan said at the Tuesday, Sept. 23 Select Board meeting that the town of...

Buzzards Bay Coalition watershed ride to cruise through town

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Each year, cyclists hop on their bike to ride through cranberry bogs, coast by sandy beaches and raise money for environmental conservation in the Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride. The ride is taking place Sunday, Oct. 5 which will have riders...

Interested in learning a trade? Head to the Upper Cape Tech open house

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School is inviting interested eighth graders and their families to an open house of the school Saturday Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The school is located at 220 Sandwich Road in Bourne and is open to kids...

We're looking for the next generation

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Wanted: Students to help Wareham Week -- in any one of many ways. We aim to constantly provide news about people, events and issues in Wareham. That’s local people of all ages. Events of interest to everyone from toddlers to regulars at the senior...

As the bell tolls once again: Church of the Good Shepherd's bell tower restored

Time has stood still in more ways than one in the historic building Church of the Good Shepherd calls home. Ten years ago, the clocks at the top of the church's bell tower stopped working. As time ticked on in other ways, the bell began to see...

Share some thoughts on the search for a new superintendent of schools

The Wareham Public Schools superintendent search committee is seeking public opinion on what they are looking for in a new superintendent. Current Superintendent Matt D’Andrea is retiring at the end of this school and the search committee is...

Small boat catches fire in Buttermilk Bay

The boat when brought to shore. Photos source: Wareham Department of Natural Resources

At approximately 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 Onset Fire Rescue and Wareham Department of Natural Resources were dispatched to Buttermilk Bay for a boat fire. First responders reported that a small vessel 150 feet from the shore was fully engulfed in...

Lifelong resident joins Cultural Council

When he's not delivering packages around town for UPS, lifelong Warehamite Jordan Gomes now will be serving as a member on the Cultural Council. Appointed at the Tuesday, Sept. 23 Select Board meeting, Jordan said he was inspired by member Marcus...

Plymouth County District Attorney’s office confirms identification of Amy Nadolny, death remains under investigation

Amy Nadolny, 41, of Middleboro had been missing for two weeks until her body was identified near the train tracks behind Main Street Friday, Sept. 19, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office. Nadolny was found in a wooded area...