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Tobey Hospital reaches contract agreement with support staff

After months of negotiation, Southcoast Health and Tobey Hospital employees reached a wage increase agreement Jan. 17. Members of 1199 Service Employees International Union, who are primarily hospital support staff, picketed earlier this month,...

Bird flu outbreak risk to dogs, potentially fatal for cats

Wareham’s animal control officer said residents should take precautions against bird flu after the virus killed 60 birds in Plymouth last week. Animal Control Officer Devin Cloutier said that while the current strain of bird flu has caused yearly...

Planning Board to hold public hearing on accessory dwelling units

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 24 to present the revised version of the accessory dwelling units bylaw proposed at the Jan. 13 Special Town Meeting. An accessory dwelling unit is a second, smaller residence that can be...

Get to know Wareham’s new State Senator Kelly Dooner

Newly elected State Senator Kelley Dooner began her first term this month, representing Wareham and the rest of the 3rd Bristol and Plymouth District. Dooner, a Republican, took over from longtime Democrat Marc Pacheco, who served the district for...

Warming the South Coast one stitch at a time

Every Tuesday morning, a group of women gather at the Trinity Christian Church to knit, crochet and share coffee all in the name of a good cause. Mission Stitchin' donates their knitted and crocheted creations throughout the South Coast to...

Fire officials face employee criticism

At the Wareham Fire District's meeting on Jan. 23, elected officials faced criticism for their handling of a complaint by an employee. The employee, who only identified herself as Mikayla, addressed the Prudential Committee — the board that oversees...

Cookies for camping: Girl Scouts set up shop on Main Street

Selling several sweet snacks while bundled up in sweaters and scarves, girl scouts were out in the cold aiming to hit their cookie quota. On Saturday, Jan. 25 outside of the Riverside Cafe on Main Street, members of girl scout troop 64,968 set up...

New documents reveal little about Wareham Fire District controversy

This week an attorney for the Wareham Fire District released heavily redacted documents related to employee complaints accusing Fire Chief John Kelley of harassment and creating a hostile work environment. The documents, obtained by Wareham Week...

Public meeting to be held on Great Neck wetlands restoration

A public meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28 to discuss plans to restore coastal wetlands at the Jack’s Marsh site in the Great Neck Conservation area. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Wareham Free Library community room at 59 Marion...

Uncertain future for Christmas parade, Halloween events

The Wareham Village Association has enough funds to hold its three annual events — Trick or Treat down Main Street, the scarecrow competition and the Christmas Parade — one last time in 2025, after which it will be out of money, Director Tracy...

Town program offers work-based tax break for seniors

Wareham senior residents who are accepted to a town program may receive up to $1,000 off their property tax bill in exchange for work. The Select Board made their annual approval of the annual Senior Tax Work-Off Program on Jan. 21. The program...

Historical award

On Jan. 18 the Wareham Historical Society awarded a $1,000 college scholarship to a UMass Amherst student. Kiley Sullivan is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree and plans to go into teaching. “Kiley expressed her sincere gratitude to The Wareham...

Sword swinging and lessons learned at stage combat class

As pool noodles bashed up against each other and friends became foes, professional Hollywood stunt actors put on a space sword swinging soiree. The soiree was a class on stage combat using swords at the Wareham Free Library Saturday, Jan. 18. The...

Wareham residents receive promotion from Barnstable County Sheriff's Office

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office promoted several correctional officers, four of which are Wareham residents. In a ceremony held at Mashpee Middle-High School Jan. 10, Terry Mumper was promoted to Lieutenant. Pat Matthews, Kyle Stecchi and...

Cranberry bogs get a winter makeover

While cranberry bogs currently lack their classic red color and have a layer of ice on top, A.D. Makepeace is still busy working to ensure their bogs are ready for the growing season. In a process called ice sanding, motorized carts carry large...

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