Opinion

Opinion: Kudos to green businesses

To the Editor: As the Wareham Planning Board and other departments try to move us forward to benefit local businesses and a greener economy, I encourage them to give Brett Meredith the green light on his dual-purpose cranberry bog-solar project. It...

OPINION: Vote yes on ‘Hospitality District’

To the Editor: The resurgence of COVID-19 has created new economic and financial uncertainty for cities and towns. Communities that succeed in an increasingly competitive contest for revenue-producing development will be those that prepare now for...
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Opinion: Thank you to Southcoast and YMCA

To the Editor: Covid-19 Vaccine distribution at the YMCA on Saturday deserves high praise, as it was the most organized, pleasant, and fast experience EVER!! Kudos to all the healthcare workers who made this event happen. Thank you all, Louise...

Opinion: Comment from SPEDWatch founder

To the editor: The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently issued a finding of noncompliance against the Wareham Public Schools in a complaint filed by SPEDWatch, Inc. SPEDWatch is a Massachusetts nonprofit...

Opinion: Majestic parcel offers residents something more valuable than horse racing

To the Editor: I grew up on Hunter Avenue, a mile from where they’re proposing to put a casino and racetrack off of Glen Charlie Road. I’m opposed to the project because I think it will ruin the otherwise pristine, quiet, and safe little corner of...

Opinion: In good faith

To the Editor: The greatest love is shown when a person lays down his life for his friends. So many showed their love after the fire we endured. In the village that I was raised in — Oakdale — the young people came out and showed their talent and...

Opinion: Invest in eco-friendly energy

To the Editor: Did you know that right here in Wareham we have a powerful tool for taking a bite out of carbon emissions and reducing the impact on global warming? Even better, we are not alone. There are 24 other towns around us that have been...

Opinion: Thank you to those who donated to support the homeless

To the Editor: I have so many people to thank for my "Tents and Toiletries for Turning Point" project coming together. Here is a list of people who have generously donated toiletries or tents to Turning Point: Wareham & Plymouth Target stores...

Thanks from Ashley Faye Family Funday

To the editor: Due to covid-19, we had to cancel our 5th annual Ashley Faye Family Funday in August. The Ashley Faye Family Fun Day Committee wanted to continue to help out community, so we had a virtual raffle. With the funds made we can continue...

Opinion: Notos Group is committed to Wareham

To the Editor: The Notos Group remains committed to Wareham, the economic development opportunity here and the proposed rezoning that would unlock this potential. We are grateful for the feedback we received during recent meetings with the Board of...

Thanks from Veterans Day Committee

To the Editor: On November 11 th , Wareham celebrated Veterans Day. It was a day to acknowledge and recognize the veterans living and working in our community. Under the direction of the Wareham Veterans Council, an organizing committee was...

Opinion: Congratulations to the Grand Marshal

To the Editor: I was so pleased to hear that Julio Roderick of Wareham was just named Grand Marshal of the virtual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2020. I had nominated him a couple of months ago because I believe that he absolutely deserves it...

Opinion: Thank you to essential workers

To the Editor: It is all too often we as a community don’t take time to reflect and say THANK YOU to all our public safety personnel and, shall we not forget during these very different and trying times, our essential workers, including the MEDIA...