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Last 14 days

• Nine Wareham property sales recorded in early September. A new roundup of registry of deeds filings tracks nine Wareham property sales recorded in early September, from modest condo turnovers to larger single-family purchases.Wareham News
• Wareham launches Silver Alert program for missing seniors. The town launched a Silver Alert Program, a collaborative effort meant to help locate missing seniors, as a new townwide safety initiative.Town of Wareham
• Wareham ZBA closes hearing, delays 40B vote. Wareham's Zoning Board closed its hearing on a 4 West Street 40B project after engineers resolved septic and drainage concerns, but held off a decision after being advised to issue a full written ruling, with the chair noting he'd vote differently under today's rules.Wareham News
• Sewer board OKs $160,000 Kennedy pump station study. Wareham's sewer board hired an engineering firm to study flood risk at the Kennedy Lane pump station, which protects roughly 85 percent of the town's tributary sewer flow, after a commissioner pressed for clarity on which budget line would cover the cost.Wareham News
• Wareham panel advances plan to sell Decas School. Wareham's Finance Committee heard the town administrator call the vacant Decas School a budget drain and ask for authority to find a buyer or long-term lease, with members pressing for assurance there's no gap before replacement youth ball fields open.Wareham News
• Planning Board closes hearing, sets Oct. 19 solar vote. Wareham's Planning Board closed its long-running, court-remanded hearing on a Fearing Hill Road solar array over a developer's objection that members should vote immediately, setting an October 19 decision date, and swore in new member Jessica Parr.Wareham News
• 2026 Fall Town Meeting warrant posted for review. Wareham posted the warrant for its 2026 Fall Town Meeting, listing the articles voters will take up this fall, including items the Finance Committee reviewed this month.Town of Wareham
• Town releases 2026 annual town report. Wareham published its 2026 annual town report, compiling department updates and town data for residents to review.Town of Wareham
• Seven Wareham property deeds recorded in late summer. Wareham News reviewed a stretch of late summer property transfers across town, including one sale that outpaced the rest by a wide margin.Wareham News
• Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus. A mosquito sample collected in Wareham has tested positive for West Nile virus, the town announced, and officials are urging residents to reduce standing water and use repellent through the fall mosquito season.Town of Wareham
• Wareham launches Silver Alert program for seniors. Wareham launched a new Silver Alert Program, a collaborative effort among town agencies designed to help locate missing seniors quickly.Town of Wareham
• Road work planned across Wareham throughout October. Wareham will conduct road work on multiple streets throughout October, with the town cautioning that specific dates could shift due to weather or construction delays.Town of Wareham
• ADA improvements planned for Gregerman Bandshell. The town announced ADA accessibility improvements are planned for the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell, aimed at making the popular performance venue easier for residents to access.Town of Wareham
• Special permit hearing sought by Alexander Estes. This week's legal advertisements include notice of a special permit hearing requested by Alexander Estes before Wareham officials, according to the Wareham Week Today legal notices section.Wareham Week Today
• Town posts information on 2026 state election. The Town of Wareham posted guidance on the 2026 Massachusetts state election, pointing residents to registration and voting details ahead of the fall ballot.Town of Wareham

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 7: Board of Health meets Wednesday on revised agenda. Wareham's Board of Health meets Wednesday, October 7, under a revised agenda posted ahead of the session.Town of Wareham
• Mon, Oct 12: Town offices closed Monday for Columbus Day. All Wareham town offices will be closed Monday, October 12, for the Columbus Day holiday.Town of Wareham

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