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Monday, October 5, 2026

Wareham launches new Silver Alert Program to help first responders locate missing seniors.

From Wareham News

• 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

Today in Wareham

• 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
• Cyclists ride through Wareham for Buzzards Bay Coalition. The Wareham Week reported cyclists rode through town to raise support for the Buzzards Bay Coalition's water quality and conservation work.Wareham Week
• Library hosts fundraiser night at El Mariachi tonight. The Wareham Free Library holds a fundraiser night at El Mariachi Restaurant Monday, October 5, starting at 5 p.m., benefiting library programs.Wareham Free Library

Coming up

• Tue, Oct 6: Select Board convenes Tuesday for regular session. Wareham's Select Board holds its regular meeting Tuesday, October 6, with a posted agenda available through the town's online meeting portal.Town of Wareham
• 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
• Thu, Oct 8, 6:00 p.m.: Sip and Support benefit set for Thursday. Stone Path Malt hosts Sip & Support for the Gleason YMCA Thursday, October 8, at 6 p.m. at its Wareham taproom.Town of Wareham
• Sat, Oct 10, 12:00 p.m.: Police golf tourney benefits kids with cancer. The Wareham Police Association holds its Cops for Kids with Cancer golf tournament Saturday, October 10, at Southers Marsh Golf Club in Plymouth.Town of Wareham
• Sun, Oct 11, 10:00 a.m.: Harvest Moon Festival fills Onset bandshell Sunday. The Harvest Moon Festival runs Sunday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell in Onset.Town of Wareham
• Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 p.m.: Pumpkin Patch returns to Warrens Harborview grounds. A Pumpkin Patch opens Sunday, October 11, at 1 p.m. at Warrens Harborview Grounds on Main Street.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

Recent editions

• Saturday, October 3, 2026 — Conservation panel revisits a Harbor View Lane permit after a required notice lapse
• Thursday, October 1, 2026 — Wareham officials weigh selling vacant Decas School to ease town budget strain
• Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Sip and Stroll Harvest Fest brings food and drink vendors to downtown Wareham this Saturday
• Monday, September 28, 2026 — Wareham health officials report a mosquito sample tested positive for West Nile virus
• Thursday, September 24, 2026 — Onset water commissioners, finance, community events and planning boards post Monday meeting agendas
• Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — Wareham's Alert Center flags a coastal storm watch running from Friday through Monday
• Monday, September 21, 2026 — Wareham's September property transfer records show sales from $160 to $715, with half still missing price data.