Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

Three Wareham obituaries were published during the week of June 29–July 5, 2026: Comick, Joseph M. (77), of Wareham, whose services were handled by Chapman Family Funeral Homes; Mathis, Richard M. (79), of Wareham, noted by Wareham Patch on June 30; and Tevlin, Trent, of Wareham, with a…

Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

Three Wareham obituaries were published during the week of June 29–July 5, 2026: Comick, Joseph M. (77), of Wareham, whose services were handled by Chapman Family Funeral Homes; Mathis, Richard M. (79), of Wareham, noted by Wareham Patch on June 30; and Tevlin, Trent, of Wareham, with a…

Wareham Town Hall and Library shut for Independence Day holiday Friday

Wareham Town Hall and the Free Library are closed Friday for Independence Day, kicking off a holiday weekend packed with community events. The Onset Bay Association's Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Kids Parade returns Saturday, July 4, and the Wareham Free Library's summer programming…

Wareham Town Offices Close Thursday for Independence Day Holiday

Wareham heads into the Independence Day holiday with all town offices and the Free Library closing Thursday, July 3, while a string of free library events fills the gap. The town is also running a Cooling Center on July 2 and 3 from noon to 3 p.m. for residents seeking relief from the h…

This Week in Wareham: Jun 22 - Jun 28

5 stories from Wareham News this week.

Obituary notices, week of Monday, June 22, 2026 through Sunday, June 28, 2026

One Wareham obituary appears this week: Rice, Francis E. (age 72), who died June 26, 2026, and is survived by his wife, Gail Rice (Grassey), of Wareham, along with daughters, siblings, and grandchildren. Arrangements are through Chapman Family Funeral Homes.

Friends Book Sale Closes as Library Launches Packed Summer Event Schedule

Wareham's summer community calendar fills in as the Friends of the Wareham Free Library close their June Book Sale today, June 27, and the town heads into a shortened holiday week with all offices shut July 2 and July 3. The library follows the sale with the outdoor Concerts on the Lawn…

Wareham Library Foundation Comedy Fundraiser Opens Weekend of Community Events

Wareham's weekend is stacked with community programming, anchored by a Library Foundation Comedy Fundraiser tonight and the Sip & Stroll Harbor Fest tomorrow. The Wareham Free Library and its Friends organization are driving much of the activity, with the June Book Sale running through …

Onset Fireworks Committee Opens Public Survey for 2027 150th Anniversary

Onset Fireworks Committee seeks resident input on 2027 anniversary celebration plans. The Onset Fireworks Committee launched a public survey Wednesday asking community members whether a fireworks display should anchor Onset's 150th Anniversary in 2027, with results set to guide planning…

Wareham Launches Free On-Demand Rides Through Circuit Partnership

Wareham is offering free on-demand rides this summer through a new partnership with Circuit transit, giving residents a no-cost way to get around town. The town posted the program announcement June 22, with details at the official News Flash page. No commercial outlets covered Wareham n…