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Town launches Silver Alert program for seniors

Wareham launches new Silver Alert Program to help first responders locate missing seniors. From our own coverage: Nine Wareham property sales recorded in early September. Also in today's brief (11 items): Wareham launches Silver Alert program for missing seniors; Cyclists ride through W…

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Sports

Wareham sports roundup, Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Wareham Middle School was named a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, and the Wareham High School Unified basketball team opened its season against Westport this past week, a loss marked by what organizers called great sportsmanship from the opponent. Separately, Wareham Little Le…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 28, 2026 through October 4, 2026

Wareham's weekly obituary notices column lists three residents whose deaths were reported this week: Baptiste, Peter Jr.; Thompson, Dennis Francis; and Feingold, Elaine. Peter "Pete" Baptiste Jr., 58, died September 27; Dennis Francis Thompson, 79, died September 29; and Elaine Feingold…

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Conservation panel revisits Harbor View permit

Conservation panel revisits a Harbor View Lane permit after a required notice lapse. From our own coverage: Planning Board weighs parking rules, solar settlement terms; Select Board takes up license fee increases, fall warrant. Also in today's brief (13 items): Schools observe Orange Sh…

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Officials weigh selling vacant Decas School

Wareham officials weigh selling vacant Decas School to ease town budget strain. From our own coverage: Wareham tables Protect Act, ICE resolution; Finance panel reviews housing, land deals, delays votes. Also in today's brief (13 items): 2026 Fall Town Meeting warrant posted for review;…

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Sip and Stroll Harvest Fest returns Saturday

Sip and Stroll Harvest Fest brings food and drink vendors to downtown Wareham this Saturday. Also in today's brief (5 items): Regional refuse disposal committee meets Wednesday; Library hosts wildlife talk with naturalist Brad Timm; Friends of library hold fabric and yarn sale; Sip and …

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Government · Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews articles for Fall 2026 Town Meeting

Finance Committee prepared for Fall 2026 Town Meeting vote on nine articles without taking formal positions September 28. The Police Radio Infrastructure Program emerged as the largest capital request, requiring $1.5 million from the Capital Stabilization Fund plus approximately $300,000 for

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