http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest community stories from Wareham. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:35:30 EDT Wed, 22 May 2013 06:35:30 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Wareham Week http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/rules-for-senior-tax-work-off-program-tweaked-this-year/1004278?source=rss The guidelines for participating in the senior citizen tax work-off program have changed a bit from last year, and will now mandate that participants show proof of income eligibility, year-round residency and property ownership in Wareham. Acceptable documents to show proof of income include social security documents, 1040 tax forms, or a pay stub from a pension. The income guidelines for individuals are $30,000 ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/rules-for-senior-tax-work-off-program-tweaked-this-year/1004278 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:41:10 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/late-fees-for-dog-licenses-due-to-increase/1004168?source=rss Late fees for those who have failed to renew their dog licenses will increase by $10 on June 1. The fee will be $33 for an unaltered dog, and $30 for a dog that has been neutered or spayed. Payments may be made at the Wareham Town Clerk's office located at 54 Marion Road. http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/late-fees-for-dog-licenses-due-to-increase/1004168 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:51:54 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/register-for-special-state-election-by-june-5/1004152?source=rss The last day to register to vote in the special state election is Wednesday, June 5, at the Wareham Town Clerk's office located at 54 Marion Road. The clerk's office will remain open until 8 p.m. that day. Democratic state representative Edward Markey will face off against Republican state representative Gabriel Gomez in the special state election Tuesday, June 25, to fill the senate seat vacated by John Kerry ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/register-for-special-state-election-by-june-5/1004152 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:13 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/register-for-special-town-meeting-by-may-29/1004129?source=rss The last day to register to participate in the special town meeting is Wednesday, May 29, at the Town Clerk's office located at the Wareham Town Hall at 54 Marion Road. The clerk's office will stay open until 8 p.m. to allow voters more time to register. The special election will be held Tuesday, June 18, the same night that the annual town meeting will reconvene. Registration for the annual meeting closed March ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/register-for-special-town-meeting-by-may-29/1004129 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:29:10 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/rental-regulations-on-tap-at-upcoming-board-of-health-meeting/1003688?source=rss The public will get an opportunity to comment on proposed new regulations for rental properties when the Board of Health holds a hearing on Wednesday, June 5, at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall cafeteria. In April, Town Meeting approved a measure establishing a fund to hold fees and fines resulting from establishment of such regulations, but the regulations themselves have not yet been finalized. As proposed by the ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/rental-regulations-on-tap-at-upcoming-board-of-health-meeting/1003688 Fri, 17 May 2013 19:43:25 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/school-committee-to-interview-superintendent-finalists-wednesday/1003356?source=rss The Wareham School Committee will interview the three finalists for superintendent on Wednesday, May 22, at 6 p.m. in the Wareham Middle School auditorium. The candidates are: Dr. Elise Frangos, assistant superintendent curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the Old Rochester Regional School District; Dr. Anthony Pope, an educational consultant and former superintendent of Marlborough Public Schools; ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/school-committee-to-interview-superintendent-finalists-wednesday/1003356 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:59:43 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/turning-point-yard-sale-coming-up/1003343?source=rss Turning Point Resource Center will hold its annual yard sale on Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at 51 Robinwood Drive, located off of Onset Avenue. Turning Point is a nonprofit, non-sectarian, volunteer, community-based organization which aims to empower the homeless by providing confidential, supportive, and educational services. http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/turning-point-yard-sale-coming-up/1003343 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:42:25 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/raise-money-to-fight-cancer-at-dotties-angels-golf-tourney/1003227?source=rss Fight cancer and have fun at Dottie's Angels Relay for Life Golf Tournament at Southers Marsh Golf Club in West Plymouth Sunday, June 9. Registration is at 12 p.m., and golfers will tee off at 1 p.m. After the golfers have made their way round the course, there will be a barbeque and mixed grill buffet at 6 p.m. Golfers who register as singles will be grouped into a foursome. The tournament is a shotgun start/Flor... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/raise-money-to-fight-cancer-at-dotties-angels-golf-tourney/1003227 Fri, 17 May 2013 07:09:52 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/preview-saturdays-wctv-live-auction-online-now/1002017?source=rss Wareham Community Television and its nonprofit partners — the Wareham Hurricane Sandy Coalition and the Christopher Donovan School — will host the station's annual WCTV LIVE Auction & Entertainment event on Saturday, May 18, from 2 p.m. to midnight at the Bay Pointe Club Pavilion in Onset. Preview the more than 175 auction items that will be up for bid and check out the entertainment schedule at www.warehamtv.org.... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/preview-saturdays-wctv-live-auction-online-now/1002017 Tue, 14 May 2013 13:32:08 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/gleason-ymca-5k-road-race-this-weekend/999123?source=rss The Gleason Family YMCA will hold its eleventh annual 5K Road Race Run/Walk on Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. The event starts and ends at the Onset Pier. The entry fee is $22 for adults and $17 for children age 12 and above. Participants can register until 8:30 a.m. on the race day. While the YMCA 5K has grown increasingly popular for individuals and athletes who use the event to qualify for other races in the ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/gleason-ymca-5k-road-race-this-weekend/999123 Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/friday-community-and-economic-development-authority-chamber-of-commerce-host-regional-touris/1001492?source=rss Wareham's Community and Economic Development Authority, the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce, and Eastern Bank will host the Business to Business Expo: A Focus on Regional Tourism, this Friday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bay Pointe Club in Onset. An array of vendors will be on-hand to chat with expo-goers beginning at 11 a.m. Lunch and a panel discussion will follow at noon, featuring state ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/friday-community-and-economic-development-authority-chamber-of-commerce-host-regional-touris/1001492 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:40:48 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/piano-and-organ-concert-coming-to-wareham/1001304?source=rss Renowned pianist Michael Tsalka will grace the Church of the Good Sheppard, located at 74 High Street, with the sweet sounds of Bach, Mozart, Couperin, and more on Sunday, May 26, at 3 p.m. Concert goers will be treated to light refreshments after the show, and will have a chance to mingle with one another. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children. For more information, call 508-295-2840. http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/piano-and-organ-concert-coming-to-wareham/1001304 Mon, 13 May 2013 11:34:10 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/students-to-share-stories-from-cape-verde-with-community/999989?source=rss The Wareham Public Schools' Global Education Team visited the Cape Verde Islands over April vacation, and on May 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the team will give a presentation to the community about their experiences. The students will show pictures from their trip abroad and take questions from the audience. The event is free and open to the public, and takes place in the Wareham Middle School auditorium. For ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/students-to-share-stories-from-cape-verde-with-community/999989 Thu, 09 May 2013 13:29:54 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/learn-about-the-history-of-the-lower-narrows-district/999399?source=rss Local historian Linda Ames and the Wareham Historical Society will host a presentation about the long and storied history of downtown Wareham's Lower Narrows District on Monday, May 20, at 7 p.m. The presentation will take place at the Old Methodist Meeting House, located at 495 Main Street. "Wharfside: Two Centuries of History" will focus on businesses that have operated in the district, such as Franconia Iron ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/learn-about-the-history-of-the-lower-narrows-district/999399 Wed, 08 May 2013 13:06:52 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/camp-nep-in-nae-coming-to-ymca/999393?source=rss The YMCA will be sponsoring Camp Nep-In-Nae, a day camp for children and teens in the Wareham area. The camp offers kids a chance to explore the outdoors, make friends, and create memories. "Attending Camp Nep-In-Nae is a wonderful opportunity for kids to keep their minds and bodies active," said Gleason Family YMCA Camp Director Donna Maynard. "When at camp, kids get to learn about nature, take on responsibilitie... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/camp-nep-in-nae-coming-to-ymca/999393 Wed, 08 May 2013 12:47:56 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/garden-club-plant-and-bake-sale-coming-up/999372?source=rss The Wareham Garden Club will hold its annual plant and bake sale Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Old Methodist Meeting House located at 495 Main Street in Wareham. The theme this year is "shabby chic". Up for sale will be vintage items, bird houses, vegetable plants , herbs, and much more. There will also be plenty of delicious home cooked baked goods for sale. This annual fundraiser helps fund ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/garden-club-plant-and-bake-sale-coming-up/999372 Wed, 08 May 2013 12:31:57 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/support-students-at-minot-art-show-auction/999242?source=rss The Minot Forest Elementary School will present its annual Art Show/Auction Wednesday, May 22, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Minot Forest Art Department. The Student Artwork Exhibit begins at 5 p.m. Attendees may make silent bids for works of art. The live auction will kick off at 5:30 p.m., during which pieces by local artists will be auctioned off. The public is welcome to ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/support-students-at-minot-art-show-auction/999242 Wed, 08 May 2013 09:10:45 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/foundation-for-wareham-education-hosts-a-taste-of-wareham/999067?source=rss The Foundation for Wareham Education is hosting its semi-annual fundraiser, "A Taste of Wareham," on Friday, May 17, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tihonet Village, off of Tihonet Road in Wareham. The event will feature tastings from local restaurants such as Lindsey's, Pipers, The Firehouse Cafe, Ella's Wood Burning Oven Restaurant, Bailey's, and Narrows Crossing. Reservations are not required, but are recommended, ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/foundation-for-wareham-education-hosts-a-taste-of-wareham/999067 Tue, 07 May 2013 16:18:41 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/boating-safety-course-coming-up/998863?source=rss The Harbor Master Department and the Massachusetts Environmental Police will hold a boating safety course June 1 and 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wareham Multi-Service Center, located at 48 Marion Road. The course will teach the basics of boating safety free of charge. Students ages 12-15 who successfully complete the course will be given a Safety Certificate allowing them to operate a motorboat without adult ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/boating-safety-course-coming-up/998863 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:48:29 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/foreclosure-prevention-event-coming-to-wareham-free-library/998127?source=rss A foreclosure prevention seminar for residents in danger of losing their homes will take place at the Wareham Free Library on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by NeighborWorks Southern Mass. and the Wareham Community and Economic Development Authority (CEDA). Homeowners will have the opportunity to meet with counselors from NeighborWorks who will assist them is developing a plan ... http://wareham-ma.villagesoup.com/p/foreclosure-prevention-event-coming-to-wareham-free-library/998127 Mon, 06 May 2013 10:49:00 EDT warehamnews@villagesoup.com (Staff) Community