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Chloe Shelford Feb 16, 2021 The Board of Selectmen approved two avenues for people to save money on town trash disposal: A senior discount and an opt-out form for those with other means of disposing of trash. Discounts for seasonal residents were discussed but not finalized at the Feb. 16 meeting. Senior discount Low-income seniors can reduce their curbside fee from $365 to $245 or a transfer station sticker from $125 to $62.50.  To qualify, applicants must show proof of fixed income that doesn’t exceed $33,320 for an individual or $38,080 for a couple. Proof could be a copy of a...

Wareham Selectmen talk trash and cash Wicked Local WAREHAM – Selectmen are considering trash discounts for seniors, seasonal homeowners and abatements for people who have another means of disposing their trash. But Selectman Patrick Tropeano noted the board had a lot of work to do to determine what can actually be done. Town Administrator Derek Sullivan said during Tuesday's meeting they had initially hoped to steer clear of discounts in the trash program’s first year to make sure that revenue would be adequate to keep it running without needing more money. But $125,000 was saved at the o...

This bioretention bed features plants similar to those proposed for Besse Park. Photo courtesy: Horsley Witten Group The selectmen spoke favorably on Feb. 9 about proposed upgrades to Besse Park that would reduce pollution from stormwater runoff that is channeled into the Agawam River. Besse Park, the strip of land at the end of Main Street that features picnic tables and a fishing pier, is also home to two storm drains that discharge directly into the river. Those drains significantly pollute the river, making the site a good candidate for upgrades. The park was identified by the Buzzards Ba...

Madison Czopek Feb 3, 2021 Facing an onslaught of calls, backlash online and several members of the public who voiced frustrations at the Feb. 2 Board of Selectmen’s Meeting, the town will reevaluate its new trash plan to see if the cost can be reduced for some individuals. In the coming days, Town Administrator Derek Sullivan will look at ways the trash plan can be reconfigured to allow some groups — namely seniors, seasonal residents or those with other means of trash disposal — to receive discounts or special arrangements.  Sullivan explained that during negotiations with ...

Wareham to lower the flag in honor of Dennis Damata, David Wahlstrom Wicked Local WAREHAM – Wareham Selectmen voted unanimously to lower town flags for three days – the maximum allowed – to honor former police officer and selectman Dennis Damata and firefighter David Wahlstrom who both passed away last week. Selectman Patrick Tropeano made the motion, which was quickly seconded and passed. Selectman Alan Slavin said their deaths were a tremendous loss for the town. “They were two really good people,” adding that they had died too young. Selectmen Chairman Peter Teitelbaum said they ...