Wareham COVID numbers down, but vaccine scarce
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WAREHAM – COVID numbers are down in town, but vaccinations are still hard to come by, according to Board of Health officials.
Public Health Director Robert M. Ethier said the most recent week’s tally was 63 confirmed cases during Wednesday’s Board of Health meeting.
“We were way over 100 in confirmed and probable cases in each of the last few weeks,” he said.
“It seems like we’re moving in the right direction,” he said, adding that the higher numbers were probably a result of the post-holidays spike.
He said they are working to provide vaccinations, and a site near the middle school was being considered for a drive-through clinic. Volunteers should also be available, including school nurses who have already been vaccinated.
Wareham to lower the flag in honor of Dennis Damata, David Wahlstrom
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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 were both well respected in their respective professions. “It’s a big loss.”
WAREHAM The Wareham Fire Dept. announced the line of duty death of retired Wareham Firefighter David Wahlstrom from occupational cancer with deep regret today.
It’s noted on the WFD Facebook page, “David battled courageously against occupational cancer over the last few years. Please keep David, his family and our department in your prayers.”
Friends flocked to participate in a birthday procession to honor Wahlstrom and show their affection last April when he turned 57.
Police cruisers, fire trucks, pickup trucks and cars lined up in a long procession pouring onto Charlotte Furnace Road to drive by his home to wish him a happy birthday during a driving rainstorm.