Historical Commission seeks hospital, business to reuse Mary Lane
WARE — The Ware Historical Commission continued to work on saving the buildings at the former Mary Lane Hospital at its meeting on Feb. 26.
Locals to take the ‘plunge’ for Special Olympics Massachusetts
WARE — Splish! Splash! Brr! March is generally a little early to swim in Massachusetts, but on Saturday, March 16, people will run, jump and dive into Beaver Lake in Ware. Rather than simply being cold-water enthusiasts, they are participating in the Ware Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics.
Ware needs a hospital, residents say, as reuse of site considered
WARE — Baystate Mary Lane Hospital served the residents of Ware and the surrounding communities for 100 years before beginning a slow reduction of departments and services until its full closure in 2023.
Data shows Ware’s student learning growth isn’t progressing fast enough
WARE — In a Jan. 31 presentation to the School Committee, Superintendent Michael Lovato highlighted the data comparison of Ware Public Schools’ fall and winter test performances in the adaptive i-Ready diagnostic test.
Quaboag Valley CDC hosts Business Planning Workshop
WARE — By popular demand, the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation is once again hosting its five-session workshop to guide business owners through planning, marketing and financing their companies.
Ware Historical Commission delays Mary Lane demolition
WARE — The Historical Commission enacted the town’s Demolition Delay Bylaw for Mary Lane Hospital and the Lewis Gilbert House during its Jan. 17 meeting, the commission announced.