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‘Great progress' being made on Cape Cod bridge replacement project
Summer has arrived on Cape Cod, making this a busy time for both the Bourne and Sagamore bridges. The state’s expecting approval of a billion dollar federal grant in the next few weeks to start replacing the iconic structures. ”The bridges are nostalgic for a lot of people. I...
'Months or years.' Stay in Barnstable awaiting trial is rough ride, former inmate says
For individuals incarcerated in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility, navigating the criminal justice system while awaiting trial or sentencing can be arduous and confusing. “It’s way less amenities, barebones, totally different than being locked up in state or federal prison,” said Jeremy Wobecky, 49, a Falmouth resident and former inmate...
Potentially toxic bacterial blooms found in ponds in Mashpee
Potentially toxic bacterial blooms were detected in two ponds in Mashpee this week. The cyanobacteria blooms, which can be toxic to both animals and humans, were identified and town advisories were posted at Mashpee-Wakeby Ponds, the Association to Preserve Cape Cod, a nonprofit focused on natural resource restoration on the Cape, said in a statement Friday.
Letters: Global Wind Day, hurricane season calls for proactive plan for Cape erosion
Cape towns should pay more attention to erosion The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration predicted 17 to 25 named storms, with eight to 13 hurricanes this season which has already begun. My concern is not what has been written here but what hasn’t or barely touched on. Many towns on the Cape have been...
Sandwich to receive federal aid to combat beach erosion
Coastal erosion is becoming a very serious matter in Massachusetts because of the changing climate. But in one town on the Cape, they’ve been struggling with sand loss for years because of a man-made issue. The beaches in Sandwich have taken a beating from erosion over the decades because...
Chatham To Celebrate History Weekend June 14-16
CHATHAM – The annual History Weekend will take place June 14 to 16. It’s an opportunity to not only learn more about the history of Chatham, but to also get a glimpse at museums, historic buildings and other aspects of the town’s heritage. Sponsored by Historic Chatham,...
Pennrose Recommended To Develop Chatham Affordable Housing Projects
CHATHAM – An advisory committee appointed to review proposals for affordable housing developments on two town-owned parcels is recommending that Pennrose LLC be selected as the developer of both projects. Boston-based Pennrose is currently developing housing at the former Cape Cod 5 operations building and is under consideration to...
Remaining Sandwich Boardwalk Planks Going Up For Sale
Folks who owned planks from the old Sandwich Boardwalk and haven't retrieved them yet have until close of business today to pick them up. That's last call for previous owners as come Saturday, all unclaimed planks will be up for sale. Town officials are asking for a 25-dollar donation per...
MassDOT Sets Public Heating For Safe Route To School Project
HARWICH – It has been five years in the works, but the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be in town on Wednesday, June 12 to hold a public hearing on the proposed Safe Routes To School Project designs for upgrades and improvements to sidewalks and shared-use paths around Harwich Elementary School leading into Harwich Center.
Orleans Elementary School Participates In Nationwide Running Program
ORLEANS – Last Thursday at Orleans Elementary School, a group of girls between 8 and 10 years old sat in a circle with criss-crossed legs and deliberated which roles each of them would take on when painting their “kindness rocks.”. “Pencil passers,” “paper passers,” and “rock washers” were...
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