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Chatham town election is Thursday. Who is running for Select Board? Plus, two overrides.
CHATHAM — During Thursday's annual town election, voters will decide who will serve on the Select Board. Chairman Cory John Metters, board member Dean P. Nicastro and challenger Brian Michael Phillips are running for two seats on the Select Board. Each term will last for three years. It is the only contested race on the ballot. ...
Gabby, Two Wonderful People And Two Special Goats
HARWICH – “Animals ask for nothing and bring so much pleasure — all animals,” said Andrea Cakounes of Cape Farm Supply and Cranberry Company. “I love animals and think they do more than people realize.”. Had Gabby Buckman survived her battle with glioblastoma, she would...
'You can't get tired of it.' Hyannis artist shanties open for summer soon. What to know.
Editor's note: This story was changed May 14 to correct information supplied to the Cape Cod Times: parking is available at the South Street lot and the shanties will be open daily come summer. The Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanties are reopening for the summer season on May 17, inviting a new cohort of local artists to the colorful Hyannis Harbor shacks all summer long. ...
Herbalist Sarah Naciri talks seasonal eating and plant medicine
Join Community Herbalish Sarah Naciri for a hands-on medicine-making workshop on Saturday, May 18, 1 – 3 p.m., at the Truro Library. The focus on locally grown plants and mushrooms and the importance of eating with the seasons. Naciri provides information on how particular foods and herbs can support the body’s natural detoxification process during the spring months. Including topics of cleansing, gut health, seasonal allergies, and food as medicine. Along with medicine making demonstrations and tastings.
No tax increases at Wellfleet's annual town meeting. Here's why you should go anyway.
WELLFLEET — For the first time in a long time, voters will have a reprieve from tax increases due to Proposition 2 ½ overrides or debt exclusions. There are none on this year’s annual town warrant. “I think it’s wonderful,” said Gary Sorkin, chairman of the Community Preservation Committee, which has recommended 13 articles on the warrant. ...
'Something a little different.' Prom brings out the preen in Cape Cod shoppers
Every spring, high school students all over the country get ready for that big event of the senior, and sometimes junior, year — the prom. While off-Cape dress and tuxedo stores might attract some prom-goers, and others may shop online, business is still very good for a number of businesses on Cape Cod.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Monomoy softball wins 10th straight game with walk-off win
The Monomoy girls softball team won their 10th straight game with a 4-3 walk-off win over Cardinal Spellman on Monday. Kinsey Lister (2-for-4) hit the winning RBI in the bottom of the seventh inning for Monomoy. AJ Gates went 4-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored, while Kate Huse (one RBI, one run) and Willa Leighton (one RBI) each had two hits. In other high school action: ...
Single-family house in Harwich sells for $1.7 million
A spacious new house located at 127 Church Street in Harwich has new owners. The 2,946-square-foot property, built in 2022, was sold on April 25, 2024. The $1,725,000 purchase price works out to $586 per square foot. The layout of this two-story house consists of three bedrooms and four bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Situated on a spacious 0.7-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Chatham Rejects Funding For Major Projects; Leaves Transfer Station Upgrade, Bridge St. Work In Limbo
CHATHAM – Two major spending measures were rejected at Monday’s annual town meeting after failing to gain the two-third majority necessary to pass. Voters also narrowly approved money for affordable housing while raising questions about the transparency of the process of choosing a developer for two projects currently in the works. A proposal to restrict homes to year-round occupancy was postponed, and voters endorsed exploration of a regional public swimming pool.
Provincetown election results: Voters weighed in on Select Board race, money requests
Provincetown voters returned incumbent Leslie Sandberg to the Select Board in Tuesday's annual town election. Incumbent Ngina Lythcott and Terese Nelson were chosen for seats on the School Committee. According to unofficial election results, Sandberg garnered 736 votes and Jere Miller received 122 votes in the Select Board race. Two...
Watching my daughter step into the professional world
I became a junior lifeguard at Hathaway's Pond in the summer of 1993. It was my first job. I had already been training with the Cape Cod Swim Club for eight years, so I was a strong swimmer, and comfortable in the water. Leading up to applying for the position...
Visions for Sea Camps get thumbs up at Brewster town meeting
BREWSTER — Visions for the future of the former Sea Camps properties, months in the making, were accepted Saturday as voters gathered at the Stony Brook Elementary School for the annual town meeting. A total of 608 voters checked in for the meeting, where they dispensed with 24 articles over five hours, including passing a $26,523,727 level services town budget representing a 5.3% increase, approving the local and regional school budgets, giving initial approval to an elementary...
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: John Richard and Alex Finn leads D-Y baseball to walk-off win
John Richard scored the winning run with an RBI from Alex Finn in the bottom of the eighth inning for the walk-off win for the Dennis-Yarmouth baseball team's 2-1 victory over Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday. Jake Bohlin pitched 7.2 innings, scattered four hits, gave up one run, walked one, and struck out seven for D-Y.
Four-bedroom home sells for $1.8 million in Dennis
A 2,796-square-foot house built in 1960 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 7 Paul Street in Dennis was sold on April 25, 2024. The $1,750,000 purchase price works out to $626 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the home is equipped with an underground/basement two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. The property encompasses a generous 0.4-acre of land.
Provincetown Polls Open Til 7 Tonight
Provincetown holds its Town Election today in the Auditorium at Town Hall from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The election takes place every year on the second Tuesday of May when registered voters select nominated officials and vote on ballot questions. This year, voters will choose a Town Moderator, Select...
Cape Cod high school boys tennis rankings: One team on the list has a 10-match win streak.
There are 13 boys tennis teams on Cape Cod, and in Friday's latest MIAA power rankings, 12 of those teams would be in the postseason. One team on this list is on a 10-match win streak (Cape Cod Academy), while another is ranked in the top five in their division (Martha's Vineyard). Those two lead these rankings, but there all three other spots up for grabs, and some honorable mentions. ...
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