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Cape Cod Times
Sandwich boardwalk, film crew and Sagamore Bridge: Cape Cod Times top stories
Which Cape Cod Times news stories drew the most reader attention this past week? Plans to build a 400-foot boardwalk at the Sandwich Marina interested readers, as did 'You' author Caroline Kepnes filming her new series "The Attentionist" in her hometown of Centerville. A lot of people read the story about a Falmouth man facing prison time for what the Department of Justice is calling a $6 million Medicare scheme involving fraudulent knee brace orders. A story previewing Monday's town meeting in Bourne captured unusual interest, as the town is set to vote on whether it intends to give more land to the Sagamore Bridge project . The state has already taken several homes in a nearby neighborhood by eminent domain . Readers also zeroed in on the spotted lanternfly making its official debut on Cape Cod , with the state marking an infestation in Wellfleet - the first such designation for the peninsula since the invasive pests were first reported in the state in 2023. Looking for our high school sports coverage or something to do on Cape Cod? Head to https://www.capecodtimes.com/sports/ or https://www.capecodtimes.com/entertainment/ for the latest. Here are the top four clicked-on stories from our newsroom this past
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
CA firm blocked from buying nursing homes in Worcester, Fitchburg
(This story has been updated with additional information.) State officials have determined that a California company isn't suitable to buy nearly a dozen nursing homes in Massachusetts, including in Worcester and Fitchburg. The ruling by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health was shared with the Telegram & Gazette on Tuesday, Oct. 20, by Dignity Alliance Massachusetts, an advocate for quality services for the elderly. Dignity Alliance received the agency's decision on Oct. 20. The state agency said it had informed applicants affiliated with Sweetwater Care, a nursing home operator based in Carlsbad, California, that it found Sweetwater "unsuitable" to acquire 11 Next Step Healthcare nursing homes in Massachusetts, including The Hermitage Healthcare in Worcester and Fitchburg Healthcare. "We're very pleased with the ruling," said Paul Lanzikos, cofounder of Dignity Alliance Massachusetts and a former Massachusetts secretary of elder affairs. "We didn't think [Sweetwater Care] was a suitable company for operating nursing homes in Massachusetts." The public health department's email to the T&G on Oct. 21 explained the decision to deny Sweetwater's application "reflects our obligation to hold those seeking to own and operate long-term care facilities in the state to the highest standards of quality and care." The decision, the
Sampan
Tufts Medical Marks 230 Years in Boston
For Tufts Medical Center in Boston’s Chinatown, the work never stops, even during a celebration. This reporter saw this firsthand standing in the building’s Atrium Lobby as workers shuffled past and climbed the stairs leading the stage of the 230th anniversary celebration of this teaching hospital. The space was decked out with blue and silver balloon towers that were topped with a big star-shaped balloon -- number “230” printed in the middle.
westernmassnews.com
State seeks to revoke RegalCare licenses at facilities including in Greenfield and Holyoke
BOSTON (WGGB/WSHM) -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a notice of intended agency action to Eliyahu “Eli” Mirlis, saying it intends to revoke the long-term care facility licenses for several RegalCare facilities, including locations in Holyoke and Greenfield. The notice, sent Tuesday, indicated that Mirlis...
Yahoo!
In Massachusetts, a diesel surcharge equal to 'a teacher with benefits' is putting classroom budgets at risk
If current fuel costs persist, Peabody Public Schools warns that its diesel bill alone could climb by roughly $100,000 — reflecting broader budget pressure across school districts as energy prices rise, WBTS-CD reported. Sam Rippin, Peabody Public Schools' chief financial officer, described what that could mean for the district.
Cape Cod Times
Mashpee voters face choice on surcharges for preservation, water
Mashpee voters will consider lowering their funding of the town’s Community Preservation Act reserves during the fall town meeting to offset a proposed increase in funding to pay for the town's water infrastructure. The Community Preservation Act has generated more than $30 million for local projects since 2005 through a combination of property tax surcharges and state matching funds, according to Mary Waygan, vice-chair of the town Community Preservation Committee. Article 2 of the town meeting warrant asks residents to approve an amendment to the town's Community Preservation Act by decreasing the surcharge imposed on real property from 2% to 1%, as determined annually by the Board of Assessors. Town meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Mashpee Middle High School at 500 Old Barnstable Road. Article 1 would increase the surcharge for the Municipal Water Infrastructure Investment Fund, while Article 2 would reduce the separate Community Preservation Act surcharge from 2% to 1%. According to the warrant, if both measures pass, the overall surcharge rate would remain unchanged. Waygan said, though, that Community Preservation Act funds benefit affordable housing and historic preservation projects, open space protection and recreational improvements across Mashpee. "People had to fight
Dorchester Reporter
Rep. Worrell wants legislation to look into pharmacy deserts
A small group of protestors who object to a spate of Walgreens store closures in Boston’s neighborhoods rallied outside one of the few surviving chain locations in Mattapan in Sept. 2025. Seth Daniel photo. Pharmacist Mike Wilson has managed to keep the lights on at Dorchester Ave’s Crawford Drug...